The Basics: How to Make a Cheese Frittata

Eggs for dinner are fun.

The Basics: How to Make Lasagne

The tried-and-true recipe you’ll hang onto forever.

Basic Tortilla Chips

Salty, crunchy corn chips that are begging to be dunked in salsa or topped with cheese for homemade nachos.

The Basics: How to Make Chicken Quesadillas

A simple Mexican appetizer or light meal.

The Basics: How to Make a Philly Cheesesteak

Minus the Cheez Whiz.

The Basics: How to Make a Greek Salad

A healthy, easy standby.

The Basics: How to Make Veggie Chili

Fast, healthy, and delicious.

The Basics: How to Make a Bacon Cheeseburger

Pan-fried in bacon grease.

The Basics: How to Make Quinoa Salad

Healthy, tasty, vegetarian.

The Basics: How to Make Shrimp Pasta

Zesty with parsley and lemon.

The Basics: How to Make Garlicky Spaghetti

Supereasy aglio e olio.

The Basics: How to Make Veggie Risotto

A creamy, satisfying dinner.

Black Forest Ham and Caramelized Onion Grilled Cheese

Yes, it’s a ham and cheese on rye, but caramelized onions make it stellar.

Texas Queso Dip

Use it to top nachos or just as a dip for tortilla chips. This recipe combines two cheeses, onions, and green chiles for a Tex-Mex winner.

A Cheese Primer

CHOW’s guide to the major cheese types.