Don’t be fooled by the name—this pasta has no cream. Instead, you’ll puree fresh corn, sautéed garlic, and scallions into a luscious sauce that’s topped with Parmesan, basil, and even more corn. With just these few ingredients, you can have a crowd-pleasing pasta dish on the table in only about 30 minutes.
Nothing says summer like a big plate of BBQ complete with coleslaw and pickles—but if it’s a weeknight and you don’t have a lot of time, these BBQ chickpea bowls will give you all those classic cookout vibes in just 30 minutes.
Copycat McDonald’s McRib Sandwich
The McDonald’s McRib is one of the most elusive cult classics in the fast food world, but once you know how to make your own, you can eat it anytime you want. Featuring homemade pork “rib patties” slathered in BBQ sauce and topped with pickles and thinly sliced onion, this copycat version is so close to the OG you’ll never believe it didn’t come out of a cardboard box.
Hawaiian Shoyu Chicken Burgers
Shoyu chicken burgers pack all the flavor of the original, but by adding a base of crunchy cabbage slaw laced with scallions, pineapple, and cilantro between a toasted bun, it becomes a sweet, savory, and refreshing meal all in one bite.
Peruvian-Style Chicken With Green Sauce
Our ever-popular Peruvian roast chicken will forever be one of our favorites…unless we need to get dinner on the table ASAP. This weeknight-friendly adaptation leans instead on bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs—you still get that smoky, garlicky, and deeply savory chicken with its dark mahogany crispy skin, in less than half the time.
While this recipe focuses on the all-butter version that makes lobster the star of the show, mayo fans need not fear—we’ve included both options, so you can make your dream lobster roll, just how you like it. Serve it with your favorite summer sides to transport yourself straight to the coast after just one bite.
Garlic Parmesan Summer Squash Pasta
Though pasta salad reigns supreme during the summer, that doesn’t mean there’s not still room on your plate for this buttery, garlic-forward warm pasta dish too. It’s the perfect thing to make when you’ve got an abundance of summer squash, and are craving a little comfort food.
This recipe is inspired by Thai Diner, the New York restaurant that famously marries American diner traditions with classic Thai street food. Though their chicken is made in the classic Milanese preparation, there is really something special about how the slightly-sweet coconut crust paired with the extra-coconutty chicken.
Chicken meatballs get a serious upgrade with the fresh, herbaceous magic of green goddess sauce in this easy dinner. The sauce works double-duty and isn’t just for drizzling—it’s mixed right into the meatballs for an extra dose of flavor!
We love cabbage in any form (schnitzel! Parmesan!), but these baked cabbage burgers are something extra special. Roasted cabbage steaks are topped with melty cheeseburgers and a smattering of all your favorite burger condiments for a cozier, healthier take on this summer backyard staple.
Inspired by the popular Japanese onigirazu, this is like a cross between sushi and a sandwich. We filled ours with spicy salmon, seasoned sushi rice, cucumber, pickled cabbage, carrot, and avocado—then wrapped it in nori to make it extra portable. Serve it with plenty of the sriracha-soy mayo on the side!
Chimichurri is best known as an Argentine topping for grilled beef, but the fun doesn’t have to stop there. This bright, zippy blend of fresh herbs, alliums, and acid can play well with many different foods, including juicy, marinated shrimp.
When you’ve made eggplant Parm three days in a row and there’s STILL eggplant filling up your crisper drawer, make eggplant bacon. Rich and smoky with just a touch of sweetness, this homemade vegan bacon is the perfect addition to everything from salads to breakfast sandwiches—and it makes a kick-butt BLT.
If you’ve been mourning the Quesarito ever since Taco Bell discontinued it, then we have good news: this copycat recipe is even better. It has everything you love about the Quesarito: seasoned ground beef, cilantro-lime rice, nacho cheese sauce, and sour cream, all wrapped in a quesadilla-style burrito.
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