Quick and Easy

Cooking doesn’t have to complicated to be delicious! These recipes feature quick snacks, easy dinners, and fast desserts. Need some suggestions? Try my copycat Carbone’s spicy vodka rigatoni, fluffy lemon blueberry pancakes, or a kale caesar salad.

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A bowl of lemon pesto with a spoon in it.

Lemon Pesto (20-Minute Recipe!)

This bright and citrusy lemon pesto is a luxurious no-cook sauce made from fresh lemon zest, lemon juice, pine nuts,...

A bowl of spaghetti tossed in carbonara sauce and topped with sage leaves, mushrooms, cheese, and black pepper.

Mushroom Carbonara with Crispy Sage (Vegetarian)

Who knew a meatless carbonara could be so good? This mushroom carbonara recipe is silky and rich, with bits of...

A bowl of pomodoro sauce with a wooden spoon in it.

Pomodoro Sauce (Pomodoro di Sugo)

Looking for a delicious tomato sauce? This traditional Italian pomodoro sauce recipe requires just five ingredients: tomatoes, basil, olive oil,...

A bowl of Greek yogurt ranch with herbs surrounded by crudites on a platter.

Greek Yogurt Ranch (Dip & Dressing!)

This fresh, zippy Greek yogurt ranch comes together in just a few minutes, faster than it takes to head to...

A plate of paccheri pasta tossed in a lemon caper sauce with fresh herbs and garlic chips on top.

Lemon Caper Pasta (Quick & Easy!)

This easy lemon caper pasta recipe is a perfect example of how a simple dish can be greater than the...

A bowl of crispy garlic submerged in oil with a spoon in it.

How to Make Garlic Chips (Easy Microwave Recipe!)

Once you discover this easy method for making crispy garlic chips, you'll never go back! Thinly sliced garlic is submerged...

A bowl with a thick, pale yellow, creamy sauce dotted with black pepper and wooden spoon in it.

Garlic Parmesan Sauce (5-Ingredient Recipe!)

Say hello to this delicious and creamy garlic parmesan sauce recipe featuring just five ingredients! Garlic steeps in cream, as...

A bowl of tzatziki with a drizzle of olive oil and fresh dill.

Greek Tzatziki (Dill Yogurt Sauce)

Inspired by the versions from my favorite restaurants, this Greek tzatziki recipe features creamy yogurt infused with lemon, garlic, dill,...

A plate of fettuccine pasta tossed in a light butter and cheese sauce with a fork twirling a couple of strands.

Fettuccine Alfredo Without Heavy Cream

This is the real deal Italian fettuccine Alfredo without heavy cream. With a few simple ingredients and a clever technique,...

A bowl of French onion dip topped with chives.

Ina Garten’s Pan-Fried Caramelized Onion Dip

Looking for a simple yet delicious game day appetizer? Ina Garten's onion dip is a stunner, featuring pan-fried caramelized onions...

A bowl of salad with radicchio, lettuce, crumbled blue cheese, walnuts and apples drizzled with a mustard dressing.

Tangy Apple and Radicchio Salad with Mapled Walnuts

This luxurious apple and radicchio salad features tart green apples, crisp greens, quick-candied walnuts, and creamy Gorgonzola cheese. It's got...

A bowl of rigatoni in a tomato sauce with grated cheese and a fork.

Rigatoni all’Amatriciana

A classic for a reason, rigatoni all'amatriciana is a deeply savory pasta dish laced in a light tomato sauce with...

A porcelain cup with thick hot chocolate topped with whipped cream dusted with cocoa powder.

French Hot Chocolate (Chocolat Chaud)

This rich and velvety French hot chocolate recipe is an absolute stunner! Inspired by my favorite chocolate shops, it's an...

Shrimp Scampi Without Wine (Quick & Easy Recipe!)

This is the *best* shrimp scampi without wine, featuring perfectly cooked shrimp in a silky, garlicky lemon butter sauce. It's...

A plate of pasta twirled with salmon and a lemon wedge and more pasta and salmon in the background.

Salmon Pasta Without Cream

You'll love this salmon pasta without cream, featuring lots of garlic, shallots, sun-dried tomatoes, lemon, and flaky salmon. Thanks to...

A bowl of white bean dip topped with olives and fresh herbs with fresh fruit in the background.

White Bean Dip with Spiced Olives Recipe

This satisfying white bean dip recipe features garlicky white beans processed until smooth and creamy topped with a delicious mixture...

A wooden bowl with yogurt, a poached egg, and a spiced oil with walnuts and a spoon in the background.

Çilbir (Turkish Poached Eggs in Yogurt) Recipe

Çilbir is an incredibly tasty Turkish dish of poached eggs in garlicky yogurt topped with spiced chili oil. All you...

A bowl of fish in a tomato sauce with fresh herbs and alliums on top.

Tomato Poached Fish with Fennel and Orange

You'll love this impressive and easy recipe for tomato poached fish in an aromatic tomato sauce flecked with fennel, chili...

A cast-iron pan with melting brie topped with jam and pistachios.

Baked Brie with Fig Jam and Walnuts

This baked brie with fig jam recipe is a totally crowd pleaser! Brie is topped with a delicious spread of...

Bowl of spaghetti with pesto, cheese, and a fork.

Creamy Lemon Pesto Pasta (Quick and Easy Recipe!)

Inspired by the Italian dish "spaghetti al pesto di limone," this lemon pesto pasta recipe features a bright and creamy...