Food Groups Recipes

Spiced chickpeas are crisped in olive oil, then simmered in a garlicky coconut milk for an insanely creamy, basically-good-for-you stew that evokes stews found in South India and parts of the Caribbean. While the chickpeas alone would be good as a side dish, they are further simmered with stock, bolstered with dark, leafy greens of your choosing and finished with a handful of fresh mint. When shopping, be sure to avoid low-fat coconut milk, coconut milk meant for drinking or cream of coconut: All are very different and would not be suitable here.

Shakshuka may be at the apex of eggs-for-dinner recipes, though in Israel it is breakfast food, a bright, spicy start to the day with a pile of pita or challah served on the side. (It also makes excellent brunch or lunch food.) It’s a one-skillet recipe of eggs baked in a tomato-red pepper sauce spiced with cumin, paprika and cayenne. First you make that sauce, which comes together fairly quickly on top of the stove, then you gently crack each of the eggs into the pan, nestling them into the sauce. The pan is moved into the oven to finish. Shakshuka originated in North Africa, and like many great dishes there are as many versions as there are cooks who have embraced it. This one strays from more traditional renditions by adding crumbled feta cheese, which softens into creamy nuggets in the oven’s heat.

This large, fluffy pancake is excellent for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dessert any time of year. And it comes together in about five blessed minutes. Just dump all of the ingredients into a blender, give it a good whirl, pour it into a heated skillet sizzling with butter, and pop it into the oven. Twenty-five minutes later? Bliss. It's wonderful simply with sugar, syrup or preserves, but you also can serve it with fresh berries and whipped cream, apple slices cooked in butter and sugar or banana slices lightly cooked then dusted with brown sugar.

This recipe, adapted from Roberta’s, the pizza and hipster haute-cuisine utopia in Bushwick, Brooklyn, provides a delicate, extraordinarily flavorful dough that will last in the refrigerator for up to a week. It rewards close attention to weight rather than volume in the matter of the ingredients, and asks for a mixture of finely ground Italian pizza flour (designated “00” on the bags and available in some supermarkets, many specialty groceries and always online) and regular all-purpose flour. As ever with breads, rise time will depend on the temperature and humidity of your kitchen and refrigerator.

This cozy dish, which <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@gimme.delicious/video/7213007579411238190">went viral on TikTok</a> with claims that if you prepare it for someone, you will end up getting married, features boneless chicken breasts nestled in a creamy, tomato-y sauce. With wedding bells in mind or not, this dish comes together fairly quickly and is just as great for entertaining as it is for a family meal. In this version, the addition of tomato paste adds a bright acidity to the rich cream sauce and complements the sun-dried tomatoes. Serve with crusty bread to sop up all the juices as well as tangy green salad to balance out the sauce’s richness. Or, try it over pasta, <a href="https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1019204-basic-stovetop-rice">rice</a> or <a href="https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1014527-basic-polenta">polenta</a>.

This dish is a deli bacon-egg-and-cheese-on-a-roll that has been pasta-fied, fancified, fetishized and turned into an Italian tradition that, like many inviolate Italian traditions, is actually far less old than the Mayflower. Because America may have contributed to its creation, carbonara is Exhibit A in the back-and-forth between Italy and the United States when it comes to food. Remember: the main goal is creaminess.

Chicken piccata is an Italian-American staple beloved for its piquant flavors cradled in a silky, butter-rich pan sauce. It also doesn’t hurt that it cooks up very quickly. This version is mostly traditional except that it uses lemon two ways, calling for lemon slices to be caramelized (to soften their tang) and for a hit of fresh juice at the end (to brighten the whole dish). This ensures a sauce that's neither too rich, nor too puckery. Serve with a starch — pasta, polenta, rice or white beans — for sopping up the sauce, and a green vegetable, such as a <a href="https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1015707-lemon-garlic-kale-salad">kale salad</a>, <a href="https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1023612-air-fryer-broccoli">broccoli</a> or <a href="https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1023613-air-fryer-green-beans">green beans</a>.

This one-pot pasta comes together in minutes, and requires zero prep and minimal cleanup. It builds on the classic combination of pasta, butter and cheese with a spoonful of miso paste for complexity. But you could experiment with using any other condiments or spices you have on hand, such as red pesto, curry paste or ground turmeric in place of the miso. To achieve a silky smooth pasta, you’ll need to put your cacio e pepe skills to work: Vigorously toss the pasta, grated cheese and pasta water together to achieve a properly emulsified sauce. Top with shrimp, edamame, frozen peas or any steamed vegetable. The optional nori or furikake imparts an unexpected flavor of the sea, and it’s worth using if you have it on hand.

Miso salmon is an easy meal for any night of the week but it gets taken to a whole other level here with the additions of grapefruit and honey. Combining the zest and juice from the grapefruit with honey, miso and a bit of ginger gives the fish a sticky-tangy finish when broiled. The sushi rice is mixed with a humble pat of butter and some sliced scallions, making it a comforting counterpart to this simple fish for an elegant weeknight dinner.

This simple fish dish is best made with wild salmon, but it works equally well with the farmed sort. It's astonishingly easy. In a hot oven, melt butter in a skillet until it sizzles, add the salmon, flip, remove the skin, then allow to roast a few minutes more. You'll have an elegant fish dinner in about 15 minutes. Don't be afraid to play with herb and fat combinations: parsley, chervil or dill work well with butter; thyme, basil or marjoram with olive oil; or peanut oil with cilantro or mint.

Make some instant ramen. Slide an egg into the hot broth, then some butter. Crown the steaming noodles with slices of American cheese. Scatter a bunch of toasted sesame seeds and chopped scallions across the top, if you want to. Hardly a recipe! But for the chef Roy Choi, who gave it to The Times in 2014, doctored instant ramen is a taste of Korean-American straight-from-the-bag soul food. The butter, egg and cheese help coat the ramen noodles and deepen their flavor. “It’s our snack, it’s our peanut butter and jelly sandwich, it’s our bowl of cereal,” Mr. Choi said. “It’s something that has been a part of my life forever.”

A slow roasted&nbsp;Prime Rib recipe, seasoned with garlic and herbs, with&nbsp;step by step instructions and tips for making perfect boneless or bone-in prime rib.

The flavors of shawarma come alive in this plant-based spin featuring crispy shaved spiced tofu, sumac pickled onions, lemony tahini and fresh vegetables. Super-firm tofu is ideal as it doesn’t require pressing and is sturdy enough to withstand being thinly sliced. Tossing the tofu with soy sauce, an admittedly unusual ingredient in shawarma, imbues it with a deep savoriness, and when the tofu is pan-fried, it gets remarkably crisp-chewy. Cooking in batches ensures maximal crispness, but doesn’t require much babysitting, so that time can be spent whipping up the tahini sauce and prepping the vegetables. Cucumbers and cherry tomatoes offer a mix of crunch and sweetness, but you can use whatever you have on hand. Scoop leftovers into pita pockets for lunch. (Watch Nisha make this recipe on YouTube.) 

This easy Cheeseburger Soup recipe has savory bacon, cheddar cheese, burger seasonings, and a hint of classic condiments! These flavors come together to make the best soup recipe!

Marinated in flavors of garlic and lime, this tangy margarita chicken is ready to go whenever the coals are hot! Serve with roasted corn on the cob and lemonade. —Kelly Bruneman, Cedar Park, Texas

Cooked low and slow, this easy Smothered Round Steak with mushroom and onion gravy turns an affordable cut of beef into a tender, flavorful meal.

Top the ham steaks with an easy brown sugar glaze made from simple ingredients and let the oven do all the work.

Add some flavor to your dinner with this tasty, tender baked chicken recipe. Top the peruvian chicken with the spicy cilantro green sauce and you will want to make this dish again and again.

These pepperoni pizza rolls are the perfect game day snack. Pizza dough is brushed with seasoned butter, wrapped around pepperoni and mozzarella cheese, and baked to golden brown. Delicious!

This 2-Ingredient Crockpot Salsa Chicken comes together SO easily - you can use it to make tacos, burritos bowls, salads and more.

My version of the cheesesteak sandwich--bun, meat, cheese and onions--made in your Instant Pot!

This bowl of crispy tofu noodles with a fragrant toasted coconut dressing is the immunity kick you need right now. Inspired by a gorgeous Hanoian chả cá, I've turned the original fish dish completely vegan (by accident).

The best meatloaf recipe! This easy, classic meatloaf is super tender and moist inside, glazed with a sweet and tangy ketchup sauce. I used ground beef, but feel free to replace some of the beef with pork, chicken, or turkey.

This Creamy Boursin Chicken Orzo Bake made in one pan with tender chicken, garlic-herb Boursin cheese, and perfectly baked orzo. Comforting, easy, and packed with rich flavor in every bite.

This one-pot ginger chicken and rice is an easy, flavorful dinner that comes together in a single dish. While it finishes in the oven, you’ll have time to toss a salad, warm some bread, and get the rest of the meal ready.

This meltingly tender slow-cooker recipe is the perfect introduction to cube steak, a tenderized cut of beef that's rich beyond its price tag.

These bakery-style Salted Caramel Peach Crumble Buns are giant, fluffy, and filled with cream cheese custard, juicy cinnamon peaches, buttery crumble, and drizzled with salted caramel. A dreamy late-summer treat that celebrates peach season in the most delicious way!

This summery dinner features a bed of roasted tomato sauce topped with grilled eggplant, blistered tomatoes, creamy burrata cheese, and toasted panko.

Peak-summer corn and crispy bacon bring sweet, salty, and smoky flavors to classic carbonara pasta.

Hearty and cheesy, this Chili Cheese Shepherds Pie layers spicy chili beef or turkey with creamy mashed potatoes and melted cheddar cheese for a comforting, one-dish meal.

A rich and creamy pasta dish with tender chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and spinach, all coated in a silky parmesan cream sauce.

Creamy Tuscan inspired pasta tossed with grilled chicken, sun dried tomatoes, fresh spinach, and parmesan in a rich garlic cream sauce. A comforting and flavorful dinner perfect for any occasion.

Boursin Orzo Bake with Chicken and Veggies is a creamy, flavor-packed one-pan meal that combines tender orzo, juicy chicken, roasted vegetables, and rich Boursin cheese for a comforting and easy dinner perfect for busy weeknights.

Delicious and easy-to-make Breakfast Taquitos filled with scrambled eggs, fully cooked sausage links, and melted cheese rolled in warm corn or flour tortillas. Perfect for a quick breakfast or brunch, these taquitos are baked until golden and crispy, with options for air frying and make-ahead preparations.

Need an easy homemade gift? These chocolate malt truffles are sure to please! You'll love the rich malt flavor and smooth chocolate ganache.