Simple Cooking

Find out why one reviewer calls it “the holy grail of BBQ sauces.”

In this date-night meal, mussels and clams get tangled up in strands of nutty buckwheat noodles soaking in a briny, garlicky, and ever-so-slightly-spicy broth.

If you’ve ever looked at a jar of mayo and wondered, “So what is this stuff exactly?” this homemade mayonnaise recipe is for you.

The secret to soft and sweet eggplant? Toss it in the microwave.

This dish may look meaty, but these lemongrass tempeh crumbles are vegan with a citrusy and spicy edge.

Cutting out the protein not only makes this green mango salad less fussy (read: faster to make) but also highlights the tropical flavor combinations.

This cooling-but-spicy slaw is the ideal side for barbecue or any summer cookout food.

The cooling, bracing Caipirinha, a.k.a. Brazil’s national cocktail, requests your undivided attention.

This dish of sautéed prawns and sweet corn has an abundance of flavor thanks to fresh ginger and Thai chile.

These lemon oat bars are a great make ahead dessert, perfect for holidays, gatherings, or just afternoon snacking.

This classic French fish dish, swimming in brown butter and lemon, has all the trimmings of a romantic dinner for two—and it only takes 15 minutes to make.

Ditch the shaker and break out the blender. We’re cooling off with lightning-fast frozen daiquiris.

A batch of these fruity frozen mango margaritas is sure to win you the title “life of the party.”

With just four ingredients and a star-studded fan base that includes Mick Jagger, the tequila sunrise will brighten any cocktail hour.

A refreshing tiramisu-inspired granita, topped with whipped mascarpone and cocoa. 

A sauce of Dijon mustard and fresh parsley brings new life to the classic grilled pork tenderloin. Throw some asparagus on the grill and you have a whole meal.

We can’t help falling in love with this buttery pound cake that gets its delicate crumb from a legendary baker’s tried-and-true technique.

This rich chocolate mousse recipe is based on a wildly simple, somewhat miraculous method.

Shake up your next backyard BBQ with this frozen watermelon margarita recipe. It’ll cool you down faster than a dunk in the pool.

This signature Kansas City cocktail is the Moscow mule’s spicier, boozier Midwestern cousin.