Happiness is having a jar of sweet, tart, crunchy relish in the refrigerator. It's a project that easily fits into your culinary repertoire. An easy homemade pickle Relish
Author: Ian Knauer
This classic refreshing salad pairs perfectly with grilled lamb .
Author: Bon Appétit Test Kitchen
A crisp cucumber and fresh herb salad makes a light yet vibrant companion to this golden dish. A squeeze of fresh lime juice and a dollop of yogurt added at the finish lends a lovely citrus tang and a...
Author: Mindy Fox
Spicy Cucumber-Avocado Soup
Author: Adam Perry Lang
Raita (a cold yogurt condiment) is often served with Indian food to cut the heat of the spicy dishes.
Author: Kristen Williams
Author: Scott Snyder
This reimagined chicken salad is lighter and leafier than your standard picnic lunch. Tender poached chicken, crisp greens, cukes, and scallions get tossed with a sesame dressing that takes its cues form...
Author: Christina Chaey
Purée grilled bell peppers, almond butter, sherry vinegar, and garlic into an irresistibly smoky-sweet sauce that's great served with a crunchy grilled chicken salad.
Author: Anna Stockwell
Author: Leah Koenig
Often called kosher-style dill pickles, these are quick to make. Use either small whole cucumbers or cut larger ones into quarters. For an additional interesting flavor, tuck a small dried hot red pepper...
Author: Eleanor Topp
Traditional shawarma calls for roasting meat on a large vertical spit. We mimic the effect here by roasting at a high temperature, which yields chicken that is crisp on the outside yet moist and juicy...
Author: Rhoda Boone
Remember those sesame noodles I used to order in New York as a cash- strapped actress? Well, I've re-created my own recipe here and, in my humble opinion, it's even better than the original. Best part?...
Author: Patricia Heaton
Author: Scott Peacock
Author: Judy Goldwasser
This sweet and spicy Vietnamese-inspired pasta salad features chicken-use leftovers or grab a rotisserie chicken at the store.
Author: Julia Turshen
Down South, we call this a sitting salad. It can sit on the summer picnic table without wilting, so it's the perfect potluck dish.
Author: Carla Hall
This popular breakfast food is also a late-night favorite after a good "lime." "Lime" is the Trini term for "hanging out." On Friday and Saturday nights, smart doubles vendors take to their stations to...
Author: Ramin Ganeshram
These grilled chicken boti kebabs are infused with spices and marinated in yogurt. They're served with naan in Pakistan, I like a brioche hot dog bun.
Author: Shayma O. Saadat
This easy, satisfying dinner offers three levels of flavor-building seasoning for quick-cooking pork tenderloin and your choice of farro, rice, or quinoa. Feel free to mix and match options 1-3 to make...
Author: Rhoda Boone
If you can't find the Moroccan spice blend at the supermarket, combine 1 tablespoon ground cumin with 1/4 teaspoon each of ground coriander, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper. Serve with: Romaine salad and...
Savory fruit salads are officially a thing. (And, for the record, cucumber is a fruit.)
Author: Amaryll Schwertner
Author: Joan Nathan
We eat this salad-which is a great way to stretch a piece of beef-all year long for lunch and dinner, but it's particularly good during the warmer months. The thinly sliced meat, the crunch of the cucumbers...
Author: Kathy Brennan
Meyer lemons' juice is more sweet than acidic, like a cross between a lemon and an orange. Even their zest is distinct-flowery more than citrusy-and they work so perfectly here.
Author: Joanna Gaines
Author: Ruth A. Matson
Squeezing the tofu to get rid of as much water as possible primes it to soak up oil, spices, and, in a word, flavor.
Author: Chris Morocco