You might need to buy:
  • vegetable oil
  • Kosher salt
  • mayonnaise
  • finely sliced scallion greens
  • fresh juice from 1 lime

Unlike most salads, this one keeps very well in the fridge, retaining its crunch and developing flavor over a couple days. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Toss gently before serving.

You might need to buy:
  • olive oil
  • Kosher salt
  • dried ground sumac berries
  • toasted sesame seeds
  • juice from 1 lemon
  • dijon mustard
  • Freshly ground black pepper
You might need to buy:
  • chili powder
  • cumin
  • onion powder
  • garlic powder
  • salt
  • freshly cracked black pepper
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Serve with:
  • Warmed corn tortillas or warmed fresh flour tortillas*
  • Guacamole or diced avocados
  • Sour cream
  • Fresh salsa
  • Cilantro
  • Freshly squeezed lime juice
  • Hot sauce
You might need to buy:
  • flank steak
  • for spice rub—
  • chili powder
  • cumin
  • onion powder
  • garlic powder
  • cayenne pepper
  • salt
  • black pepper
  • for serving—
  • corn tortillas
  • avocado slices
  • cilantro
  • your favorite salsa
  • limes

Steel-cut oats, sometimes labeled “Irish oatmeal,” look like small pebbles. They are toasted oat groats—the oat kernel that has been removed from the husk that have been cut in 2 or 3 pieces. Do not substitute regular rolled oats, which have a shorter cooking time, in the slow-cooker oatmeal recipe.

You might need to buy:
  • water
  • dried cranberries
You might need to buy:
  • small or half of a large red onion
  • Mayo
  • paprika
  • cayenne pepper
  • salt
  • chili powder
  • pepper
  • nutmeg

Nonfat milk and a bit of sharp Cheddar combine to make a rich sauce without all the butter usually found in gratins.

You might need to buy:
  • salt
  • extra-virgin olive oil
  • all-purpose flour
  • chopped fresh chives
  • Dijon mustard
  • white pepper
You might need to buy:
  • For the Tortillas
  • Masa
  • salt
  • room temperature beer
  • For the Chicken
  • garlic powder
  • black pepper
  • salt
  • chili powder
  • smoked paprika
  • olive oil
  • beer
  • Recommended Garnishes
  • chopped onion
  • chopped cilantro

Do not substitute no-boil lasagna noodles for the traditional, curly-edged lasagna noodles here. Meatloaf mix is a combination of ground beef, pork, and veal, sold pre-packaged in many supermarkets. If it’s unavailable, use ½ pound each ground pork and 85 percent ground beef. We recommend using either whole milk or part-skim ricotta here, but do not use fat-free ricotta, which has a very dry texture and bland flavor.

You might need to buy:
  • olive oil
  • Salt
  • red pepper flakes
  • meatloaf mix
  • Ground black pepper
  • chopped fresh basil leaves