Crispy Air Fryer Zucchini Fries
Zucchini can turn soft quickly, so the goal with these fries is a light, crisp coating that protects the tender center. Panko and Parmesan create a crunchy shell, while garlic and Italian seasoning add enough flavor…
Easy Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas
Chicken fajitas work especially well in the air fryer because the hot circulating air browns the edges of the chicken and peppers without leaving the vegetables limp. The combination of chili powder, cumin, paprika and…
Homemade Greek Yogurt Tzatziki
The texture of tzatziki depends far more on the cucumber than most people expect. Grated cucumber contains a surprising amount of water; squeezing it thoroughly keeps the finished sauce thick instead of turning the…
Mediterranean Tuna Salad Without Mayo
Tuna salad takes on a completely different character when mayonnaise is replaced with olive oil and lemon. The dressing is lighter and sharper, which leaves room for the briny olives, fresh herbs and crisp vegetables…
Mediterranean Chickpea Salad
This chickpea salad is less about cooking and more about balancing textures. Creamy chickpeas and feta are paired with crisp cucumber, juicy tomatoes and briny olives, while parsley and lemon keep the mixture tasting…
Easy Mediterranean Chicken Bowl
Mediterranean chicken bowls are satisfying because every layer brings a different texture: warm seasoned chicken, chewy grains, crisp cucumber and tomato, salty feta and cool tzatziki. Nothing needs to be complicated…
20-Minute Chickpea Curry
This chickpea curry is built around pantry ingredients that already have most of the work done. Canned chickpeas only need time to absorb the spices, while coconut milk turns the tomato-and-aromatic base into a creamy…
Easy Creamy Tortellini Soup
Refrigerated tortellini makes this soup feel far more substantial than the amount of work involved. The pasta cooks directly in the broth, releasing a little starch as it softens and helping the creamy tomato base feel…
20-Minute Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry
Using ground beef turns beef and broccoli into a true weeknight stir-fry. There is no slicing against the grain and no marinating; the beef browns quickly, breaks into bite-size pieces and carries the savory sauce into…
Easy One-Pan Chicken and Rice
One-pan chicken and rice works because the two main components help each other. Browning the chicken first leaves savory fond and rendered juices behind, and the rice absorbs that flavor as it cooks in the same pan.
