This creamy soup is best the next day, after the flavors have blended; season it generously before serving

Laab, a bright and spicy cold salad, couldn’t be easier. Precooked chicken is the time-saving ingredient that makes this recipe the answer to what to make when it’s too hot to cook.

With capers, cannellini beans, and oil-packed tuna, this simple salad is a taste of Tuscany that comes together in just minutes.

A savory vinaigrette flavored with rendered bacon fat takes this broccoli salad to the next level.

The incredibly crunchy and refreshing iceberg wedge salad is served with a satisfying tahini green goddess dressing.

Smoky, charred Broccolini and chickpeas give this take on Caesar salad the heft it needs to be a main course. Texture is the secret to a salad's wow factor. Here, Little Gem lettuces, hearty kale, and crisp-tender Broccolini bring three levels of crunch, and provide plenty of leafy nooks and crannies to catch the thick, anchovy-laced dressing.

What a great make-ahead treat! This cake log is perfect for the holidays because you can make it when you have time, store it in the freezer and scratch dessert off of your to-do list.

A cookie press works a little bit like a caulk gun: Load it up with dough, and press the trigger to release the dough. A disk at the bottom of the chute forms the dough into the desired cookie shape. You’ll want to refer to your owner’s manual for specifics on how to use your cookie press. There is more than one type of cookie press, and vintage models work slightly differently than modern spritz makers.A cookie press works a little bit like a caulk gun: Load it up with dough, and press the trigger to release the dough. A disk at the bottom of the chute forms the dough into the desired cookie shape. You’ll want to refer to your owner’s manual for specifics on how to use your cookie press. There is more than one type of cookie press, and vintage models work slightly differently than modern spritz makers.

Grab some ice cream—especially vanilla, if you have it. Drizzle a bit of caramel syrup on top, spread on a dark apple butter, or go with candied pecans and whipped cream. For a lighter take, simply dust confectioners’ sugar over the top.

Swap croutons for potato chips for an extra salty crunch.

Cream cheese will soften at room temperature after 1 hour to 1 hour and 30 minutes, depending on how warm it is in your home. If you need to soften cream cheese quickly, you can also place it in the microwave for 10 to 20 seconds (unwrapped and in a bowl).

Black-eyed peas, peppers, onions, and tomatoes get a zesty Italian dressing in this bean salad perfect as an appetizer or potluck side.

Protein balls are a wonderful snack to have on hand—each ball is low in sugar and clocks in at under 100 calories. However, you can also eat them as a wholesome dessert or as a sweet finish to a high-protein breakfast. You could also eat one alongside your favorite protein bar, or enjoy a couple in place of a protein bar before or after a workout.

A quick poach in spice-infused, smoked black tea gives chicken breasts a stunning golden color and juicy, bold flavor.

Whether served as an indulgent dessert for a hot summer’s day or as a super-fun birthday party cake, our ice cream sandwich cake is a delicious treat loved by all.

Here is the story behind this lucky dessert—and a guide on how to make king cake from scratch.