Not sure what to cook tonight? Start from your situation and we will point you to a good place to begin.
Busy weeknight
Choose quick meals or one-pot recipes: one-pot dinners and dinner ideas.
Weekend baking project
Try baking recipes, from banana bread to no-knead loaves and scones.
Eating lighter
Browse vegan, high-protein and low-carb recipes.
Cooking Indian food at home
Start with an Indian breakfast like poha or paratha, then move on to dal and curries.
Breakfast, fast
See breakfast recipes for pancakes, oats, eggs and more.
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Cook your way around the world
Pick a country and cook something from there tonight. For a taste of Italy, try Spaghetti Aglio e Olio, Creamy Mushroom Risotto, Caprese Salad. For Mexico, try Fresh Guacamole, Pico de Gallo (Fresh Salsa), Easy Chicken Tacos with Fresh Salsa. For Thailand and Vietnam, try Pad Thai, Pad Kra Pao (Thai Basil Chicken), Fresh Spring Rolls (Gỏi Cuốn).
Read the story behind the dish
Many favorite foods have surprising histories. Start with how the tomato conquered Italy, the Margherita pizza legend, how India learned to love tea or the story of pad thai, or browse all Food Stories.
Learn one new ingredient a week
Choose one spice, herb or pantry ingredient from our ingredient guide or spice guide, read its history, and use it in a simple dish. Small experiments, such as toasting cumin before grinding or adding a pinch of saffron to rice, are a good way to learn.
Plan a themed meal
- Mezze night: Creamy Hummus, Crispy Falafel, Tabbouleh (Lebanese Parsley Salad), Tzatziki (Greek Yogurt and Cucumber Dip)
- Indian thali: Dal Tadka (Yellow Lentil Curry), Palak Paneer (Spinach and Paneer Curry), Aloo Paratha (Potato Stuffed Flatbread), Lemon Rice (South Indian Chitranna)
- Tapas evening: Tortilla Española (Spanish Potato Omelette), Classic Tomato Bruschetta, Greek Salad (Horiatiki)
- Breakfast around the world: Menemen (Turkish Eggs with Tomato and Peppers), Tamagoyaki (Japanese Rolled Omelette), Fluffy Pancakes, Easy French Crêpes
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