Pan roasting the corn intensifies its flavors and natural sugars. Cook all the vegetables just until they are more brightly colored and crisp-tender—that’s when their flavors will peak.

This wholesome and homemade granola tastes like a treat, but is packed with healthful nutrients and unprocessed ingredients. Its only flaw? It seems to disappear as fast as you can make it.

These nutritious muffins are a wonderfully satisfying healthful way to start the day. But don’t just relegate them to breakfast—they’re also a perfect afternoon snack.

This makes a great grab-and-go breakfast or lunch—simply wrap it in foil and you’re off and running, nutritious meal in hand!

The beauty of this classic bistro salad is the way the poached egg yolk oozes over the greens, cloaking them with rich flavor. Lardons, the bits of chopped slab bacon, provide a salty, meaty contrast. If you can’t find slab bacon, substitute 8 slices of ordinary bacon.

Serve this as a meatless main or side dish. Or, make it for your next party—whether at a barbecue or on a buffet table, it holds up beautifully and may be made a day ahead.

"These deliciously messy sandwiches are made from ground beef cooked in tomatoes and ketchup—and seasoning that makes them just a little bit sweet and a little bit spicy."

"A healthier version of a classic tomato meat ragu over pasta, this is made with lean ground turkey given smoky depth with just a little bacon."

"Golden-crusted chicken is dredged in seasoned flour and deep-fried, resulting in moist, tender chicken with a savory, crisp crust."