The essentials for living your best life.
The essentials for living your best life.
Roast butternut squash to caramelized, tender perfection—yes, the skin’s edible—then spin it into silky purees, garlicky halves, cheesy sides, zesty salsa, or cozy soup. With garlic, smoked Gouda, black pepper, and a drizzle of oil, this humble squash becomes your new go-to.
Air fryer butternut squash turns cubed butternut squash into crispy squash cubes with little effort, if the pieces are cut evenly, lightly oiled, and given room to brown. This quick squash side dish works well as a vegetable side dish for weeknight meals, especially with simple butternut squash seasoning.
Essential Concepts
Even cubes, light oil, space in basket
Crispy outside, tender center
Fast, simple air fryer vegetables
Grilled asparagus is an easy way to bring smoky flavor and restaurant-worthy texture to your table, especially when you use a grill basket to keep every spear secure. With the right vegetable prep and a little timing, you’ll get tender spears with crisp, lightly charred edges that are perfect for spring sides and warm-weather meals.
This asparagus slaw with lemon dressing is a crisp, colorful raw asparagus salad that brings bright spring flavor to the table with almost no effort. It’s an easy vegetable salad that’s refreshing enough for lunch and sturdy enough to pair with your favorite dinner mains.
Steamed asparagus with lemon butter is the kind of five minute side dish that feels elegant without any fuss. Crisp-tender spears, bright lemon, and warm butter come together in an easy asparagus recipe that’s perfect for weeknights or special dinners.
Sheet pan asparagus and baby potatoes make an easy vegetable side that feels fresh, colorful, and satisfying with almost no hands-on work. This simple weeknight side dish roasts tender potatoes and crisp asparagus together for a flavorful spring side that pairs with just about anything.
Brown rice and pinto beans make a steady, filling side dish with real flavor when seasoned well and finished with a touch of acid. They pair easily with many meals, store well, and can also serve as the base for a simple vegetarian main.
Essential Concepts
Affordable
Filling
High in fiber and plant protein
Works as a side or main
Season well, finish with acid
This sheet pan ratatouille delivers all the rich, savory flavor of the classic in a fraction of the time, with beautifully caramelized vegetables and almost no fuss. Choose the sausage or chickpea version, and you’ve got a satisfying, colorful dinner that’s just as good for busy weeknights as it is for leftovers.
Learn how to cook roast carrots that turn sweet, tender, and beautifully caramelized in the oven with just a few simple ingredients. This foolproof recipe is easy enough for weeknights but tasty enough to impress at any dinner table.
Learn how to make perfectly roasted parsnips with a crispy caramelized outside, tender sweet center, and just a handful of simple ingredients. This easy guide covers everything from choosing and prepping parsnips to seasoning ideas and serving tips for a delicious side dish any time.
Learn how to bake spaghetti squash for tender, noodle-like strands with a naturally mild, slightly sweet flavor. This easy, hands-off method makes a delicious low-carb, gluten-free alternative you can enjoy in everything from pasta dishes to salads.