The 31 Best Recipes to Cook This May

Her neighborhood pool opens at the end of the month, so Staff Writer, Patty, is keeping her family's cooler stocked with fresh fruit and this sweet, creamy dip. Fluffy marshmallow and cream cheese dip makes every slice of fruit special.

Senior Food Editor, Kristina, has picked her next weeknight family dinner recipe. "My kids love any and all meatballs. Kelli's juicy lamb meatballs with feta are right up our alley!"

When you need a vegetarian lunch with a one-two punch of protein and vegetables, go for this spin on the chicken Caesar salad wrap. With crunchy spiced chickpeas, sourdough croutons, and a creamy tahini-based caesar dressing, it's sure to be your new favorite lunch.

This sheet pan chicken thigh recipe from Jocelyn Delk Adams is inspired by French onion soup.

Nothing says "I love you" like a thick stack of fluffy brioche or challah filled with creamy ricotta cheese flavored with fresh lemon juice and zest and cooked until golden-brown.

Culinary Producer Kelli has been cooking with ground lamb a bit more recently. With outdoor cooking season imminent, she is really excited to fire up the grill for these lamb burgers. To minimize the prep, she plans to stick with a tub of store-bought tzatziki.

How do you springify chewy Korean rice cakes? Pesto cream sauce, cherry tomatoes, and jalapeño! Recipe Production Coordinator, Justine, is excited to make this Italian riff on a Korean classic all month long.

This creamy ginger and turmeric-spiked coconut sauce is packed to the gills with salmon and kale. Serve over quinoa or rice for a simple and delicious dinner.

This low-effort, high-reward salmon dinner hinges on Trader Joe’s Green Goddess Seasoning blend.

Senior Food Editor, Kristina, is looking forward to serving this creamy, no-bake dessert the next time she has people over for dinner.

Staff Writer, Patty, is excited to make this 4-ingredient Ukranian Dill Potato Salad with the fresh dill from her garden.

Memorial Day, often referred to as the unofficial start to summer, deserves an impressive dessert. You won't regret making this bowl of buttery shortcakes, berries in berry syrup, and whipped mascarpone cream.

A gorgeous and vegetal pasta dish that's easy to make.

A chunky salsa full of avocado and tomatoes that's as great at home on a tortilla chip as it is next to grilled chicken or fish.

These meaty and lean baby-back ribs are delightfully tender and can do no wrong on Memorial Day.

Groceries Editor, Mara, is eyeing this beautiful poundcake for Mother's Day. "Lemon + Bluberry + Poundcake is edible LOVE," she says.

Senior Contributing Editor, Sheela, loves a good spinach-artichoke moment. So much so that it made its way onto the pages of her new cookbook, Salad Seasons, in the form of this salad. It’s light and fresh, with still plenty of comfort, and perfect to serve for a Mother's Day meal.

Bookmark these cute and extremely snackable mini pretzel bites for your upcoming graduation party. Bonus: The nubbins come complete with a hot, cheesy dip.

This simple homemade vodka sauce is creamy and intensely tomato-forward, but not too heavy to enjoy even as it gets warmer.

This two-ingredient version of this classic chocolate mousse might be the only dessert recipe you need for the rest of your life. Associate Food Editor, Cory, has it at the top of his to-make list.

A crusty, seared steak is paired with meltingly tender leeks for an easy yet celebratory dinner.

These marinated white beans have been added into the lunch rotation for Culinary Producer Kelli. "My toddler loves them, I love them, and they can be made ahead of time (in fact, they're better for it!) — so, basically a triple win."

For a perfectly juicy burger without the burden of standing over a smoky grill, take it to the oven.

A tender cream cheese scone speckled with bits of scallions.

Orange Julius walked so strawberry-rhubarb Orange Julius could run. In this spring version, we start with thick Greek yogurt, then add in orange juice, fresh strawberries, and fresh rhubarb.

If you love to host brunch but hate getting up early to cook, you'll want to pay attention to this spring treat. The cheesy bacon and leek egg casserole can be prepared ahead of time and doles out plenty of servings.