Herbs

One smart step makes it the best vegetable soup you've ever had.

And you only need five ingredients to make it.

Many cocktail recipes for the spring and summer call for the addition of simple syrup. Even better is when the recipe calls for a flavored simple syrup, such as rosemary. This recipe is very easy to make, and your kitchen will smell so good while you’re making it. This is taken from the May 2007 issue of Southern Living magazine. Ingredients 1 cup sugar 1 cup water 4 fresh rosemary sprigs Preparation Stir together first 3 ingredients in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.

This is as easy as breadmaking gets.

Slow cooker turkey for Thanksgiving or any other Thursday.

Roasted Cornish hens, roasted veggies, maple-mustard dressing — all on one baking sheet.

Crunchy roasted nuts with soft broth-soaked bread and chewy morsels of spiced sausage — oh mama, that's good stuff!

The mix and blend of textures, both crisp and toasty, and soft and squishy, is really well-balanced.

Honestly mad we didn't think of this sooner.

These are the carrots you need in your Thanksgiving spread.

Finally, a quick and easy veggie burger (ready in 30 minutes!) made with pantry staples.

It's the very best way to preserve summer tomato flavor.

This 15-minute bean and veggie salad can easily transform into a new lunch every day.

It's extra juicy, salty, fresh, and satisfying.

Sometimes I shy away from ordering salads at restaurants because I fear they won’t be flavorful enough — I just can’t handle the possibility of that kind of disappointment — but when something sounds colorful and crunchy, and includes peanut butter, I’m far more inclined to leap. If that sounds like you, or if you’re a lover of a good peanut butter dressing draped over a bowl of broccoli slaw and crispy baked tofu, then this salad is for you.

It's the tastiest solution to an overflowing herb garden.

We'll show you how to eat it all week long.

The versatile South Indian condiment is ready in 15 minutes.

When thin-sliced zucchini stand in for lasagna noodles, the emphasis shifts to the best parts of lasagna: the tomato sauce, the cheese, the veg.

Everything you love about the appetizer, transformed into a 5-ingredient pizza.

And you only need one pan.

Clear out your crisper drawer with this forgiving summer soup.

Coconut + corn = a match made in heaven.

This savory skillet pie bursts with summer flavor.

Plenty of melty cheese and lots of warm tomato sauce ensure this is comfort food at its best.

It's crisp, refreshing, and lasts for days in the fridge.

Summer comfort food at its finest.

This vegetarian skillet chili is a summertime twist on the classic cold-weather favorite.

Meet our favorite way to eat caprese for dinner.

The very best way to get your summer pasta fix.

I've been making it almost every week for the past 3 years!

It deserves a permanent place in your fridge this summer.

It's actually incredibly easy to make a dairy-free pesto — and it's so darn tasty you'll never miss the cheese.

This summery dish is ready in just 30 minutes.

It's time to head outside.

Shrimp should be grilled hot and fast, making it one of the fastest-cooking proteins for the grill.

From chips and tacos to grilled salmon and chicken.

Creamy orzo flecked with sweet corn and basil is just what your week needs.

Use them as the base for a Mediterranean-inspired spread.

A quick and easy meal inspired by a Roman classic.

It's sweet, salty, spicy, and tangy all at once — pretty good for a side dish that comes together in minutes.

It's endlessly riffable and lasts for days in the fridge.

And you can make it with practically any veggies you've got.

This is the fastest salmon dinner I know.

There are some enchiladas that are pure over-the-top indulgences, oozing with cheese at every turn. These are not those enchiladas. You’ll certainly find gooey, melty cheese in every bite, but this version comes with a more wholesome twist and is all about the veggies. These family-friendly enchiladas are packed with sweet roasted butternut squash, tender corn, and smoky black beans, and then topped with a super-simple, ultra-fresh green salad.

Chocolate crinkle cookies, with their crackly, powdered-sugar surface and chewy, brownie-like center, are a beloved part of many holiday cookie plates. While we’ll never tire of the classic version, this take is an elegant twist that could easily become a new favorite. Fresh mint infuses these crinkle cookies with bright, herbal notes that have long been an ideal match for rich chocolate.

When was the last time you looked in the back of your liquor cabinet? Last week, when I pushed past the bottles of Bulleit bourbon and Gran Centenario tequila, I found some surprises including banana liqueur, black pepper-infused vodka, and an unopened bottle of Marsala wine. I pushed my previous dinner plans aside and resolved to put that bottle to use in a simple homemade chicken Marsala.

It’s true: You can enjoy a satisfying Thai-style chicken curry on a weeknight without leaving home. I’ve pared down the classic recipe to the bare essentials, which means you can get this one-pot stew from stove to craw in less than 30 minutes. You’ll love the complex spices, fresh herbs, and creamy coconut milk base. Ladle this curry over a steaming bowl of cauliflower rice, and your supper will be Thai-rific!

This soup really has it all.

It's fast, fresh, and super delicious.

It just needs a few easy upgrades.

It's the feel-good vegetarian dinner you've been searching for.

Basically the most filling salad you'll eat all week.