Smitten Kitchen’s Ziti Chickpeas with Sausage and Kale is a hearty one-pan pasta bake built for weeknights. Italian sausage, tomato, and chickpeas come together in a braiser, finished under the broiler with Parmesan and melted mozzarella for a satisfying, crowd-pleasing dinner with minimal cleanup.
This Spicy Coconut Broth Ramen with Pork and Marinated Eggs was inspired by Deb Perlman’s braised ginger meatballs with coconut broth – which quickly became a favorite in our house. The broth combines chicken stock, coconut milk, garlic, ginger, lime zest, turmeric, and Fresno peppers. Served with soy-marinated eggs, it’s a spicy dish for those who enjoy heat.
This Smitten Kitchen grilled chicken salad is smoky, zesty, and absolutely crave-worthy. Chili-rubbed chicken thighs meet charred corn, creamy avocado, and crisp greens, finished with a tangy cilantro-lime dressing. The salty crunch of Fritos takes it over the top – bright, hearty, and satisfying enough to make even salad skeptics fall in love.
This roasted cauliflower salad from Smitten Kitchen is a flavor bomb of sweet, salty, and tangy. Charred cauliflower and scallions meet chewy dates, crunchy pistachios, and a zippy lemon vinaigrette. It’s one of those dishes you eat straight from the bowl – proof that Deb Perelman’s recipes never miss.
Deb Perelman’s crispy oven–pulled pork is everything you want in a summer sandwich—smoky, sweet, tangy, and melt-in-your-mouth tender. After hours of slow roasting and basting, the pork is shredded, piled onto soft buns, and finished with a refreshing cabbage slaw. Pure Smitten Kitchen magic.
Avocado toast is everywhere, but this tartine from Smitten Kitchen is a standout. A toasted baguette, creamy avocado, and crisp cucumber salad come together with a drizzle of sesame oil and a sprinkle of black sesame seeds. It’s simple, refreshing, and perfect for summer – no cooking required.
When summer heat makes cooking unthinkable, this broccoli slaw is the answer. Featuring crisp veggies, sweet-tart cranberries, and a creamy buttermilk dressing, it’s a satisfying, no-cook meal that only gets better after a chill in the fridge. Perfect for hot nights when the stove stays off.
These miso maple ribs from Smitten Kitchen are the ultimate apartment-friendly summer recipe. Coated in a miso-maple glaze and oven-roasted until tender, they’re finished with a broil and a sticky, reduced sauce. Sweet, savory, and impossibly satisfying – this easy dish delivers major flavor without ever touching a grill.