Quick & Easy

Perfect Pad Thai

Posted by Ali Rosen, Daily Meal Video, The Daily Meal Staff

It's hard not to enjoy a crowd-pleaser like pad thai. But just because we might find ourselves ordering the same item off the menu every time we order from our favorite Thai restaurant, doesn... read more

Zaru Soba

Posted by Namiko Chen, Special Contributor

Soba is the Japanese name for buckwheat and it also means the noodles made from buckwheat flour. I've seen all kinds of creative soba noodle recipes in the U.S., but in Japan soba noodles are..... read more

Garden Salad with Fresh Apricot Dressing

Posted by Elana Amsterdam, Special Contributor

This salad is a great starter for a summer backyard meal. The dressing for this salad is something really special, made with fresh apricot, Dijon mustard, and a touch of lemon juice. Summer comes..... read more

Classic Dan Dan Noodles

Posted by Fuchsia Dunlop, Special Contributor

Addicted as I am to Mr. Xie's Dan Dan noodles, I have to admit that this classic recipe is also glorious. As with the other version, it serves two people, either in one big bowl to share, or in..... read more

How to Roll the Perfect Burrito

Posted by Ali Rosen, Daily Meal Video, The Daily Meal Staff

It's OK to admit it. We won't judge you. There's no shame in your failings. We understand that rolling a burrito is hard. Now that we've gotten it out in the open that you cannot... read more

What Is Pesto?

Posted by Ali Rosen, Daily Meal Video, The Daily Meal Staff

Pesto is always a crowd-pleaser, no matter the venue. It can be served on simple items like sandwiches or on something more complex like a pasta. You can eat it hot or cold. You can leave it on its... read more

Warm Tomato and Mozzarella Bruschetta

Posted by Creative Culinary, Special Contributor

There is nothing fussy about this dish, simply some warm, crusty bread topped with fresh mozzarella and tomatoes that are dressed with a touch of olive oil, balsamic vinegar, herbs, and salt and..... read more

Rib-Eye Steak with Ramp Chimichurri

Posted by Arturo McLeod, Special Contributor

Chimichurri gets a springtime twist with the addition of ramps. The raw ramps add a spicy allium flavor to the refreshing topping and serve as a counterpoint to the richness of this well marbled cut... read more