Recipes

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Each box of risotto contains a seasoning packet, but you’ll need only one for this recipe; save the other for flavoring soup stock or another grain dish.

Chicken tenders may be larger than strips, so slice if needed. If you can’t find Thai coconut curry hummus, buy regular hummus and add dried coconut, curry powder and garlic powder to taste. If you like, you can substitute

For superquick prep, purchase already peeled and deveined shrimp.

Save even more time by buying precut vegetables at your market’s salad bar.

This is served French style, as a salade composée—each person assembles the elements on a plate and then drizzles with vinaigrette.

To make prep even quicker, swap 2¾ cups cabbage slaw mix for the carrots and cabbage in the recipe. If you can’t find kelp noodles, rice noodles make a fine substitute.

Learn the basics of making overnight oats using this illustrated recipe.

If you’re exhausted from holiday feasting and want something simple to take to a New Year’s Eve party, or to have on hand for family snacks and ready-made travel treats, try these 17 easy recipes for bars, balls and bites that will fit nicely into your schedule—and your fridge.