We don’t know about you, but we don’t really feel like eating salad right about now. We want something warm and cozy and filling. In an ideal world, we also want something easy and healthy that you can make ahead for busy days. Enter this riff on a Greek salad.

After a busy or stressful day you just want something that makes you feel good on the inside, like a warm hug or a meal that’s as comforting as it is nourishing. That’s why we reach for comfort food.

Dinners that require one pan, whether they’re sheet pans, a skillet, or a pot, are dinnertime genius. They’re the key to getting something delicious and healthy on the table quickly, with a clean-up that’s even faster.

Berry growing in the US is at its peak in the warmest summer months. The antioxidant value of these small sweet berries is enough to warrant eating them right from the carton (please, please, wash it first, even if it’s organically grown), but for me, the taste is the real seller here.

Farmer’s market trips are a favorite activity in my family and friends, but they are a vital way to get the freshest, most nutrient rich produce and support your local agriculture to boot. Both nutritionists and restaurant chefs alike can be found picking at farmer’s markets.

Instant couscous has so much going for it, but when it’s too damn hot to even turn on the flame under a pot, it’s incredibly handy. Simply use boiling water (okay, stock if you have it) and let it sit for a few minutes, covered to allow the liquid to be fully absorbed.

Sometimes cooking breakfast isn’t on the agenda despite how we try, and there are myriad reasons why firing up the stove first thing in the morning isn’t in the cards. Maybe you’re running late. Maybe you want to eat something awesome but exude minimal effort.

Dinners that require one pan, whether they’re sheet pans, a skillet, or a pot, are dinnertime genius and the key to getting something delicious and healthy on the table quickly, with a clean-up that’s even faster.