There are two types of people: those who cling to summer (and their Tomatoes and corn and cucumbers) until it’s too hot for Birkenstocks and those who welcome the spooky season with open arms and cable-knit sweaters. We believe that both parties can reach an agreement on Lidey Heuck’s proposal. white chicken chili (above), a hearty meal that brings cozy vibes without too much heaviness. Useful shortcuts and modifications abound: use rotisserie or leftover chicken; add a little sour cream (and mash more white beans) for added thickness; Increase or reduce chiles depending on your spice preferences. And we can all agree that the best part of any chili is the toppings, so have tortilla chips and shredded cheese ready.

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Yewande Komolafe crispy tofu with cashews and baby peas It’s equally satisfying without leaving you feeling sluggish. If peas have disappeared from your market, use what you have, Yewande writes: “Peas, green beans, broccoli or asparagus? If it is fresh and green, it will work well.”

Another muscular but brilliant dish: this spaghetti za’atar and labneh, a new recipe from Ham El-Waylly. Spicy labneh gives this 30-minute pasta dish the creamy texture of an Alfredo, but decidedly with more zing. Strained yogurts, like Greek yogurt or skyr, are good substitutes for labneh, but you’ll either want to add the dairy last to prevent it from separating. Don’t worry if that sounds complicated. Ham is here to help.

And to lift both your lunch and sagging back-to-school spirits, here’s Ali Slagle. vegan green goddess dressing to use in all kinds of desktop salads (and to dress up leftovers), and Samantha Seneviratne’s giant skillet chocolate chip cookie. If the words “giant chocolate chip cookie” have piqued your interest, you can watch Samantha bake her crowd-pleasing cookie. here – because another thing we can all agree on is that the best chocolate chip cookie is the one the size of your face.

For a limited time, you can now see all of these recipes for free. Simply download the New York Times Cooking app to start your free trial. Apple iOS users can download the app herewhile Android users can use this link. Enjoy!

There are two types of people: those who cling to summer (and their Tomatoes and corn and cucumbers) until it’s too hot for Birkenstocks and those who welcome the spooky season with open arms and cable-knit sweaters. We believe that both parties can reach an agreement on Lidey Heuck’s proposal. white chicken chili (above), a hearty meal that brings cozy vibes without too much heaviness. Useful shortcuts and modifications abound: use rotisserie or leftover chicken; add a little sour cream (and mash more white beans) for added thickness; Increase or reduce chiles depending on your spice preferences. And we can all agree that the best part of any chili is the toppings, so have tortilla chips and shredded cheese ready.

Featured recipe

White Chicken Chili

See recipe →

Yewande Komolafe crispy tofu with cashews and baby peas It’s equally satisfying without leaving you feeling sluggish. If peas have disappeared from your market, use what you have, Yewande writes: “Peas, green beans, broccoli or asparagus? If it is fresh and green, it will work well.”

Another muscular but brilliant dish: this spaghetti za’atar and labneh, a new recipe from Ham El-Waylly. Spicy labneh gives this 30-minute pasta dish the creamy texture of an Alfredo, but decidedly with more zing. Strained yogurts, like Greek yogurt or skyr, are good substitutes for labneh, but you’ll either want to add the dairy last to prevent it from separating. Don’t worry if that sounds complicated. Ham is here to help.

And to lift both your lunch and sagging back-to-school spirits, here’s Ali Slagle. vegan green goddess dressing to use in all kinds of desktop salads (and to dress up leftovers), and Samantha Seneviratne’s giant skillet chocolate chip cookie. If the words “giant chocolate chip cookie” have piqued your interest, you can watch Samantha bake her crowd-pleasing cookie. here – because another thing we can all agree on is that the best chocolate chip cookie is the one the size of your face.

For a limited time, you can now see all of these recipes for free. Simply download the New York Times Cooking app to start your free trial. Apple iOS users can download the app herewhile Android users can use this link. Enjoy!