How To Make Quick Vietnamese Beef Noodle Pho — Cooking Lessons from The Kitchn

Vietnamese beef noodle pho is an easy soup to fall in love with. Those chewy noodles, that savory broth, the tender slices of beef — all those crunchy, spicy, herby garnishes we get to toss on top. On a cold evening, after a rough day at work, when we're sick, on a lazy weekend afternoon — a bowl of piping hot pho is pretty much always a good idea.

Beef pho (pronounced "fuh"!) feels like a restaurant staple, but it's not actually all that hard to make a quick version at home. This recipe for quick Vietnamese beef pho was one of our favorites from The Kitchn Cookbook; so much so that we wanted to walk you through how to make it, step by step.

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Recipe: Slow Cooker Chicken Bacon Ragù — Recipes from The Kitchn

If you're a longtime reader of Kitchn, no doubt you have come across Faith's chicken ragù with bacon in the years since it was first published. This is one of those magical recipes whose flavor is inversely related to the number of ingredients and effort required to prepare it. A favorite among editors here at Kitchn, it's hard to believe it has taken us this long to revisit it.

While pork or beef ragùs regularly cross our tables, the transition into spring calls for swapping in something a bit lighter here: chicken.

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Recipe: One-Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken & Rice — Recipes from The Kitchn

Chicken and rice is a classic combination, but throw in some Cajun or Creole spice and make it creamy, and then you have a true winner. This stovetop rice casserole has juicy chicken cooked right in tender rice that's fragrant with lots of spices and black pepper. Crowned with a shower of scallions at the end, the dish is ready to be scooped into bowls and enjoyed as a comforting dinner. The leftovers make a great lunch the next day, too.

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Recipe: Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala — Weeknight Dinner Recipes from The Kitchn

I didn't think chicken tikka masala could really get much better, but then I remembered my best gadget friend: the slow cooker. This is a curry dish that benefits from a nice, long simmer anyway, so why not let that happen while I'm off doing other things? That's what I call smart cooking.

Spooned over some steamed rice, this easy slow cooker tikka masala is about to make your busy days very happy indeed.

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How To Make Easy Leftover Risotto Balls (Arancini) — Cooking Lessons from The Kitchn

Sequels usually fail to recapture the original magic of a book or movie. And when it comes to dinner, leftovers languish in the refrigerator or end up as a sad desk lunch. But on a rare occasion, the second take is the reason to try it in the first place. Case in point? Risotto balls.

There is a lot to love about a pan-fried two-bite morsel of rice and cheese, but the best thing is breaking through a thin, crispy coating to reveal ultra-rich and creamy rice and a pocket of gooey cheese. Here's how to make these all yours.

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Recipe: Sausage and Tomato Risotto — Recipes from The Kitchn

When fragrant Italian sausage, juicy tomatoes, and sweet basil join forces, you know things are going to be good. Here they're tucked into al dente risotto and the whole mess is made extra creamy, thanks to the additions of butter and grated Parmesan cheese.

Served up in shallow bowls, this is dinner at its very best. It's a one-pot dish simple enough for a weeknight yet just fancy enough for a casual dinner party with friends on the weekend. Either way you decide to enjoy it, you can't go wrong.

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Recipe: Slow Cooker Chicken Parm Meatballs — Recipes from The Kitchn

Want the cheesy, tomato-y goodness of chicken Parmesan without all the breading and frying? With the help of ground chicken and the slow cooker, you can make these juicy meatballs instead.

You'll end up with all the comforting flavors of chicken Parm, in cute meatball form — ready to be stuffed into rolls as subs or ladled onto pasta or soft, creamy polenta.

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