17 maximum recipes

One-pan roasted salmon with asparagus, new potatoes, lemon, and dill. Complete healthy dinner ready in 35 minutes with minimal cleanup and maximum flavor.

Cook each vegetable individually to maximum the flavor and texture. Then stir-fry them together with the black bean-garlic sauce and a drizzle of sesame oil.

Super blueberry muffins, packed with two full cups of fresh berries for maximum fruit-in-every-bite. A simple one-bowl recipe ready in 20 minutes for breakfast or snacking.

Baby portobello mushrooms, dried porcini mushrooms and tomatoes make this ragu taste super delicious. Mix it into spaghetti or use it to make lasagna, and it will deliver the maximum yumminess.

Simple bread machine cheddar bread with minimal ingredients and maximum cheese flavor. Perfect for sandwiches, toast, or serving alongside your favorite soup.

Simple Italian spaghetti with burst cherry tomatoes, garlic, chili pepper, and fresh basil. Pasta finishes cooking in the sauce for maximum flavor absorption.

Spaghetti with garlic and oil (aglio e olio) made richer with butter and white wine. Three tablespoons of garlic sauteed low and slow for maximum flavor in 20 minutes.

Luxurious amaretto-soaked brownies with chocolate amaretto frosting and white almond icing drizzle. Boozy, pecan-studded dessert bars that need overnight chilling for maximum flavor.

Tequila-marinated chicken wings grilled with chili powder, cayenne, and lime juice. Marinated overnight for maximum flavor, then basted on the grill. Serve with salsa or cheese dip.

A dense, fudgy chocolate banana tube cake made with devil's food cake mix, chocolate pudding mix, and three mashed bananas. Minimal prep, maximum chocolate flavor. Serves 12.

Chunky bittersweet chocolate cookies with hand-chopped chocolate bars and walnuts. Golden edges, soft centers, and pools of melted chocolate in every bite. Serve warm for maximum gooeyness.

Dry-rubbed baby back ribs grilled to smoky, caramelized glory alongside fresh corn on the cob brushed with homemade basil oil. Start the rub the night before for maximum flavor.

Salsa Mexicana (pico de gallo) with fresh tomato, white onion, serrano chilies, and cilantro. A raw, chunky Mexican table salsa best made right before serving for maximum crunch and freshness.

Stay abed stew is the ultimate lazy day meal. Cubed beef, carrots, potatoes, and tomato soup go into one casserole and bake low and slow for 5 hours. Almost zero prep, maximum comfort.

A golden, puffy soufflé filled with tender zucchini (or spinach), nutty Gruyère, and fresh parsley. Vegetarian, elegant, and easier than you think. Serve it straight from the oven for maximum wow factor.

Slow-simmered Indian chicken curry built on 30 minutes of caramelized onions, whole cinnamon, cardamom, and a rich tomato gravy. Rested for maximum depth, this is weekend cooking that rewards your patience.