Zaynab Issa
Zaynab Issa is an associate food editor at Bon Appétit. After working on a self-published zine that formalized her family’sEast-African Indian recipes, she began freelancing at Buzzfeed and contributing culturally rooted recipes and stories to Bon Appétit and Food52. She’s an avid baker and carb lover. Her approach to recipe development keeps the home cook front of mind, prioritizing ease and flexibility. Zaynab grew up in New Jersey and graduated from Baruch College with a B.A. in Journalism and Marketing. She currently lives in New York and enjoyscreating video content for TikTok在旧货店盘和钱包,and exploring New York’s restaurant scene in her free time.
Brown-Butter Banana Nut Muffins
All the fun of banana bread in a portable, oh-so-charming package. Plus, it all comes together in one bowl for easy cleanup.
Coronation Curried Chicken Salad Pastries
This curried chicken salad is delicious in a sandwich, but gets even better between layers of flaky, buttery puff pastry.
Roasted Carrot Soup With Crispy Shallots
This sheet-pan soup featuring deeply roasted vegetables and earthy, spicy ginger is the ultimate hands-off approach to dinner.
Spinach and Ricotta Lasagna
This creamy, dreamy vegetarian pasta bake is a cross between spinach ricotta ravioli and baked ziti. Make ahead and freeze it for months for dinner on demand.
Pasta al Preserved Limone
Preserved lemon works its complex, briny magic in this unexpected, pantry-friendly, and speedy take on classic pasta al limone.
Sheet-Pan Merguez Hash With Fried Eggs
Free your merguez from its casings and have yourself a meal in no time. Runny yolks from crispy-edged fried eggs provide a saucy balance.
Make-Ahead Egg and Cheese Sandwiches
Mornings on the go just got so much better with these Calabrian chile mayo–spiked egg and cheese sandwiches.
Masala Skillet Scramble
Meet your new favorite, a cumin-and-jalapeño-spiked take on scrambled eggs. Enjoy them straight out of the skillet or stuff them into tacos.
Gingery Chicken Noodle Soup
Curry powder, lime juice, and skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs amp up boxed stock, delivering massive flavor in minimal time—all in one pot.
Sheet-Pan Orange Tofu and Broccoli
A take-out favorite meets sheet-pan dinner in this vegetarian take on orange chicken, featuring extra-firm tofu and a fresh, zingy sauce.
Coconutty Beans and Greens Stew
Canned beans get a full-on makeover in this creamy, coconutty, spiced stew fortified with Swiss chard and sweet potato—perfect for cold winter days.
Kale Salad With Roasted Tempeh and Mushrooms
The secret to a dinner-worthy salad? A deeply savory cooked element, like miso-roasted tempeh and mushrooms.
Crispy Salmon With Fennel-Date Salad
Crispy salmon skin, crunchy fennel salad, and creamy tahini yogurt make this a texture-seeker’s dream dinner.
Chocolaty Chai
This sweet and spiced chai is a cross between gingery masala chai and rich hot cocoa—the best of both cozy drink worlds.
Chipotle-Roasted Cauliflower Tacos
This vegetarian cauliflower taco recipe uses the smoky adobo sauce from a can of chipotle chiles to bring big flavor to the titular roasted veggies.
Always-Tender London Broil
Achieve a perfectly juicy marinated London broil thanks to one secret ingredient you likely already have in your pantry.
Extra-Fluffy Cinnamon Rolls With Cream Cheese Frosting
Tangzhong is the secret to the super-soft, pillowy dough that encases a brown butter–cinnamon sugar filling and gets topped with a tart cream cheese frosting.
Supremely Easy Teriyaki Chicken
Everyone’s favorite teriyaki glaze is shockingly easy and pantry-friendly.
Jammy Onion and Miso Pasta
Inspired by French onion soup, this pasta is deeply savory, relying on umami-rich miso to deliver flavor fast.