Macho Man

Tender, fresh asparagus is versatile and can be used in everything from simple side dishes and salads to hearty main meals. So, when asparagus season arrives, it’s the perfect excuse to pick up a bunch at the grocery store. We’ve rounded up an assortment of flavorful and fresh asparagus recipes that showcase ways you can use this spring vegetable. From sandwiches to salads, simple side dishes (including cheesy roasted asparagus) to hearty main meals, these recipes are a delicious way to enjoy fresh asparagus.

Skillet meals are popular because they’re simple and make cleanup a breeze. A good skillet can go from the stovetop to the oven, making it perfect for everything from crispy fried chicken to baked desserts. Preparing a meal in a skillet helps to develop flavor, especially if using a cast iron skillet, because the pan will retain the heat, which creates wonderful browning, and adds flavor to dishes like meat, cornbread, and cobblers. In this roundup of easy skillet recipes, you’ll find easy meals, one-pan dinners, skillet breakfasts, and even cast iron desserts. Fewer pans, less clean up… that’s a win-win.

Chicken salad is one of our favorite dishes. It can be served on a croissant, stuffed into a sandwich, or alongside crackers. We’ve gathered chicken salad recipes that are perfect for quick lunches, picnics, and warm-weather meals. They prove there’s more than one way to prepare chicken salad. From a classic mayonnaise-based salad to fruity and nutty chicken salads, to creatively and boldly seasoned, these chicken salad recipes are worth trying.