Here at Food52, we have a lot<\/em> of opinions, from what you should make for dinner tonight<\/a> to the ideal plates, bowls, and glassware<\/a> for serving said dinner. To close out our Community Celebration Week, we decided to do what we do best: give you our very best recommendations for the recipes, products, and articles, all hand-picked by our staff. These are the dishes that we can\u2019t stop cooking, the most helpful, informative stories, and the Shop products we\u2019ve been using for years.<\/p>\n Note: Quotes have been edited for length and clarity.<\/em><\/p>\n This article is a go-to for fun ideas. It\u2019s so hard to find a solid roundup with this many creative options. It\u2019s also definitely saved a few friends in need of something for a book club or house-warming. \u2014Victor Wong, Head of Partner Operations<\/em><\/p>\n I firmly believe that soup season isn’t just a season, it’s a lifestyle. It doesn’t matter if it’s scorching hot on a summer day\u2014I want soup all year round. This list has some of my all-time favorites: Just close your eyes, pick a random one, and dinner is served! \u2014Dominique Evans, Social Content Creator<\/em><\/p>\n This investigation from Ella Quittner is the gold standard of Hot Dog Research. Whenever I’m craving a pork missile, I head straight to this article. \u2014Paul Hagopian, Editorial Intern<\/em><\/p>\n Rick Mart\u00ednez can do no wrong in my book, whether it’s his recipes or his nail polish colors\u2014that’s why I’ve bookmarked this article that features his Portland, Ore. Mexican restaurant recommendations. Now I just need to buy my flight! \u2014Madison Trapkin, Associate Editor<\/em><\/p>\n I make these beans almost every week, substituting kale for escarole. I love it, and it\u2019s my four-year-old\u2019s favorite meal. \u2014Rob Strype, Video Editing Lead<\/em><\/p>\n I\u2019ll take this salmon and Garlicky Roasted Potatoes<\/a> to my desert island! \u2014Sebastian Sardo, Brand Manager, Pantry<\/em><\/p>\n This is my go-to dish in a pinch, and it\u2019s nostalgic\u2014something I made with my mom at least twice a week in early Covid days. It makes for a perfectly balanced and stress-free meal with little planning. \u2014Eric Do, Product Manager<\/em><\/p>\n Michelle Rabin’s Miso & Banana Upside-Down Cake is my platonic ideal of baked goods\u2014it’s sweet, savory, and<\/em> incredibly easy to make, even if you’re not a pro baker (read: I am not a pro baker). \u2014Madison Trapkin, Associate Editor<\/em><\/p>\n I make this all the time for dinner! The garlic rice, especially, is something I\u2019ll serve on the side with tons of other dinners. \u2014Lizzie Greene, Head of Brand Partnerships Sales<\/em><\/p>\n Whenever it’s hot out, I want rum punch\u2014and this recipe is really good. \u2014Paul Hagopian, Editorial Intern<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n I am a gumbo freak, and I think this recipe is so great for someone looking to make an easy gumbo. I love how he has you make the roux in the oven. It saves so much time. \u2014Lizzie Greene, Head of Brand Partnerships Sales<\/em><\/p>\n This Sour Cream Coffee Cake recipe is a go-to in my family. It is so easy to make, it\u2019s moist, it\u2019s delicious, and it\u2019s perfect for when you\u2019re hosting a few people and need something to last all weekend long. \u2014Emily Leahy Bowers, Brand Strategy Director<\/em><\/p>\n Melissa Clark’s Harissa Chicken With Leeks, Potatoes & Yogurt is a longtime weeknight go-to meal for me! It’s easy, quick, and packed with flavor. \u2014Julia Nelson, Social Media Manager<\/em><\/p>\n I make this cake OFTEN. \u2014Isabel Montes, Video Editor<\/em><\/p>\n I love this tahini granola recipe. It’s simple, uses pantry staples, is easy to clean-up…not to mention it’s delicious! \u2014Hannah Karns, Sales Director<\/em><\/p>\n This is a dish I come back to again and again. One, it\u2019s super easy to clean up (a sheet-pan dinner never misses), and two, I love experimenting with adding veggies or swapping out apricots for dates. It’s endlessly customizable and gives me leftovers for a few work lunches. \u2014Emily Ziemski, Food Editor<\/em><\/p>\n This dish, excerpted from Cynthia Shanmugalingam\u2019s 2022 cookbook Rambutan<\/em>, is one of my favorite weeknight dinners, especially if I\u2019m cooking for friends who are vegetarian or have dietary restrictions. It\u2019s easy, fast, so delicious, and made with cheap, adaptable pantry staples. \u2014Anabelle Doliner, Editorial & Production Assistant<\/em><\/p>\n I really love this Spicy Eggplant Pasta. It’s surprisingly hearty for a vegan dish and has such delicious sweet and savory notes. Great for a weeknight dinner to throw together and such a crowd pleaser! \u2014Sydney Brown, Brand Partnerships Intern<\/em><\/p>\n This steak recipe from Eric Kim is in my constant rotation! \u2014Rebekah Daniels, Manager, Account Management<\/em><\/p>\n I know it feels wild to pour fancy coconut water into your rice, but seriously\u2014run, don’t walk. It\u2019s perfection. \u2014Anna Billingskog, Senior Food Stylist<\/em><\/p>\n I made this Sheet-Pan Crispy Rice with Bacon & Broccoli a few weeks ago, and let me tell you… I’ll be making it again very soon. \u2014Sam Brahler, Senior Account Manager, Brand Partnerships<\/em><\/p>\n I love making this chicken recipe in the summer when we have a bunch of people over and we’re grilling. \u2014Rebekah Daniels, Manager, Account Management<\/em><\/p>\n I have made this numerous times. I\u2019ve used different citrus juices, other crackers. It\u2019s never not a hit, and it\u2019s stupid delicious. \u2014Anna Billingskog, Senior Food Stylist<\/em><\/p>\n I’m a sucker for cinnamon rolls and these are pretty banging, especially as the summer near \u2014Nick Paradise, Senior Director, Product<\/em><\/p>\n I love this recipe so much. I cannot tell you how many times I\u2019ve made it for myself and for people that I love. \u2014Anna Billingskog, Senior Food Stylist<\/em><\/p>\n A staple in my Tuesday Pasta Night routine. So much flavor, yet so easy to make. \u2014Gina Shub, Senior Manager, CRM & Loyalty<\/em><\/p>\n I\u2019m a huge pumpkin fan, and this really hits the spot. \u2014Sam Mohr, Email Marketing Manager<\/em><\/p>\n In my book, the more garlic the better. This recipe never disappoints. \u2014Jacqui Murphy, Brand & Strategic Partnerships<\/em><\/p>\n These cookies are absolutely delish! The toasted sesame oil completes them. \u2014Alana Cooper, Senior Sales Director<\/em><\/p>\n Perfectly salty and sweet. It\u2019s DELICIOUS. \u2014Elizabeth Spiridakis Olson, VP, Creative<\/em><\/p>\n This cheesy pizza gives me old-school, nostalgic, dine-in Pizza Hut vibes. It\u2019s crispy, chewy, and cheesy. I pull this out for a quick family meal on a Tuesday or as a crowd-pleasing app for a dinner party. \u2014Matt Greenberg, SVP, Brand Partnerships<\/em><\/p>\n I’ve made this recipe a million times, and each time I’m newly delighted by just how quick the dough is to assemble and how pillowy the finished gnocchi are. The recipe comes from Christina DiLaura who was our first Shop director. \u2014Amanda Hesser, Co-founder<\/em><\/p>\n I make this soup all the time. It tastes like so much more than the sum of its parts, and the peppered scallions are not to be missed. \u2014Margaret Lunetta, Senior Producer, Brand Partnerships Video<\/em><\/p>\n This Egg Drop Soup recipe is extra-special to me since it comes from my friend, who learned the recipe from his grandmother. It takes just 10 minutes to pull together (yes, actually) and is a bowl full of savory, comforting goodness. \u2014Erin Alexander, Managing Editor<\/em><\/p>\n A bundt cake is always overlooked but, in my opinion, is far superior because you get icing on most of your slice! The sour cream-based frosting is a perfect tangy compliment to the sweet, gooey chocolate cake. \u2014Kiernan Black, Studio Manager<\/em><\/p>\n I\u2019ve served these at every dinner party I’ve had, and they\u2019re always the thing people leave talking about and ask me the recipe for after. \u2014Margaret Lunetta, Senior Producer, Brand Partnerships Video<\/em><\/p>\n This creamy mushroom pasta is like a warm hug. It’s so quick to make and the balsamic vinegar gives it such a special flavor. It\u2019s great to make for a group, and it\u2019s always met with rave reviews! \u2014Lindsey Green, Brand Strategy Manager<\/em><\/p>\n I love Dorie Greenspan’s Ricotta Spoonable. It\u2019s something that\u2019s very easy and delicious for hosting, or just maybe something to eat with a glass of wine. I found it via this Make-Ahead Lazy Sunday Menu<\/a> the team put together, which also includes one of my husband\u2019s faves, Ali Slagle\u2019s Tortellini with Mortadella & Peas<\/a>. \u2014Ariel Pietrobono Costa, Creative Strategy Director<\/em><\/p>\n I\u2019m a huge fan of these felt coasters. I truly never thought I could love a coaster so much. They absorb moisture, are minimal-looking, and don\u2019t stick to your glass when you lift them up. Love. \u2014Celeste Scollan, Senior Copywriter<\/em><\/p>\n <\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n There’s truly nothing more joyful than zany serving utensils, and these flower-shaped ones from our Shop take the cake. I love showing these off when I’m hosting! \u2014Madison Trapkin, Associate Editor<\/em><\/p>\n <\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n This OXO dish rack lives next to my sink and is a game changer \u2014Emily Leahy Bowers, Brand Strategy Director<\/em><\/p>\n <\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n This travel tumbler is my absolute fave! It\u2019s easy to fill thanks to the two-piece lid, and it looks pretty wherever I set it (which is everywhere in my apartment). \u2014Maurine Hainsworth, Senior Copywriter<\/em><\/p>\n <\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n We use our Smithey cast iron set every weekend\u2014the skillet for bacon and roasting veggies and the griddle for pancakes and quesadillas. \u2014Hannah Karns, Senior Sales Director<\/em><\/p>\n <\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n This Yamazaki dish rack will always be my favorite. It\u2019s so well-designed and has held up wonderfully over the last couple years. \u2014Ariel Pietrobono Costa, Creative Strategy Director<\/em><\/p>\n I don’t know how I ever lived without my Breville Bambino Plus! It makes the best<\/em> espresso for cappuccinos and lattes, and it’s the perfect size for my limited countertop space. \u2014Erin Alexander, Managing Editor<\/em><\/p>\n I’m absolutely OBSESSED with the Mosser Colored Glass Nesting Shallow Bowls! All of the colors are beautiful, but my favorite is the Jadeite \u2014Ryan Gross, Senior Program Activation Strategist, Brand Partnerships<\/em><\/p>\n1. Our 34 Best Nonalcoholic Cocktails for Flavor-Filled, Booze-Free Sipping<\/a>
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\n<\/h3>\n3. The Absolute Best Way to Cook a Hot Dog, According to So Many Tests<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\n4. 4 Must-Visit Mexican Restaurants in Portland, According to Rick Mart\u00ednez<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\n5. Stewy White Beans with Escarole, Garlic & Sizzled Rosemary<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\n6. Shiitake Salmon With Crispy Skin From Marc Matsumoto<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\n7. Ina Garten’s Skillet-Roasted Lemon Chicken<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\n8. Miso & Banana Upside-Down Cake<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\n9. Gochujang-Yogurt Chicken With Garlic Butter Rice<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\n10. Rum Punch<\/a>
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11. Alton Brown’s Shrimp Gumbo<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\n12. Sour Cream Coffee Cake With Cinnamon Swirl<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\n13. Harissa Chicken With Leeks, Potatoes, & Yogurt<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\n14. Orange-Cardamom Olive Oil Cake<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\n15. Tahini Pistachio Granola From Jenn\u00e9 Claiborne<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\n16. Sheet-Pan Harissa Chicken With Smashed Olives & Apricots<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\n17. Coconut Dal With Kale From \u2018Rambutan: Recipes from Sri Lanka\u2019<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\n18. Spicy Eggplant Pasta<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\n19. Steak Dinner for One With Fish Sauce & Lime Butter<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\n20. Vibrant Turmeric Coconut Rice From Andrea Nguyen<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\n21. Sheet-Pan Crispy Rice with Bacon & Broccoli<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\n22. Halfsies Chicken<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\n23. Bill Smith\u2019s Atlantic Beach Pie<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\n24. Peach Butter Cinnamon Rolls<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\n25. Olive Oil\u2013Braised Chickpeas From Joy the Baker<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\n26. Miso-Mushroom Pasta<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\n27. Pumpkin Coffee Cake With Maple Glaze<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\n28. Tomato Soup With a Whole Head of Garlic<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\n29. Toasted Sesame Cookies<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\n30. Olive Oil & Maple Granola From Nekisia Davis<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\n31. Crispy Cheesy Pan Pizza Recipe From King Arthur Flour<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\n32. Grandma DiLaura’s Italian Ricotta Gnocchi<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\n33. Cheesy Potato Soup With Peppered Scallions<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\n34. 10-Minute Egg Drop Soup<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\n35. Chocolate Dump-It Cake<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\n36. Renee Erickson’s Saut\u00e9ed Dates<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\n37. Creamy Mushroom Pasta<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\n38. Ricotta Spoonable<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\n39. Graf Lantz Felt Coasters<\/a>
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<\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n40. Flower Salad Servers<\/a>
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<\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n41. OXO Good Grips Aluminum Fold Flat Dish Rack<\/a>
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<\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n42. Kinto Double-Walled Insulated Travel Tumbler<\/a>
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<\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n43. Smithey Cast-Iron 2-in-1 Flat Top Griddle & Skillet<\/a>
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<\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n44. Yamazaki Home Wood-Handled Dish Rack<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\n45. Breville Bambino Plus Espresso Machine<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\n46. Mosser Colored Glass Nesting Shallow Bowls<\/a>
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