15+ New Recipes We Can’t Wait To Make This May

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On May 1, 2025

A new month is here, and we can’t wait to try out these delicious recipes! Start off the month of May with tasty options for every meal of the day. Whether you decide to make fruity smoothies like our Watermelon-Peach Smoothie or refreshing salads like our Cucumber, Tomato & Avocado Salad with Lemon-Shallot Vinaigrette, there are plenty of flavorful dishes to last the entire month.

Watermelon-Peach Smoothie

Ali Redmond

Made with ripe watermelon and frozen peaches, this smoothie bursts with fruity flavor without the need for added sugar. Use frozen peaches from a bag or freeze your own ripe, in-season peaches for the best sweet and fruity flavor.

Roasted Sesame-Chile Cabbage Salad

Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall

Tossed with toasted sesame seeds and scallions, this dish transforms simple cabbage into a vibrant side dish. The nutty richness of toasted sesame oil, the heat of chile flakes and a splash of rice vinegar combine to create the perfect balance of flavors.

Cucumber, Tomato & Avocado Salad with Lemon-Shallot Vinaigrette

Ali Redmond

Crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes and creamy avocado create a delicious contrast in this easy salad. Tossed with a zesty lemon-shallot vinaigrette, this salad is bright, tangy and perfectly balanced.

Creamy Lemon-Dill Chicken & Rice Casserole

Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Abby Armstrong

This creamy lemon-dill chicken and rice casserole is pure comfort in a bowl, bursting with the bright, fresh flavors of lemon and dill. Tender chicken and brown rice make it a satisfying, cozy dish everyone will love.

Carrot-Cucumber Salad

Photographer: Brie Goldman Food Stylist: Annie Probst Prop Stylist: Breanna Ghazali

Carrot salads are refreshing, and this one—with cucumber, red onion and a zesty cilantro-chile vinaigrette—is sure to become a new favorite. It’s excellent served with grilled fish.

Crispy Sheet-Pan Black Bean Tacos

Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Abby Armstrong

Baked to crispy perfection on your trusty sheet pan, these tacos are packed with seasoned black beans and melty cheese and served with a creamy chipotle crema, making them a fuss-free meal the whole family will love!

Cauliflower alla Vodka

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Clarie Spollen

This cauliflower alla vodka is the plant-based meal you need right now! Cauliflower soaks up the creamy vodka sauce beautifully, making it a satisfying alternative to pasta.

Arroz con Habichuelas Guisadas

Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Annie Probst, Prop Stylist: Breanna Ghazali

Arroz con Habichuelas Guisadas is a classic Puerto Rican dish celebrated for its rich, comforting flavors. The beans are stewed in an aromatic broth that gets its flavor from recaito and herbs like culantro and cilantro. Served over tender white rice, it’s a hearty and warming meal.

Simple Carrot & Cabbage Salad

Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Marianne Williams, Prop Stylist: Abby Armstrong

This simple carrot-and-cabbage salad is crisp and refreshing. It’s tossed in a light vinaigrette made with lemon, honey and Dijon mustard, allowing the natural sweetness of the carrots and the crunch of the cabbage to shine.

Roasted Beets with Mustard Vinaigrette

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Clarie Spollen

Packed with flavor, this is a delicious side dish that brings out the natural sweetness of beets with a tangy, zesty kick. For a more substantial meal, add grilled or roasted chicken, or turn it into a vibrant salad and serve it over a bed of peppery arugula.

Roasted Cabbage-Steak Spanakopita Melts

Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Giovana Vazquez , Prop Stylist: Abby Armstrong

These roasted cabbage-steak spanakopita melts are a fun, melty spin on the classic Greek dish. Each cabbage steak is topped with a creamy spinach mixture before hitting the broiler. We love the savory flavor that smoked Cheddar cheese adds to the dish.

Ranch-Roasted Cauliflower

Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Giovana Vazquez, Prop Stylist: Abby Armstrong

Ranch-roasted cauliflower is a bold, flavorful side dish that brings out the natural sweetness of cauliflower combined with an herb-packed coating. Garlic, onion and dill add a savory punch, while a squeeze of lemon adds a brighter flavor, if you prefer.

No-Cook Chickpea, Beet & Quinoa Salad

Ali Redmond

This easy, no-cook chickpea salad comes together in minutes. Look for precooked beets in the produce section of the grocery store. With a bright lemony-garlic dressing, this salad is the perfect side to accompany grilled chicken or roasted salmon.

Sheet-Pan Chicken & Broccoli

Photographer: Hannah Hufham, Food Stylist: Amanda Stanfield, Prop Stylist; Joshua Hoggle

This sheet-pan miso-garlic chicken and broccoli dinner is low in calories, but high in protein to keep you satisfied, a key combination if you’re trying to lose weight.

High-Fiber Chai Energy Balls

Photographer: Stacy Allen, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley

These chai energy balls are the ultimate snack—packed with flavor, fiber and just the right amount of natural sweetness. Infused with warm spices like cinnamon, cardamom and ginger, these bite-size snacks deliver chai-like vibes in every bite.

Spiced Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Ali Redmond

These roasted sweet potatoes are pleasantly spiced with a subtle kick of heat from Aleppo pepper and smoked paprika. Serve these spiced potatoes as a side dish for roasted chicken or use them in a breakfast hash.

Passion Fruit Oatmeal Cakes

Photographer: Brittney Cottrell, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley

These fiber-packed oatmeal cakes are bursting with tropical passion fruit flavor—a delightful balance of tangy, sweet and slightly floral notes that will instantly brighten your morning.

Roasted Potato Tzatziki Bowls

Photographer Victor Protasio, Food Stylist Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist Christina Daley

Crispy, golden roasted potatoes are the centerpiece of these tasty bowls, accompanied by a tangy, herb-packed tzatziki sauce at the base. Loaded with fresh veggies like cucumbers, cherry tomatoes and red onion with a side of chickpeas, these bowls deliver big on flavor and nutrition.