Spend less time over the stove and more time in the sunshine with these fast and easy dinner recipes.

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The journey of these rolls can be traced through Lebanon to Armenia, where kubez el tahineh comes from. They are simple to make, impressive to look at, and loved by all. They’re a particular favorite with kids. Eat them as they are, or sliced and spread with dibs w tahini, the Palestinian equivalent of peanut butter and jam, where creamy tahini is mixed with a little bit of grape or date molasses.

Treat yourself to a week's worth of delicious dinners that can all be on the table in less than 45 minutes.