7 Last-Minute Meals Our Editors Make With Store-Bought Dumplings

"Each month, our staff shares unfussy recipe ideas that you can call upon any day of the week. Because yes, our editors love to cook, but sometimes we need to get dinner on the table 12 minutes ago. That's when we look to kitchen helpers, humble ingredients that can quickly turn into delicious meals. This month, it's all about store-bought dumplings."

"Turning them into a meal is as simple as tossing the boiled dumplings in melted butter (as much as you think is prudent) and spooning the lot over a plate of Greek yogurt. I'll often put in a little extra work, like adding lemon juice or crushed spices-caraway, chile flakes-to the yogurt sauce. Sometimes I'll swap out the butter for olive oil. If you have a few minutes to spare, you could top the dumplings with shaved radishes, sauerkraut, or chopped scallions."

Store-bought dumplings offer a quick, versatile shortcut for busy weeknight meals. Nearly every culture has a dumpling variant, from gyoza to empanadas to pierogies. Making dumplings from scratch is enjoyable but often impractical on weeknights. Ready-made dumplings can be floated into broths, tossed into salads, or splayed over yogurt for fast, flavorful meals. A simple treatment is boiled pelmeni tossed in melted butter and spooned over Greek yogurt. Optional additions include lemon, crushed spices, olive oil, shaved radishes, sauerkraut, or chopped scallions for extra brightness and texture.

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