15 Recipes for Aries Season, from Red Shakshuka to Flank Steak Tacos

Aries loves simplicity…but they also love condiments. These savory bites are paired with spicy sriracha ketchup and zingy mustard dipping sauce for good measure.

Impressive enough that Aries will get to flex their culinary skills, yet easy enough to prepare on a whim. The homemade, nutmeg-kissed béchamel really seals the deal. 

If Aries had to be defined by a single dish, it’d be zesty, spicy red shakshuka. (They’re ruled by Mars, after all.) This sign is basically harissa personified.

When in doubt, serve this sign the basics. This 35-minute breakfast staple never gets old, and we’re betting if you get stumped poaching the eggs, Aries will be able to help.

This dish stars cauliflower, potatoes and all the aromatic spices an Aries could want. Cumin, coriander, garam masala, mustard seed, turmeric and chili powder only need 30 minutes to work their magic.

No sign would turn down a 20-minute dinner, right? This ingeniously simple dish comes together in a single skillet with the help of produce, fresh herbs and pantry staples.

The sour, spicy cucumber salsa is right up the ram’s alley (even more so if it’s assembled ahead). Be sure to cook the steak no more than two minutes per side if your Aries likes ’em rare.

No self-respecting Aries will turn down a pizza night, especially when the pie is topped with sharp, fresh fennel and flavorful Italian sausage. Did we mention you’ll only need one skillet, eight ingredients and 30 minutes to make it?

When it comes to Aries adding garlic to a recipe, the limit does not exist. This twist on mashed potatoes calls for five cloves, but feel free to double it—the ram at the table will thank you.

This recipe will give your usual cutlets a run for their money. The panko coating gets a generous dose of garlic powder for flavor, then each piece is brushed with melted butter before it’s served.

Four-ingredient blue cheese crema has Aries’s name written all over it. It’s just the funky foil for tender sweet potatoes, earthy black beans and buttery avocado.

When cooking for an Aries, flavor is the name of the game. So this modernized take on split pea soup—complete with six ounces of smoky bacon, an entire can of pale lager and a dash of sherry vinegar—is sure to be a hit.

Sour trumps sweet on an Aries palate, so these teeny-tiny tartlets are the perfect dessert for this sign. They’ll also appreciate that they bake in flash in an easy-to-clean muffin tin.

The tart filling (and zodiac-inspired cookie cut-outs) are bound to win over any Aries. Matcha powder offers plenty of earthy flavor and a toasty edge to every bite.

Bookmark this beauty to serve over the summer, when blackberries are their most plump and stone fruit is its most delicious. (Aries will love that the upside-down cake practically decorates itself—no frosting required.)