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Lush confited garlic takes toasty, cheesy baguettes to another level.

Creamy on the inside and crackly on the outside, this kugel is completely irresistible.

This all-green salad is studded with creamy avocado, crunchy cucumbers, and asparagus, and punctuated by tons of fresh dill and basil. The varied shades of green look like spring in a bowl.

If you're making this entire menu in a single oven, put the souffléed gnocchi in the oven to bake after the fennel and carrots have been roasting for 10 minutes.

Gigante beans are our favorites, but almost any bean will be delicious this way. Smaller white beans, like cannellini, will cook more quickly.

These aren't sticky-sweet brown sugar baked beans. Think of them like the top crust of a good cassoulet.

Using these exact vegetables is not the point; choose whatever's in season and can stand up to being charred. The genius coffee dressing brings it all together.

Double-baking means double the fun—and the indulgence. This hybrid of baked and mashed potatoes is comfort food par excellence.

Pass the Pods C'mon, who doesn't love edamame? Consider this the adults-only version: sautéed, spicy, and highly snackable.

Membrillo lends subtle sweetness to the dressing; look for it at any well-stocked cheese counter.

This tarte tatin uses a colorful combination of Yukon gold potatoes, sweet potatoes, carrots, and parsnips. Fresh rosemary and sage add extra autumnal flair. Who needs flowers when you’ve got this holiday centerpiece?

As any deli aficionado will tell you, shredded lettuce—especially iceberg—is a glorious thing.

These get better with time, so don't hesitate to make them ahead.

A vegetarian twist on a Chinese take-out standard, these sprouts deliver crunch, spice, and zing.

A fun alternative to classic potato gnocchi.