Alex Lau
Use whatever bread you have lying around, but we like the earthy flavor combo of rye and beets.
A bowl of comfort with ricotta “meatballs,” tiny pasta, and lots of greens.
Roasted poblanos, jalapeños, and red onion are coated with a melty sauce—warm with the flavors of pepper jack, and stabilized with a block of cream cheese.
With salty-sweet miso butter, chives, and savory flakes of nori, this cheesy sweet potato gratin recipe bears little resemblance to traditional versions.
Store-bought dumplings, fresh tomatoes, butter, and soy sauce simmer away for dinner in a flash.
Elegant and simple to prep ahead, this classic brunch dish gets its savory backbone from sautéed leeks.
Cooked beets, flaked salmon, and an array of crunchy vegetables crown a bed of spicy horseradish yogurt in this hearty salad.
This seasonal take on a Puerto Rican favorite adds pumpkin purée and a touch of warm spice for an autumnal flair.
Tender, juicy chicken skewers are possible in the oven—especially when roasted alongside spiced chickpeas and finished with fresh tomatoes and salty feta.