Vegan

We can't imagine buying this drink necessity—it's so easy to make at home.

These vegetables pick up a little spice and sourness from the pickling, but they stay crisp and retain their individual flavors.

A long turn in the oven gives these juicy plum tomatoes good caramelization, lending sweetness to their robust flavor.

Only one more fruit is added to this vibrant red applesauce, yet its fragrance and tastiness seem to triple. Smooth and elegant, it complements roast meats and makes a wonderful dessert on its own.

Here, something savory becomes addictively sweet and salty. The confectioners sugar helps brown the eggplant, and panko adds crunch.

Breaking down the season's freshest tomatoes and piling them on sourdough toast creates a simple and flavorful first course.

The all-purpose side: It goes with the lamb, the chicken, the lobster, and anything else you're grilling this summer.

For a richer version, add a little olive oil.

For a heartier dish, add sliced grilled steak or chicken. Hoisin sauce can be found in the Asian foods section of many supermarkets and at Asian markets.

Cranberries mixed with sugar and citrus are perfectly fine for turkey, but pork needs something a little different. Here, the tart quality of the cranberries is underlined by the horseradish, and together they enhance the sweet, sturdy nature of roast pork.