Vegan
Dirty South Hot Tamales With Jackfruit and Cilantro Sauce
Bryant Terry’s luscious jackfruit tamales are not only a fascinating look at the crossover between Mexican and African American foodways, but proof that truly great tamales don’t require meat.
By Bryant Terry
Braised Tofu and Chiles
In this 30-minute dinner, tofu braises in soy sauce, mirin, and vinegar until it’s richly flavored.
By Chris Morocco
Bitter Greens With Sweet Mustard Vinaigrette
If you aren’t into bitter greens, this salad from vegetable maestro Bryant Terry may change your mind.
By Bryant Terry
Grape-Tarragon Spritzer
Looking for the ultimate booze-free cooler? Try Bryant Terry’s refreshing grape-tarragon spritzer, which cleverly keeps its cool with frozen grapes instead of ice cubes.
By Bryant Terry
Kimchi-Melon Gazpacho
Let this sweet n' spicy gazpacho take your tastebuds on a ride with notes of tangy kimchi and fruitiness of summer melons.
By Shilpa Uskokovic
Summer Corn Rice
Cooking sushi rice in a bath of kombu, fresh corn, and savory soy sauce is a recipe for summer success.
By Hana Asbrink
Saucy Grilled Summer Squash With Chickpeas
Grilling gamechanger? Use a skillet on the hot zones to blister tomatoes without losing any of their juices while simultaneously charring larger veggies on the grates alongside.
By Rachel Gurjar
Grilled Cauliflower and Broccoli With Lentils
Who needs meat when you have crispy cauliflower and broccoli steaks topped with a zingy chutney dressing?
By Rachel Gurjar
Khao Niao
Delightfully soft yet chewy Thai sticky rice is traditionally prepared in a bamboo basket set over a metal pot of boiling water, but you can easily replicate the method at home with a saucepan and a fine-mesh sieve.
By Leela Punyaratabandhu
Sambal Goreng Tempe
Toasty, nutty fried tempeh coated in a caramelized spice paste—plus lots of vegetables for good measure.
By Lara Lee
Sesame-Lemon Pickled Cucumbers
Lemon, green chiles, and sesame seeds add intrigue to these simple, extra-snappy cucumber pickles.
By Andy Baraghani
Tahini-Smothered Charred Cabbage
Cabbage as its best self: Grilled to charred, tender perfection, then doused in a creamy sesame sauce.
By Andy Baraghani
Any-Berry Shrub
Yes, this berry shrub recipe takes a couple of weeks to make—but once it’s ready you’ll have a tart-sweet, utterly refreshing beverage whenever you want.
By Christina Chaey
Rum-Soaked Fruit and Coconut Crisp Sundaes
It only takes a few minutes to turn ripe, in-season berries into a syrupy topping for a not-so-typical summer sundae.
By Chrissy Tracey
Bean Confit With Lemon, Saffron, and All the Alliums
Beans cozy up with spring alliums and plenty of olive oil.
By Asha Loupy
Chana Masala
The key to Yasmin Khan’s excellent chana masala? Chickpeas so soft that they melt in your mouth.
By Yasmin Khan
Ginger-Scallion Tofu Scramble With Spinach and Chili Oil
Spicy, creamy silken tofu with all of the crunchy toppings your heart desires.
By Lara Lee
Kisir (Spicy Bulgur Salad in Lettuce Cups)
In this dish from southeastern Turkey, chewy, nutty bulgur meets sour-sweet pomegranate molasses meets spicy Aleppo-style pepper meets crunchy-cool lettuce cups.
By Yasmin Khan
Salt-and-Pepper Cauliflower
Leave the hassle of deep-frying cauliflower to the restaurants! You’ll still get beautifully crispy florets by popping them into the oven.
By Justin Lee
Crunchy Greens With Fat Choy Ranch
Bright and tangy vegan ranch slathered over vibrant herbs and peppery watercress make this salad a summertime standout
By Justin Lee