Vegetarian
Cauliflower With Pumpkin Seeds, Brown Butter, and Lime
Tossed with crunchy pumpkin seeds and drizzled with nutty brown butter is the best way to eat roasted cauliflower.
By Chris Morocco
Farro with Pistachios, Mixed Herbs, and Golden Raisins
A host of fresh herbs—mint, cilantro, and parsley—plus ginger and lemon zest add refreshing zip to this grain salad.
By Jon Shook & Vinny Dotolo, Animal and Jon & Vinny's, Los Angeles, CA
Classic Spinach-Artichoke Dip With Mozzarella and Parmesan
Two kinds of melty cheese make this dip extra luxe.
By Rhoda Boone
Wild Mushroom Noodle Soup
Make your own broth with little more than dried porcini mushrooms for this light, filling, and deeply flavorful vegetarian soup.
By Katherine Sacks
How to Eat Less Meat (Without Going Cold Turkey)
Consider shifting meat from the center of your plate to the side.
By Rhoda Boone
Cauliflower With Quinoa, Prunes and Peanuts
Treat cauliflower steaks like regular steaks by quickly pan-searing and then finishing them in a hot oven. Quinoa pilaf adds sweetness and crunch.
By Michael Anthony
Herby Barley Salad With Butter-Basted Mushrooms
Cook barley until chewy and tender, then top with an assortment of crisp, golden brown mushrooms that have been pan-seared and basted in a fragrant, thyme-infused butter.
By Chris Morocco
Charred Broccoli Salad with Eggplant Purée
The broccoli should still have snap and crunch after charring.
By Brooks Headley
Broccoli-Quinoa Salad with Buttermilk Dressing
If you're ever cornered by a bland bowl of vegetables or whole grains, throw a handful of herbs on it. They instantly make the meal more beautiful and flavorful—without adding any salt, fat, or sugar.
By Sara Dickerman
Lavender Marcona Almonds
These sugary, salty, fatty almonds are how diners can begin a meal at Jeremy Fox's Rustic Canyon. Thanks to a tactical addition of lavender, your guests will actually talk about them.
By Jeremy Fox
Whole Wheat Chapatis
If you have a stovetop griddle, use it to make a few flatbreads at a time.
By Rebecca Collerton
Herb-and-Garlic Rye Breadcrumbs
Use these in salads (croutons in every bite!), sprinkle over pastas, dust atop tender braised meats, or just eat them out of hand (naturally).
By Rich Torrisi and Mario Carbone, Carbone, NYC
Sweet-and-Sour Tomato Chutney
Think of this as Indian-spiced ketchup, and use it in all the same ways.
By Rebecca Collerton
Beet and Carrot Salad With Curry Dressing and Pistachios
Smaller beets are ideal for this since the rounds will fit neatly on the end of a fork.
By Rebecca Collerton
Herbed Chickpeas
Crispy, salty, creamy, and full of protein (really!), these chickpeas should be a staple in your kitchen.
By Alison Roman
Spicy Tofu Crumbles
Try these tossed into stir-fries, as a burrito filling, or folded into sautéed greens.
By Claire Saffitz
Stellar Quinoa Burger
With sweet potato as a binder, quinoa for protein, and meaty mushrooms for depth, this veggie burger beats anything in the frozen foods aisle.
By Cafe Pasqual's, Santa Fe, NM
Roasted Garlic Chili Sauce
Try this smeared on pork, folded into scrambled eggs, or tossed with rice.
By Claire Saffitz