Vegetarian
Caviar and Crème Fraîche Tartlets
It doesn't get simpler—or more elegant—than crème fraîche and caviar tartlets alongside a glass of sparkling wine.
By Union Square Events
Salted Coconut Granola
Coconut oil adds an extra punch of coconut flavor, while an egg white adds extra crunch to this granola.
By Anna Stockwell
Honey-Glazed Carrots With Carrot Top Gremolata
Dark honeys, like buckwheat, bring a touch of earthy sweetness to these lightly glazed beauties. The gremolata, made with the frilly green carrot tops, make a delicious and pretty finishing touch while adding to your #wasteless repertoire. If bunched carrots with tops aren't available, use parsley for the gremolata instead.
By Mindy Fox
Winter White Salad With Endive and Pomegranate
This simple, light salad showcases the beauty of winter vegetables and makes an elegant start to a festive holiday meal.
By Mindy Fox
Buttermilk Biscuits With Honey Butter
Sweet honey butter, seasoned with a kiss of flaky sea salt, is the ultimate topping for these light-as-air biscuits.
By Blue Smoke
Cornbread
We included this simple, delicious cornbread to stuff the Cornbread-Stuffed Roasted Squash, but you may find yourself making it again to serve along with your favorite soup or chili.
By Jodi Berg
Cornbread-Stuffed Roasted Squash
Coming up with a scrumptious, satisfying vegetarian main dish for the holidays can be tricky. Search no more! This stuffed squash is loaded with classic fall flavors, and thanks in part to the Vitamix wet-chop, the prep for this dish is relatively simple.
By Jodi Berg
Pickled Pearl Onions
These bright zesty pickles are equally at home in a cocktail as they are in a salad, with pâté, or as part of a cured meats and cheese board.
By Mindy Fox
Pasta with Squash and Brown Butter
Brown butter and sage create a rich, complex sauce in just a few short steps for this simple pasta.
By Katherine Sacks
Pasta with Smoky Pumpkin Cream Sauce
Don't be fooled by the simple ingredient list: the combo of pumpkin purée and heavy cream turns into a luxurious pasta sauce with a rich smokiness thanks to Spanish smoked paprika.
By Anna Stockwell
Individual Orange Cranberry Biscuits
Perfect for a holiday brunch or a breakfast treat for houseguests, these tender biscuits are bursting with tart cranberries, orange zest, and the gentle perfume of vanilla.
By Jodi Berg
Cocoa Syrup
Brushing the sponge cake for the Bûche de Noël with this flavored syrup hydrates it and keeps it moist.
By Claire Saffitz
Apple Salad with Toasted Mustard Seeds and Herbs
By Alison Roman
Bucatini With Walnut-Parsley Pesto
That parsley in your fridge is lonely! Let it hang with chiles and walnuts for your next weeknight pasta.
By Chris Morocco
Eggs with Pickled Shallot and Parsley
You can cook the eggs a day ahead (keep them chilled), but don’t slice until the first guest rings the doorbell.
By Alison Roman
Silver Dollar Latkes
Sure, this recipe can make standard-size latkes, but the minis are just right for noshing while chatting.
By Alison Roman
Horseradish Labneh
By Alison Roman
Hot Sausage and Crispy Chard Pizza
Upgrade family pizza night with hot Italian sausage and a healthy dose of greens.
By Chris Morocco
Bitter Greens with Carrots, Turnips, and Oranges
The radicchio delivers nice color, but endive or escarole hearts would be smart substitutions flavorwise.
By Jon Shook & Vinny Dotolo, Animal and Jon & Vinny's, Los Angeles, CA