Vegetarian
Mott St Ssam Sauce
Miso and hot pepper paste are at the root of every ssam sauce, but no two household's are the same. Tweak it to your liking.
Wakame-Cucumber Salad
This lightly pickled mix of vegetables and seaweed is especially good with seafood.
By Jiyeon Lee
Yogurt with Fresh Figs, Honey, and Pine Nuts
Warming the honey with rose water infuses it with flavor.
By Anissa Helou
Charred and Raw Corn with Chile and Cheese
All the flavors of a Mexican grilled corn on the cob, now in a convenient, tossed-together form.
By Alison Roman
Grilled Bread Salad with Sweet Peppers and Onions
Our grilled version of panzanella boasts sweet-and-sour flavors and gets even better as it sits.
By Alison Roman
Sweet and Tangy Hummus
Red pepper paste gives this garlic-free hummus its color and smoky-sweet flavor; find it in Middle Eastern markets or online.
By Anissa Helou
Peach Mustard
Where a chutney and mustard sauce overlap. Choose a very ripe– even bruised–peach for easy peeling.
By Lou Lambert and Larry McGuire
Pink Pickled Turnips
The turnips will taste great after just one week in the pickling liquid, but for that full-on saturated pink hue, let them sit for two full weeks.
By Anissa Helou
Grilled Eggplant and Greens with Spiced Yogurt
Grill up a mix of eggplant and hardy greens and serve with curry yogurt sauce and lots of mint for a light vegetarian dinner.
By Alison Roman
Sesame-Salt Dipping Sauce
Solar salt is coarse and crunchy and keeps its shape; Asian markets stock it, but kosher salt is fine, too.
By Edward Kim
Cilantro-Parsley Chutney
This sauce goes with pretty much any grilled meat; stir leftovers into yogurt to make a dip.
By Anissa Helou
Grilled Zucchini and Leeks with Walnuts and Herbs
We like the texture of the leeks and zucchini when left al dente-if grilled too long, they'll both go floppy.
By Alison Roman
Chickpea, Barley, and Feta Salad
Barley has nice heft and chew, but don't feel limited–use cooked farro, quinoa, or brown rice if you prefer.
By Dawn Perry
Concord Grape Sorbet With Rosemary And Black Pepper
Rosemary, both herbal and floral, elevates the flavor of the Concord grape, while black pepper adds spiciness.
Haricots Verts With Poached Eggs And Tarragon Vinaigrette
A silky, herby vinaigrette brings together fresh eggs and peak-season vegetables.
Spring Pea And Pea Shoot Omelet
With soft goat cheese, fresh young peas, and delicate pea tendrils, this omelet is an homage to spring.
By Kimberley Hasselbrink
Grilled Halloumi With Strawberries And Herbs
You'll want to eat the cheese as soon as possible after it comes out of the pan-it's most magical when hot.
By Kimberley Hasselbrink
Mushroom And Leek Sauté
Stir the mushrooms and leeks frequently enough so they caramelize without burning, then serve on top of steak.
By Mark Bittman