Vegetarian
Gialina's Kale & Farro Salad With Avocado
Toss chopped raw kale with sweet carrots, creamy avocado, and nutty farro for texture, then dress it in a garlic dressing reminiscent of green goddess dressing.
By Tara Duggan
Coconut-Blueberry Smoothie
Raspberries or blackberries can be swapped in for the blueberries.
By Louisa Shafia
Coconut Quinoa
This recipe, with its double dose of coconut, is a quinoa game-changer.
By Louisa Shafia
Chocolate-Cinnamon Coffee Cake
If you like, serve this with whipped cream or an extra dollop of yogurt.
By Duane Sorenson
Arugula Salsa Verde
Using mature arugula leaves instead of the baby variety will make for a more peppery salsa. For a nice variation, try it with fresh basil and/or parsley.
By Melissa Hamilton and Christopher Hirsheimer
Eggplant Parmesan
Without the hassle of breading and frying, eggplant Parmesan goes from special-occasion project to easy weeknight dinner.
By Dawn Perry
Old-School Garlic Bread
You can cut and butter the bread well in advance, but don't bake it till guests arrive.
By Melissa Hamilton and Christopher Hirsheimer
French Onion Soup with Comté
Don't rush the browning of the onions—it's essential to the finished soup's flavor.
By Mimi Thorrison
Tad's Roasted Potatoes
By Amanda Hesser
Gougères
These delicate cheese puffs always impress. Once you get the hang of the dough, you'll serve them at every opportunity.
By Mimi Thorrison
Spicy Pickled Green Beans and Fennel
These hot and sour pickles are great alongside the spread and frittata , and make a perfect garnish for the Bloody Beers .
By Duane Sorenson
Shaved Broccoli Stalk Salad with Lime & Cotija
While waiting for a main course to finish cooking, you can make this simple salad with the remnants of a bunch of broccoli. Or, you can integrate the shaved broccoli, which is sweet, mild, and tender, into other lettuce-based salads, or julienne the strips for cabbage slaws.
By Tara Duggan
Cheddar and Horseradish Spread
This one is cheesy, tangy, and a little spicy. Serve with plenty of crackers.
By Andrew Knowlton
Collard and Pecan Pesto
A dip that proves collards don't have to be stewed for hours to be delicious.
By Andrew Knowlton
Miso-Tofu Ranch Dip
Umami-loaded ingredients (tofu and miso) make this the most addictive ranch ever.
Portuguese Baked Eggs
Baked eggs are great for brunch, and this version is no exception. But with a salad of leafy greens, it's also hearty and satisfying enough to double as dinner.
Roasted Carrots with Citrus Vinaigrette
By Allison Arevalo and Erin Wade
Mac Sauce (Béchamel 101)
By Allison Arevalo and Erin Wade
Rustic Polenta Casserole
This dish comes together fast for a simple weeknight meal, and it's also elegant enough to serve to any important guest.
By Sandy Pollock and Crystal Cook