Vegetarian
Heirloom Tomato Salad with Feta Dressing
This salad looks great using mixed color and sized tomatoes. The simple feta dressing keeps well for up to two weeks in a jar in the refrigerator. Dress the salad just before serving.
By Monday Morning Cooking Club
Grilled Mustard Broccoli
This is not your average side dish recipe: The broccoli is slathered in a spiced yogurt sauce, then grilled for even more flavor. This recipe is from Gunpowder, an Indian restaurant in London.
Eggs in Purgatory
By Joanne Weir
Spaghetti al Pomodoro from the Chefs at Eataly
Recipe Adapted From: 'How to Eataly: A Guide to Cooking, Buying, and Eating Italian Food' by Oscar Farinetti
By Eataly
Beet and Radish Pickles
These pickles are extra salty and crunchy. They’re best paired with fatty cuts of meat but also good to munch on by themselves. This recipe is from Gunpowder, an Indian restaurant in London.
Cooked Semi-Polished Rice (Haiga Mai)
Haiga mai has become a middle-of-the-road alternative for many health-conscious Japanese households. The appearance and taste is close to that of fully polished rice, but haiga, the nutrient-rich germ, is left intact (though the hull has been removed).
By Elizabeth Andoh
Maple Butter
Spread this easy compound butter on waffles, pancakes, and French toast for sure, but it's also great on a ham and cheese sandwich.
By Daniel Shumski
Sesame-Ginger Dressing
This savory, addictive dressing will taste good on just about anything, including cold noodle salads.
By Claire Saffitz
Miso-Mustard Dressing
The two flavors, miso and mustard, make an unlikely but incredibly delicious pair.
By Claire Saffitz
Kashmiri Hot Sauce
Use this hot sauce as a condiment or mix in additional aromatics like grated garlic and ginger to make a marinade for meat. This recipe is from Gunpowder, an Indian restaurant in London.
Grill-Roasted Pineapple
The smoky and sweet pineapple flesh can be scooped out and added to salsas, spooned over shortcakes or ice cream, or served alongside grilled pork, chicken, or fish. This recipe is from Lord Stanley in San Francisco, CA.
Green Chutney with Chaat Masala
Serve this tart and earthy chutney with grilled meats, samosas, or your favorite Indian curry. This recipe is from Gunpowder, an Indian restaurant in London.
Cucumber Raita with Black Mustard and Cilantro
While this cooling yogurt sauce recipe is welcome alongside spicy foods, it is also amazing slathered on flatbreads or spooned over basmati rice. This recipe is from Gunpowder, an Indian restaurant in London.
Homemade 3-Chile Harissa
This irresistibly smoky-spicy condiment lasts for a month and perks up everything from scrambled eggs to lamb chops.
By Alon Shaya
Wild Rice with Watercress and Hazelnuts
The sturdier your cress, the longer this salad will hold up at room temperature.
By Nick Nutting
Sautéed Collard Greens and Sweet Onion with Paprika
If you can’t find coconut vinegar for this collard greens recipe, use 2 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar instead.
By Sarah Kirnon
Garlicky Plantains
You can do the first fry ahead of time, then soak the plantains in garlic water, dry, and hold at room temperature until closer to mealtime.
By Sarah Kirnon
Crushed Potatoes with Oyster Bar Butter
Make extra seasoned butter to eat with pasta, on crusty bread, or, as the name implies, with shellfish.
By Nick Nutting
Coconut Rice and Peas
This Jamaican classic gets richness from coconut milk, heartiness from kidney beans, and an intoxifying aroma from fresh herbs and garlic.
By Sarah Kirnon