Vegetarian
Herb Rice with Green Garlic, Saffron, and Crispy Shallots
This rice dish is based on one of the most famous Persian polos (pilaf), known as sabzi polo.
By Andy Baraghani
Lentil and Egg Stew
Poaching eggs right in the stew is so obviously genius, we’re still trying to figure out why we didn’t think of this recipe sooner.
By Nate Appleman
Honeynut Squash With Radicchio and Miso
What’s a honeynut squash, you ask? It looks like a miniature butternut squash and has sweet, firm flesh that stands up to any cooking method.
By Nate Appleman
"Cromlet" With Wilted Greens and Fennel and Olive Salad
This savory gluten-free vegetarian pancake recipe can be made in the same pan as the wilted greens, maximizing efficiency for a healthy weeknight meal.
By Alaina Sullivan
Spaghetti with Lots of Kale
You will think this pasta recipe calls for an absurd amount of kale, but it will shrink a ton when cooked.
By Carla Lalli Music
Wild Mushroom and Parsnip Ragout
This hearty vegetarian ragout—served on a bed of creamy polenta—gets a boost of rich flavor from umami-packed tomato and miso pastes.
By Katherine Sacks
Midnight Puppy Chow
Our upgrade on the slumber party classic gets earthy sweetness from maple syrup and a black-as-night look from a cocoa powder coating.
By The Epicurious Test Kitchen
Amaya’s Migas
Serve this meatless main—made by frying torn-up tortillas or tortilla chips with eggs, tomatoes, and cheese—for breakfast or whenever you need an authentic Tex-Mex experience.
By Robb Walsh
Homemade Sprinkles
These naturally dyed sprinkles are just as vibrant as store-bought—plus, they taste like raspberry lemonade, thanks to freeze-dried berries.
By Kat Boytsova
Brassicas Bowl
Lots of seeds keep this bowl of roasted broccolini, shaved Brussels sprouts, and raw kale exciting.
Curried Yellow Split Pea Soup with Spiced Coconut
Top this Madras curry–perfumed soup with earthy-sweet spiced coconut chips for a warming vegetarian dinner.
By Carla Lalli Music
Mirror Cake Glaze
Let your love shine by pouring this colorful white chocolate glaze over a heart-shaped cake.
By Anna Stockwell
Delicata Squash and Brussels Sprouts Salad
Toss roasted squash and Brussels sprouts with a perfectly salty and spicy miso-harissa dressing for a refreshing change of pace.
By Andrea Bemis
Flourless Cacao Fudge Cake
Raw cacao powder retains a higher portion of nutrients than more common cocoa powder, which is usually heated during manufacturing. Swap the almond meal here for hazelnut meal, if you prefer.
By Donna Hay
Bannock Two Ways
A biscuit- or scone-like quick bread, popular in Canada, that's cooked in a frying pan instead of being baked.
By Lindsay Anderson and Dana VanVeller
3-Ingredient Microwave Cheese Sauce
This velvety-smooth sauce uses real cheddar (not the processed stuff) and comes together in less than 10 minutes. Serve as is with chips, fries, or chili dogs, or transform it into the best queso you've ever had (see below for more on that). Pro tip: Skip the aged cheddar from the fancy cheese counter—the sauce will be even creamier with a block of no-frills cheddar from the dairy aisle of the supermarket.
By Rhoda Boone
Spicy Tofu With Pickled Shiitake Mushrooms
How to prevent tofu from being bland? Toss it in a robust, spicy, salty, and deeply seasoned marinade.
By Andy Baraghani
Sweet Potato Fritters with Poached Eggs and Avocado
A combination made in healthy-foodie heaven, this will be sure to satisfy you first thing in the morning!
By Alice Liveing
Cauliflower-Carrot Cheesy Tots
Cauliflower and carrot—in place of the usual potato—add sweet, vegetal flavor and a good dose of fiber, antioxidants, and vitamins to this irresistible play on tater tots.
By Katherine Sacks
Creamy Pinto Bean Dip
Serve this lightly spiced, last-minute bean dip with tortilla chips and watch it disappear before half-time.
By Rhoda Boone