Root Vegetable

You can get away with making this foolproof salad with a sharp knife, but a mandoline is the ideal tool.

Garlic–brown butter makes these exceptional rolls fragrant and delicious, and a portion of cooked dough mixed into the batter keeps them supple. They’re a little labor-intensive, but once you taste them, you’ll be hooked.

The cranberry sauce for this holiday-ready side does double duty: It looks gorgeous (and tastes great) drizzled over roasted squash and sweet potatoes, but it’s also an excellent turkey condiment.

There are some flavors that beg to be paired, and sweet potatoes and ginger are in that category. This smooth, puréed soup is rich and comforting, ideal for fall evenings.

Toss steamed turnips in a double dose of lemon before showering them with Parmesan and garlic-infused panko for a bright and savory winter side.

This playful Indian take on veggie lasagna pairs chickpea-flour noodles with eggplant, sweet potatoes, and chile- and ginger-spiced tomato and yogurt sauces.

Truth: Garlic sizzling in olive oil is the greatest smell in the world and the only base needed to transform everything from spaghetti to shrimp to these collards into something that’s both simple and spectacular.

If using different-colored beets, remember to toss them separately so they don’t stain one another.

What happens when you cook with a lot of oil? Magic. Because oil conducts heat much more efficiently than air, foods that are confited in it, like these chicken thighs, come out incredibly moist and infused with the oil’s flavor.

Since the base of this dip is so simple—it's mostly sweet potatoes and tahini—homemade za'atar (a Middle Eastern spice blend) really helps the flavors stand out.

Blanch chopped broccoli before cooking your pasta in the same water, then toss the whole thing with crumbled sausage and plenty of chile flakes, butter, and Parmesan.

Charred scallions add smoky depth to the creamy, double-acid (lemon and rice vinegar) dressing that pulls this salad of store-bought chicken, Bibb lettuce, avocados, and radishes together.

This quick taco is simple, but full of flavor and texture. Chile paste brings a hint of spice, creamy yogurt brings a little tang, and charred tortillas bring a subtle crunch.

The classic, beloved Marcella Hazan pasta sauce is made with just four ingredients and couldn't be easier.

In need of more greens in your life? Start with a simple fried rice tossed with kale and made extra zesty with turmeric, garlic, and lime juice.

Our perfect quinoa cooking method is to boil it in salted water until tender, then drain and return to the pot. Let steam, covered, for a few minutes and fluff.