Vegan
Cranberry and Walnut Relish
With just a hint of sweetness, this bright, bracing uncooked relish is an antidote to all the saccharine jellylike cranberry sauces out there (unless you’re into that sort of thing).
By Claire Saffitz
Leeks in Vinaigrette with Walnuts and Tarragon
Cutting the leeks into rounds is an update on the classic presentation—and makes them easier to serve to a crowd.
By Andy Baraghani
The Multipurpose Shaved-Vegetable Salad
You can get away with making this foolproof salad with a sharp knife, but a mandoline is the ideal tool.
By Andy Baraghani
Roasted Sweet Potato and Delicata Squash With Cranberry Agrodolce
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.
By Anna Stockwell
Masala Popcorn
This popcorn is a take on the Indian snack chiwda, a sweet and savory mix often made with puffed rice, dried fruit, nuts, spices, and herbs. It's a mainstay during Diwali, much like you'd have Chex Mix during the American holiday season.
By Vikram Sunderam
Slow-Cooked Collard Greens in Olive Oil
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.
By Claire Saffitz
Roasted Beets with Grapefruit and Rosemary
If using different-colored beets, remember to toss them separately so they don’t stain one another.
By Andy Baraghani
Sweet Potato–Tahini Dip With Za'atar
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.
By Alexandra Shytsman
Red Sauce for Pizza
The only trick to this uncooked sauce is finding good canned tomatoes: If you can’t find Jersey Fresh, look for ones from California, New Jersey, or Italy—the only ingredients should be tomatoes and salt.
Kale-Dusted Pecorino Popcorn
Given that this popcorn is green and has the word "kale" in the title, it has proved to be shockingly popular among the preschooler set (to whom I'd bring it for class snacks when it was our turn) as well as adults.
By Deb Perelman
Ditch the Store-Bought Stuff and Make This Delicious Vegan Tofurky From Scratch
Your vegan Thanksgiving just got good.
By Katherine Sacks
Gluten-Free Blueberry Pancakes with Caramelized Bananas
A thick stack of these flourless pancakes is a dream breakfast, especially when piled high with caramelized bananas, some extra maple syrup and a big dollop of crunchy almond butter.
By Ella Mills
“Tofurkey” With Mushroom Stuffing and Gravy
Set aside store-bought faux turkey roasts and place this stunner on your holiday table instead. The vegan loaf is packed with tons of flavor, thanks to miso-infused tofu, a pecan-mushroom stuffing, and a soy-maple glaze.
By Katherine Sacks
Crunchy Maple Mesquite Walnuts
On family travels, hikes, or days when you’re on the go, recipes like this always make for happy and satiated people, especially kids. This delicious snack is one of the best garnishes for any kind of salad or roasted vegetables.
By Alejandro Junger
Portobello Steaks with Mashed Celery Root
These are earthy, hearty, and an elegant medley of flavors that please not just vegetarians who want something more “meaty” for their meal, but meat-lovers as well.
By Alejandro Junger
Amy's Gluten-Free Mix
Millet flour and rice flour are bolstered by tapioca starch, cornstarch, potato starch, and guar gum in this gluten-free all-purpose flour substitute.
By Amy Shirley
Lemon–Olive Oil Dressing
This simple dressing is wonderful as is, especially on a simple green salad, but it also makes a fantastic starting point for more elaborate dressings.
By Monte Farber and Amy Zerner
Minted Pea and Asparagus Risotto
This spring-themed dish works perfectly as an entrée or as a side dish.
By Alejandro Junger
A Tomato Masala
Use this Indian-spiced tomato sauce in Gujarti Eggplant and Sweet Potato “Lasagna.”
By Vikram Sunderam