Dairy Free
Root Vegetable Hash
Any root veg you have on hand will work for this easy dinner. Serve with eggs, fish, chicken, burgers, salads, or use it as a taco or quesadilla filling.
By Alejandro Junger
Coconut-Fig Energy Balls
Made of dried figs blended with coconut and a pop of cinnamon, pack these energy balls along for a post-workout snack or afternoon pick-me-up.
By Izabella Wentz PharmD.
A Salad of Brussels Sprouts, Clementines, and Russet Apple
I know a salad of Brussels sprouts sounds mirthless, but I urge you to give it a chance. It has enough citrus, almonds and rough-skinned apple to be interesting.
By nigel slater
Beet and Carrot Salad
You can make this raw, root vegetable slaw up to four days before you plan to eat it.
By Magdalena Wszelaki
"Nextover" Chile-Orange Pork Stir-Fry
Fry shreds of leftover slow-cooked pork to an irresistible crisp for this quick, gingery green bean and cabbage stir-fry.
By Anna Stockwell
Salted Chocolate Halva
Salt and bittersweet chocolate lend a savory, sophisticated edge to this typically saccharine-sweet dessert.
By Andy Baraghani
Pineapple-Glazed Ham
We spiked the glaze for our retro-chic ham with hot sauce and apple cider vinegar to cut through the cloying sweetness of the original.
By Chris Morocco
Citrus-and-Dill Gravlax
Many gravlax recipes will instruct you to drain, turn, and babysit the fish while it cures. Not this one: Set it and forget it. Three days later it will be done.
By Chris Morocco
Mortadella Moments
A good party spread is as much about curation as it is cooking. By using quality store-bought items and plating them up with a little bit of TLC, you have a tasty, stress-free snack at the ready.
By Andy Baraghani
Lemon-Pepper Salami Bites
Bright citrus and fresh-ground pepper put a festive spin on two party staples: cured meat and Marcona almonds.
By Andy Baraghani
Onion-Dip Potato Chips
These homemade onion-flavored chips just might be more addictive than the store-bought versions.
By Andy Baraghani
Spicy Lightly Pickled Cucumbers
These quick pickles have just the right amount of sweet, salt, and tang going on. The brine can work with any crunchy veg, but we like them best with cucumbers. We guarantee they'll be the sleeper hit of your next party spread.
By Andy Baraghani
Chicken and Bacon Choucroute with Potato Salad
This hearty, meaty, sauerkraut-braised dinner takes only 25 minutes in the oven.
By Chris Morocco
Jerk-Spiced Duck
Bath duck in a spiced (nutmeg, allspice) and spicy (habanero) marinade, stick it in the oven, ignore it for five hours, then serve it with fixings for build-it-yourself tacos.
By Chris Morocco
Sausage and Greens Sheet-Pan Dinner
With crispy mini potatoes and hearty greens that are roasted in a sweet-tart mustard dressing, this 25-minute dinner is an easy crowd-pleaser.
By Anna Stockwell
Big-Batch Seasoned Ground Beef
Here's how to cook 4 pounds of ground beef, then turn it into pasta sauce, casseroles, tacos, chili, and more in the weeks to come.
By Anna Stockwell
Salmon and Bok Choy Green Coconut Curry
Meet your new favorite, cold-weather one-pan salmon dinner. It’s warm and creamy with coconut milk and just spicy enough with green curry paste, ginger, and garlic.
By Anna Stockwell
Watercress and Persimmon Salad With Champagne Vinaigrette
Fuyu persimmons, which resemble tomatoes in shape, are best enjoyed while still firm and slightly crisp. The sweet, meaty wedges make a gorgeous counterpoint to the tangle of peppery greens.
By Lillian Chou
Citrusy Haricots Verts
It doesn’t take much to make slender, tender green beans memorable—lemon zest and orange zest warmed in olive oil provide sensational sparkle.
By Lillian Chou