Vegetarian
Béchamel Sauce
This classic 15-minute sauce is your secret weapon for homemade mac and cheese, chowder, lasagna, and more.
By Marion Cunningham
Double-Tomato Focaccia
This no-knead knockout gets its punch from tomatoes in two different ways.
By Inés Anguiano
Tomato Aguachile
Juicy peak-season tomatoes make the perfect plant-based swap for aguachile.
By Shilpa Uskokovic
Turkish-Style Eggs and Tomatoes
This riff on çılbır marries garlicky yogurt, fried eggs, and spiced butter with summer tomatoes.
By Kendra Vaculin
Not-So-Secret Burger Sauce
Every sauce needs a few secrets. Ours is smoky, sweet, and savory—use it for burgers, fries, tenders, and more.
By Rhoda Boone
Jalapeño Popper Skillet Tacos
Roasted poblanos, jalapeños, and red onion are coated with a melty sauce—warm with the flavors of pepper jack, and stabilized with a block of cream cheese.
By Kendra Vaculin
Spinach Ramen Gratin
You can consider this recipe a template for creating a gooey, cheesy instant ramen dish with an appetizing golden crust in the oven.
By Peter J. Kim
Yogurt and Cucumber Soup
This luscious chilled yogurt soup, packed with fresh and dried mint, is an incredibly refreshing and cooling appetizer during the summer.
By Yasmin Khan
Smoky Tofu Shakshuka
This vegan version of the classic North African scramble uses soft silken tofu instead of eggs without any sacrifice of flavor.
By Yasmin Khan
Halloumi Lasagna
In this lasagna, soft layers of pasta and béchamel are interspersed with a rich tomato sauce laden with hearty Mediterranean vegetables.
By Yasmin Khan
Zucchini, Pea, and Bulgur Pilaf
This fragrant salad uses bulgur wheat as its base, an endlessly versatile, slightly chewy grain that’s very popular throughout the eastern Mediterranean.
By Yasmin Khan
Beurre Blanc
This velvety white wine sauce imparts tangy, rich flavor to everything it touches.
By Shelley Wiseman
Tater Tots Tossed in Date Butter
Put these out at a gathering, and we guarantee you’ll be hearing rave reviews for a long time.
By Rawaan Alkhatib
Pasta Primavera
With a heap of fresh produce and creamy sauce, this one-pot pasta endures for a reason.
By Jesse Szewczyk
Chorizo Cauliflower
A plant-based spin on chorizo to put toward tacos, quesadillas, and more.
By Andrea Aliseda
Leeks With Sumac, Parm, and Pine Nuts
This side dish is flavorful enough to also serve as a main course.
By Eden Grinshpan
Hawaij Sweet Potatoes With Roasted Lemon Relish and Yogurt
This Yemeni spice mixture transforms everything it touches into gold.
By Eden Grinshpan
Sizzling Mushroom and Tofu Sisig
For the full effect, enjoy over a bed of rice with a pint of cold beer.
By Ria Elciario-McKeown
Hong Kong Egg Scramble
“Soft and pillowy, custardy and light—they were unlike any other scrambled eggs I had experienced before.”
By Calvin Eng and Phoebe Melnick