Vegetarian

Large pieces of butternut squash get braised in a coconut sauce spiked with chile, cayenne, and turmeric for a low-effort dish that’s full of flavor—perfect to star as the vegetarian- or vegan-friendly main event on your Thanksgiving dinner table. Serve with your favorite festive sides or simply with rice or potatoes and a side salad. A squeeze of lime juice at the end adds tang, and almonds bring some contrasting crunch.

Inspired by Moroccan tagine, this vegan holiday centerpiece is stuffed with dried fruit, hearty barley, and fragrant spices.

In this fun and easy Diwali snack, spiced potatoes, cheddar, and cilantro are encased in pastry, then baked until crisp and golden brown.

Paneer is marinated in a creamy herb and garlic yogurt marinade, then charred.

This vegan bread pudding is a perfect base for Thanksgiving-y things or when you want a change from traditional mashed potatoes.

Turn soaked sunflower seeds into a creamy dressing for smashed chickpeas with onions, celery, capers, and dill, then stuff into pita pockets for an easy, delicious vegan sandwich.

Stroganoff is endlessly comforting—and this version can be made in under 30 minutes.

A raw fruit relish is a refreshingly punchy change from the typical cranberry sauce, and far less sweet, making it great for roast meats as well as turkey.

 A plant-based alternative to this traditionally pork-heavy dish restores the potato to its rightful place as the star of the stew.

Like regular fish sauce, this vegan version packs a subtle umami punch—but a little goes a long way.

Roasted squash and mushrooms are the perfect building blocks for a week's worth of lunches. Here they're used as a taco filling for whole wheat tortillas.

A Korean classic of bouncy noodles, julienned vegetables, and a sweet-and-salty sauce—and this version only takes about 20 minutes.