Vegetarian
For Truly Crispy Air Fryer Veggies, Make This Batter
Dipping cauliflower florets in a wet dredge of water, oil, cornstarch, and flour makes them remarkably crunchy.
Sweet Sesame Pumpkin Toast
Kabocha squash, which has a wonderfully creamy texture and tastes like a cross between a pumpkin and sweet potato, makes a great topping for toast.
Aioli
Simple, garlicky aioli comes together in just a couple of minutes and improves everything from sandwiches to grilled fish to fresh vegetables
Loaded Waffled Hash Brown
A waffle iron gives your hash browns a ton of surface area for crisp golden edges. Load it up with cheddar and eggs and brunch is served.
Dry Stir-Fried Green Beans
These Sichuan-style dry-fried green beans get their punchy flavor thanks to the chile and garlic.
Pull-Apart Sour Cream and Chive Rolls
These melt-in-your-mouth dinner rolls from Claire Saffitz are even more tender and pillowy than the classic Parker House rolls.
Trinity Korokke
Inspired by Japanese street food, these korokke include bell pepper and onion to add texture to the potatoes, and mozzarella to create a gooey cheese pull.
Chocolate Mousse Pie
This chocolate mousse pie recipe feels special enough for a dinner party, and no one needs to know how simple it is to make.
Potato, Paneer, and Sweet Corn Kebab
This vegetarian version of the seekh kebab combines sweet corn, carrots, potato, and paneer with a classic kebab masala, including cardamom, black pepper, and tangy dried mango powder.
Spicy Tahini Date Salad
Dates, tahini, and chile paste come together in a salad dressing that’s an exquisite combination of sweetness, nuttiness, and heat.
The 41 Best Gifts for Vegetarians
Cookbooks, condiments, and a secret weapon pair of scissors for your favorite meat-abstainers.
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53 Vegetarian Appetizers to Please Every Party Guest
From easy snacks to fancy hors d’oeuvres, these meat-free starters will appeal to every palate.
Turmeric–Black Pepper Malawach
Traditionally served with tomatoes and hard-boiled eggs, malawach is a Yemeni flatbread that gets super flaky and crispy thanks to the butter in the dough.
Summer Squash Rolls With Herbed Ricotta and Toasted Hazelnuts
Thin slices of summer squash are rolled up with cool, creamy ricotta and herbs for an Italian-inspired bite that guests can pop into their mouths.
Crispy Cauliflower With Honey and Hot Pepper Flakes
Crunchy cauliflower drizzled with a bit of honey and finished with hot pepper flakes is a welcome surprise of flavor—not unlike crispy hot honey chicken.
Our Favorite Mashed Potatoes
These perfect mashed potatoes are light and fluffy yet rich and creamy, with just a hint of garlic and thyme.
Kunan Aya (Tigernut Milk)
Tigernuts, which taste like a cross between pecans and almonds, yield a thick and creamy liquid that’s often sweetened with dates or honey.
Our Favorite Mac and Cheese
Crispy, creamy mac ‘n’ cheese is the ultimate comfort food, ready to grace your weeknight table or holiday spread.
Bravas Potato Salad
This potato salad is inspired by the flavors of Spanish papas bravas, with an extra fried crunch courtesy of crushed potato chips.
Royal Cauliflower Roast With Almond Cream
This elegant whole roasted cauliflower, based on the creamy dishes of the Moghul empire, commands attention on a swanky dinner table.