Leafy Greens
Dal Palak
This spinach-packed dal is the lifesaving dinner for nights when we’re strapped for time but still crave something deeply cozy.
By Chitra Agrawal
Bitter Greens With Cranberry Dressing
Your Thanksgiving spread doesn’t just need a salad—it needs THIS salad with a bright, tart-sweet cranberry dressing.
By Jessie YuChen
Kale Salad With Pecan Vinaigrette
A Thanksgiving salad should have enough flavor and heft to hold its own, and be sturdy enough to dress ahead of time—this one checks all those boxes.
By Kendra Vaculin
Chicken With Mushroom Purée and Swiss Chard
We took the crispiest-skinned chicken we ever did see, from Michelin-starred restaurant Vestry in NYC, and created a simplified version perfect for whipping up at home.
By Shaun Hergatt
Winter Squash and Kale Pasta With Pecan Breadcrumbs
Tender butternut squash, crunchy pecan breadcrumbs, and an entire bunch of kale come together to create fall bliss in pasta form.
By John Dearth, Lantern Inn
Grilled Lemongrass Lamb Chops
A fragrant marinade of lemongrass, shallots, and Thai chiles adds tons of flavor to quickly grilled lamb chops.
By The Slanted Door
Cheesy Rice Porridge With Greens
This 5-ingredient rice porridge is pure cold-weather comfort in a bowl. (Did we mention it’s cheesy? It’s cheesy.)
By Abra Berens
Smothered Cabbage With Sausage and Hot Honey
Tender cabbage gets smothered in a velvety sauce and topped with smoked sausage and spicy honey for a decadent side that will steal the show.
By Greg Collier
Curtido (Salvadoran Cabbage Relish)
The longer this cabbage relish ferments, the better it’s going to taste.
By Rick Martinez
Clean-Out-the-Fridge Kimchi
The fizziest, most fun way to use up all of those end-of-week veggie scraps.
By Diana Yen
Roasted Carrots and Chickpeas With Herby Cashew Cream
Carrots and chickpeas rise to stardom with the help of a bright, herb-spiked cashew cream and added crunch from toasty almonds.
By Hetty Lui McKinnon
Bitter Greens With Sweet Mustard Vinaigrette
If you aren’t into bitter greens, this salad from vegetable maestro Bryant Terry may change your mind.
By Bryant Terry
Garlic-and-Parmesan-Braised Greens
Savory, lip-smackingly rich, and meltingly tender—you’ve never had greens quite like this before.
By Chris Morocco
Tomato Salad With Blue Cheese and Crispy Shallots
Regulars of the Mayflower Inn in Washington, CT, have been known to revolt when this tomato salad isn’t on the menu.
By Dani Shapiro
Crispy Pan-Fried Shrimp With Cabbage Slaw and Gochujang Mayo
All the pleasures of fried shrimp without the hassles of deep-frying? Count us in.
By Joy Cho
Grilled Chicken Breasts With Tadka-ish Sauce
We’ve got moisture insurance (a tadka-ish sauce!) for these grilled chicken breasts.
By Rachel Gurjar
Lamb Burgers With Yogurt Sauce and Arugula
This flavorful lamb patty with lemony yogurt sauce is guaranteed to spice up your burger routine.
By Jarrett Melendez
Sambal Goreng Tempe
Toasty, nutty fried tempeh coated in a caramelized spice paste—plus lots of vegetables for good measure.
By Lara Lee
Sheet-Pan Gnocchi
This gnocchi (Is it pasta? Is it a salad?) with a jammy cherry tomato sauce takes just 25 minutes and one pan.
By Sarah Jampel