Vegetarian

This hearty meatless loaf combines earthy wild mushrooms with classic falafel spices.

I’m just going to say it: this is the best macaroni cheese I’ve ever eaten – better than the macaroni cheese I ate as a child; better than the macaroni cheese I brought my own children up on when they were little (they don’t agree); better than any fancy restaurant macaroni cheese with white truffle or lobster; better than any macaroni cheese I have loved in my life thus far, and there have been many.

"In a Southern family, there's always someone who makes one dish, one thing they're truly great at," says Tandy Wilson of City House, in Nashville, Tennessee. "These recipes tend to be 'talked,' passed down from cook to cook." That's the case with the chef's favorite sweet potato casserole, a dish inherited from his grandmother. Instead of the standard marshmallow topping, the recipe uses sorghum syrup for a rich, deep sweetness, and chopped roasted peanuts for a pleasing crunchy contrast. "Now every Thanksgiving," Wilson says, "it's my job to make Nana's sweet potato casserole."

Fresh basil and pears team up for a winning combo of sweet fruit and herbal notes in this bright, crisp salad.

Forgot to dry out the challah for this pecan-crusted brunch dish? Lay out slices on a rimmed baking sheet and toast in an oven set to 425°F until dry (about 8–10 minutes).

Created by Pamela Reed of Brooklyn Farm Girl.

Dukkah—a rich nut and spice blend—is easy to make and lends a zesty kick to this gorgeous crisp salad.

Light and fluffy, these peppery biscuits are as good alongside a hearty dinner as they are with jam for breakfast.

A combination of whole-grain flours gives earthy, nutty complexity (read: tons of flavor) and a satisfying bite to these delicious pancakes. Make a big batch of the mix to keep on hand, or pack some up to deliver to a friend.

This sauce, inspired by Spanish romesco, uses cherry tomatoes, which are usually the best-tasting type in the market this time of year.

Toasting the seeds and nuts in oil forms the base of a complex vinaigrette for simple roasted vegetables.

Use the largest skillet you have (a straight-sided 12" is ideal) and a fish spatula.the thin angled edge is just right for helping potatoes release from the skillet.

We transformed the regular hands-on skillet method to a very hands-off oven technique.

We wish we could take credit for this double-dairy, paprika-dusted masterpiece of a mash, but we can't. The dish is courtesy of Dr. Andrew Stanek, father to BA's own Amiel Stanek.

Any combination of nuts and seeds will be fine, so feel free to finish up any odds and ends you have around.

When shopping for celeriac, look for firm, unblemished roots that feel heavy for their size, with a greenish hue.

You're going to want to keep making this wholesome vegetarian soup all winter long.