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Brussels-Sprout Tacos

Roasted Brussels sprouts are a great vitamin-and-mineral-rich vegetarian taco filling. Here we pair them with avocado they make for a delicious addition to the taco-night menu.

Ginger-Lemongrass Broth with Noodles, Silken Tofu, and Broccoli

Cozy up with this warming, Southeast-Asian-inspired soup that features a lemongrass-scented broth, silken tofu, and tender noodles. To ward away any sign of a cold, a serving of vitamin C-packed broccolini is stirred in at the end.

Roasted Broccoli with Seeds and Feta

For a broccoli side dish that’s all grown up, embrace this brassica's best qualities, like its grassy, earthy sweetness, via the flavor-concentrating powers of a hot oven. Place a crown on the finished florets in the form of briny chunks of feta cheese and a bold blend of sesame, poppy, and sunflower seeds along with cumin.

Three Healthy Carrot Recipes That Are Just What the Doctor Ordered

Get a boost of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties from these three colorful carrot-centric recipes.

By Claire Sullivan

6 Healthy Baked Treats That Actually Taste Good (From Martha's Latest Book!)

Yes, you can bake better-for-you cakes, cookies, and breads without sacrificing on flavor! The trick is to incorporate less-processed grains and natural sweeteners. Not only do they enhance the taste of otherwise classic recipes, but they also impart a more interesting texture. These recipes are just a few of the wholesome sweet and savory treats waiting for you (along with all kinds of healthy baking tips) in Martha's latest cookbook, "A New Way to Bake."

Why Sweet Potato Toast Should Be the New Avocado Toast

This gluten-free breakfast idea is sure to become your new favorite.

By Embry Roberts

Easy Creamed Spinach

Our take on the classic creamed spinach side dish uses fresh spinach and cream cheese as a thickener. It's a crowd pleasing recipe that's popular with both young and old.

Roasted Cabbage Wedges

Super simple to make, this healthy side dish packs a crunchy, flavorful punch. Try serving the roasted wedged alongside our Slow-Cooker Corned Beef.

Chocolate Souffle

Soufflés have a reputation for being temperamental, but they're actually very simple. They get their signature height from stiffly beaten egg whites. Using a few staple ingredients, you can whip up a dessert that's guaranteed to impress at a dinner party yet easy enough for a casual supper.

Baked Potato Slices

Serve these elegant, thyme-seasoned potato slices with our Striped Sea Bass with Blood Oranges and Olives.

Bechamel Sauce for Lasagna Bolognese

Use this lush white sauce to make our Lasagna Bolognese.

Strawberry Preserves

Preserves are exactly that, a delicious way to preserve berries' warm-weather flavor. Making jam can even put to use fruit that is slightly past its prime.

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Garlic Mashed Potatoes

This classic potato dish is always on everyone's favorites list for a Thanksgiving side.

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Mint Jelly

Mint jelly is a classic accompaniment to lamb and is particularly well suited to the simple flavors of Roasted Leg of Lamb.

Cauliflower-and-Chickpea Pitas with Creamy Yogurt Sauce

Eating more plant-based meals just got easier, and even healthier. This falafel-inspired pita sandwich gets its crunch from chickpeas that are roasted, not fried. A bright, zippy lime-jalapeño yogurt sauce is drizzled on right before digging in and compliments both the crunchy chickpeas and spiced roasted cauliflower.

Russian Dressing

Try this Russian dressing recipe in a Turkey Reuben.

Quick Strawberry Jam

Making your own strawberry jam is as easy as one-two-three. The only ingredients you need to make this recipe are whole, hulled strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice. For a quick breakfast or snack, toast slices of country-style bread and top with ricotta cheese and a dollop of jam.

Quick Dumpling Dipping Sauce

Keep a bag of frozen dumplings on hand and mix our tasty dipping sauce while you heat them -- they make fine hors d'oeuvres for last-minute holiday visitors, or a light, easy dinner with steamed vegetables or rice.

Ravioli with Roasted Eggplant, Tomatoes, and Capers

This easy weeknight riff on pasta alla Norma upgrades store-bought cheese ravioli by tossing it with a mix of roasted eggplant, cherry tomatoes, shallots, and capers.

Roasted Peppers with Garlic and Herbs

This side pairs well with London broil, lamb burgers, or grilled chicken.

Scalloped Potatoes

This scalloped potatoes recipe is a traditional recipe that can be prepped the night before serving. Creamy with a cheesy topping, scalloped potatoes can easily play side dish to almost any main course. Serve scalloped potatoes with your favorite meat and watch your family fall in love.

Our Best Vegetarian Comfort Food Recipes for When You Want a Plant-Based Meal

Revisit old classics and discover new favorites with tasty guide that includes pasta, pizza, chili, bread pudding, and other comforting vegetarian fare.

By Rebecca Morris

Carrot Puree

All it takes is a sprinkling of salt and pepper to enhance the earthy flavors of the carrots in this simple side dish.

Braised Red Cabbage with Apple and Onion

This side goes well with roasted pork or turkey.

These Delicious Spinach Pasta Recipes Will Help You Add More Greens to Your Weeknight Dinners

Spinach may not give you Popeye strength, but it certainly packs a palatable iron-rich punch. Scroll through for sumptuous spinach dishes that will prompt even the pickiest eaters to demand seconds.

Rhubarb Compote

Because it's very tart, rhubarb is always cooked with sugar (or other sweetener). It is often combined with red fruits, such as strawberries or raspberries, to enhance the color and complement the flavor.

Quick Sauerkraut

This easy-to-make sauerkraut is a tasty hot dog topping. Use it to make our Classic Reubens and Pierogi with Sauerkraut and Mushrooms.

Sauteed Fiddlehead Ferns

Fiddleheads lend themselves to many of the same preparations as asparagus. Here they are served warm, but they also make good hors d'oeuvres served in a vinaigrette.

Warm Lentil-and-Cauliflower Salad

This main-course salad is a perfect plant-based meal for a weeknight dinner. The roasted cauliflower "steaks" are as delicious as they are satisfying, while the warm lentil salad that goes with them is full of flavorful roasted tomatoes, briny capers, and peppery arugula.

Honey-Roasted Vegetables

Honey glazes this simple side dish of roasted sweet potatoes, carrots, and parsnips with sweetness and sheen. Walnut halves and thyme sprigs roast along with the vegetables for additional fall flavor.

Sauteed Mushrooms with Herbs

The secret to mushrooms that are beautifully browned and not watery is taking a hands-off approach. Stirring them as they caramelize releases the mushrooms' liquid and causes them to steam, so leaving them alone is the way to go.

Ramp Pesto

Dollop this verdant sauce atop our Dyed Deviled Eggs or Ramp Farinata, or use it to flavor our Roasted Leg of Lamb with Asparagus and Herbs.

Our Best Vegetarian Casserole Recipes

Rich, savory, studded with vegetables, and often draped with cheese, these vegetarian casseroles—or meat-free takes on classic comfort foods—are absolutely irresistible.

By Emily Goldman

Vegetarian Shepherd's Pie

With lentils and cremini mushrooms as well as the traditional carrots and peas, this vegetarian take on the traditional British potato-topped Shepherd's pie is satisfying and delicious. We use French green lentils because they hold their shape in cooking.

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