Nourishing winter meals and year-round favorites for cozy, welcoming days.
Sweet roasted squash, tender asparagus and crisp croutons make a generous salad to bring to the table. Fresh spinach and a creamy avocado-basil dressing keep it bright, with toasted nuts and seeds adding their crunch. Let the vegetables lose a little heat before assembling, then dress the salad just before sharing.
A small batch of cinnamon-scented oat and almond cookies makes a lovely pause in the afternoon. Applesauce keeps the centers tender, while the edges turn lightly golden. Flatten each round before baking, let the cookies settle on the tray and share them with a warm cup when you have a little time to linger.
A warm bowl of mashed sweet potatoes brings soft color and gentle spice to everyday suppers and gatherings alike. Coconut milk, vegan butter and a little maple make it creamy and fragrant, with useful tips for draining, making ahead and reheating, plus optional pecans for a welcome bit of crunch.
Bring a platter of golden, craggy oyster mushrooms to the table with a glossy red sauce for dipping. Garlic, ginger and Sichuan peppercorns give the sauce its boldly fiery character, while sliced green onions add a fresh finish. Make the sauce ahead, fry the mushrooms near serving time and enjoy every crisp edge.
Pull up a chair to a generous pot of golden soup, rich with red lentils, yellow split peas and tender chickpeas. Sweet potato, carrots and greens bring color to every spoonful, while ginger and warming spices fill the kitchen with promise. A bright finish and six meal-size bowls make this a lovely supper to share.
A generous Mexican-inspired whole-food vegan bowl with citrus-herb rice, smoky black beans, roasted sweet potatoes, crisp vegetables, chunky guacamole, cilantro-lime cashew crema and a smoky chipotle mayo-style sauce.
Set out coffee or tea for blueberry muffins with a tender crumb, crisp pecan streusel and a maple-lemon drizzle. Roasted, fresh and puréed berries bring blueberry flavor throughout, while basil-infused vegan buttermilk adds a gentle fragrant note. A lovely baking project for a leisurely breakfast or something sweet to share.
Turn soaked red lentils, fresh water and a little salt into soft, golden wraps ready for the fillings you love. A smooth batter, a quick swirl of the pan and a warm covered stack make all the difference. These vegan, gluten-free wraps bring a lovely homemade touch to lunches, leftovers and relaxed meals around the table.
Golden chickpea-quinoa meatballs meet a glossy ginger-tamari glaze, with maple sweetness and a bright lemon finish. Tender inside and lightly browned outside, they make a generous bowl over rice or millet. Learn the simple moisture, resting and glazing details that help these vegetable-filled meatballs hold together beautifully.
Let the slow cooker carry dinner toward a fragrant, generous finish. Tender chickpeas, carrots and zucchini mingle with apricots and golden raisins in a warmly spiced tomato sauce. Fresh herbs and lemon brighten each bowl, with optional toasted almonds for crunch—a lovely sweet-savory supper to share.