1 HR 15 COMFORT FOOD
Apple Cinnamon Bread
Keep this moist apple cinnamon loaf in your fall baking rotation. Fresh apples, walnuts and warm spices make it cozy, while simple ingredients keep the method easy.
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Baked Homemade Mac & Cheese
This baked macaroni and cheese is rich with cheddar and Gruyère, then finished with crisp pecorino breadcrumbs. Serve it as a vegetarian main or a holiday side.
20 MIN SALADS & BOWLS · UNDER 30 MINUTES
Black Bean & Corn Salad
A bright black bean and corn salad for summer lunches or sides. It keeps for 3 days refrigerated; add the avocado just before serving to keep it from browning.
1 HR COMFORT FOOD
Black Bean Tortilla Soup
Black beans and corn simmer in a fragrant tomato broth for this favorite tortilla soup. Finish each bowl with avocado, Cotija and crisp tortilla strips.
20 MIN UNDER 30 MINUTES · COMFORT FOOD
Bright Lemon Pasta
Bright lemon, butter and Parmesan turn this pasta al limone into a fresh 20-minute weeknight dinner. Finish it with herbs and extra cheese.
35 MIN COMPONENT · SIDE DISH
Caramelized Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Roasting brings out caramelized edges and tender centres in these sweet potatoes. Serve them as a side or add them to bowls, tacos and more.
40 MIN SALADS & BOWLS
Colorful Kale Salad
This hearty kale salad layers roasted carrots, crisp chickpeas, avocado, cranberries and pepitas over colorful vegetables. A carrot-ginger dressing pulls it together for lunch.
25 MIN SALADS & BOWLS · UNDER 30 MINUTES
Grilled Pepper & Chickpea Salad
Grilled red and yellow peppers meet chickpeas, oregano and basil in this easy summer salad. It works for a healthy weeknight dinner whether you eat meat or not.
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Heirloom Tomato & Avocado Salad
Juicy heirloom tomatoes, warm orzo, chickpeas and avocado make this colorful salad a bright way to hold onto summer. Fresh basil, arugula and pine nuts finish each serving.
8 MIN SALADS & BOWLS · COMFORT FOOD
Herby Orzo Salad
This fresh orzo salad works as a side or vegetarian lunch, with cucumbers, tomatoes, chickpeas, feta and herbs. Add the herbs just before serving for the brightest flavor.
20 MIN SALADS & BOWLS · UNDER 30 MINUTES
Mediterranean Chickpea & Date Salad
Chickpeas, goat cheese, dates and toasted cumin bring sweet, savory and aromatic notes to this Mediterranean salad. It travels well for lunch or a potluck.
25 MIN UNDER 30 MINUTES
Chickpea Salad Baguette
A chickpea salad packed with protein and fiber makes a satisfying vegan lunch. Prepare the filling up to 3 days ahead for easy sandwiches all week.
30 MIN UNDER 30 MINUTES · COMFORT FOOD
Creamy Vegan Mac & Cheese
Potatoes, sweet potatoes and cashews blend into a smooth vegan cheese sauce for this comforting macaroni. Nutritional yeast adds the savory, cheesy character.
30 MIN UNDER 30 MINUTES · COMFORT FOOD
Crisp Vegetable Spring Rolls
Cold noodles, vegetables, tofu and herbs fill these light vegetable spring rolls. Serve them with peanut sauce for a vegan, gluten-free appetizer or light meal.
10 MIN UNDER 30 MINUTES
Customizable Overnight Oats
Prepare a flexible overnight-oats base, then choose from apple, peach, peanut-butter-and-jam or chocolate-banana toppings. Refrigerate the base overnight or for up to 5 days.
40 MIN PLANT-FORWARD
Perfect Spaghetti Squash Strands
Use this straightforward method for tender spaghetti squash strands that stay pleasantly al dente. Roasting time depends on the oven and the size of the squash.
45 MIN COMFORT FOOD
Cheesy Baked Ziti
Tangy tomato sauce, al dente pasta and three cheeses make this baked ziti easy to serve to a crowd. It is a comforting dish with a golden, cheesy finish.
1 HR 10 COMFORT FOOD
Cinnamon Apple Crisp
Juicy cinnamon apples bake beneath a buttery brown sugar and oat topping in this easy fall dessert. Add vanilla ice cream while it is warm.
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