Black Quinoa Salad with Avocado, Red Onion, and Tomato

By Deborah Madison, from the Deborah Madison collection

Borlotti Beans in Tomato Sauce with Creamy Polenta

From the book Heirloom Beans by Vanessa Barrington and Steve Sando

A winter meal-in-a-bowl, with or without Italian sausage.

Brown Soda Bread

From the book The Country Cooking of Ireland by Colman Andrews

Colman Andrews shares Myrtle Allen’s recipe for this Irish classic.

Coarse-Ground Hummus with Thyme and Sesame

From the Matthew Card collection

The chickpea-cooking liquid adds valuable flavor and smooth texture to this hummus.

Eggplant and Ricotta Sauce, Sicilian-Style

From the book Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking by Marcella Hazan

This Marcella Hazan interpretation of a classic highlights early-fall produce.

Garbanzo Bean Stock

From the Liz Biro collection

Israeli Couscous with Fresh Corn, Tomatoes, and Feta

From the book Cook This Now by Melissa Clark

From Melissa Clark’s ‘Cook This Now,’ a fantastic seasonal salad.

Peach and Blueberry Sour Cream Cobbler

From the book The Kitchen Diaries by Nigel Slater

Quick Quinoa Salad

By Danielle Turner, from the Danielle Turner collection

Roasted Red Pepper Sauce

From the book Food Matters by Mark Bittman

Roasted Vegetable Pasticcio

From the book Rebar by Audrey Alsterberg and Wanda Urbanowicz

Root Vegetable, White Bean, and Breadcrumb Gratin

By Kelly Myers, from the Kelly Myers collection

Serve as a main or side dish.

Springlike Winter Vegetables with Parsley and Thyme

By Deborah Madison, from the Deborah Madison collection

Summer Zucchini Pasta

From the book The Splendid Table’s How to Eat Supper by Lynne Rossetto Kasper and Sally Swift

White Bean and Wilted Greens Soup

From the book Chez Panisse Vegetables by Alice Waters

A hearty winter soup from the Chez Panisse Vegetables cookbook.

White Bean, Dried Bread, and Escarole Soup

From the Kelly Myers collection

Winter Squash, Rapini, and Barley Soup

From the Kelly Myers collection

Winter Vegetable Chowder

From the book Vegetable Soups From Deborah Madison’s Kitchen by Deborah Madison