Applesauce-Cocoa Cake

From the book Still Life with Menu Cookbook by Mollie Katzen

If you make this Mollie Katzen cake with chunky homemade applesauce, you will be rewarded.

Black Bottom Cupcakes

From the book The All-New, All-Purpose Joy of Cooking by Ethan Becker, Marion Rombauer Becker, and Irma S. Rombauer

Frosting-free cupcakes, like this beloved favorite from ‘The Joy of Cooking,’ are still crowd-pleasers.

Everyday Cauliflower Curry

By Savita Iyer-Ahrestani, from the Savita Iyer-Ahrestani collection

Homemade Veggie Bouillon

By Katherine Deumling, from the Katherine Deumling collection

Mix this freezer-friendly blend with water for a fresh-tasting broth.

Polenta

By Kelly Myers, from the Kelly Myers collection

Thai-Style Stir-Fried Squash with Chicken, Ginger, and Scallions

By Matthew Amster-Burton, from the Matthew Amster-Burton collection

Winter Squash, Rapini, and Barley Soup

From the Kelly Myers collection