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.

Açili Esme (Spicy Turkish-Style Yogurt)

From the book A Mediterranean Feast by Clifford A. Wright

Bibimbap

By Kelly Myers, from the Kelly Myers collection

Black Sticky Rice Pudding with Mangoes or Peaches

From the book The Elements of Life by Su-Mei Yu

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.

Braised Cabbage and Onion with Poached Egg

From the Jim Dixon collection

Jim Dixon transforms ordinary ingredients into something sublime.

Cantaloupe with Red Wine Syrup

From the book Dessert Express by Lauren Chattman

Turn a simple melon into an enchanting dessert.

Chickpea and Chorizo Paella

From the Matthew Card collection

Christmas Lima Beans and Quinoa with Beets and Avocado

From the book Heirloom Beans by Vanessa Barrington and Steve Sando

Cowpeas with Za’atar

From the Ellen Kanner collection

Cream of Lentil-Sorrel Soup

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

Creamy Eggs with Tomato and Peppers, Basque Style

From the book Eating Local by Janet Fletcher

Farro and Chickpea Soup

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

Green Beans with a Sesame Dressing

From the book Everyday Harumi by Harumi Karihara

Here’s a tasty vegetable dish from the book ‘Everyday Harumi.’

Lentil Stew with Candied Brussels Sprouts

From the Helen Rennie collection

High heat turns the Brussels sprouts sweet and crispy, but lentils take center stage.

Lentil Walnut Pâté

From the book Clean Food by Terry Walters

Long-Life Noodles

From the book The Asian Grandmothers Cookbook by Pat Tanumihardja

Lora Brody’s Multi-Seed Crackerbread

From the book King Arthur Flour Whole Grain Baking by King Arthur Flour

Macaroni and Cauliflower Cheese Bake

From the book Jamie’s Food Revolution by Jamie Oliver

Comfort food with veg, from Jamie Oliver.

Maple Yogurt Pound Cake

From the book The Food52 Cookbook by Amanda Hesser and Merrill Stubbs

North African Couscous Soup

From the book How to Cook Everything Vegetarian by Mark Bittman

A fantastically simple and nourishing soup from Mark Bittman.

Okowa with Pork and Shiitakes

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

Potato, Dill, and Onion Crackers

From the book The King Arthur Flour Baker’s Companion by King Arthur Flour

Ribollita

From the book The River Cafe Cook Book by Rose Gray and Ruth Rogers

From ‘The River Cafe Cook Book’ comes this hearty Italian soup.

Roasted Squash, Pear, and Ginger Soup

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

A soup of the season from Deborah Madison.

Roots in the City Scramble

From the Ellen Kanner collection

Senegalese Peanut Soup

From the book Jewish Slow Cooker Recipes by Laura Frankel

From Laura Frankel’s book ‘Jewish Slow Cooker Recipes.’

Spanish Sweet Potato with Chorizo, Peppers, and Fried Egg

From the book Pure Simple Cooking by Diana Henry

Perfect, comforting midweek food.

Split Pea Tom Yum Soup

By Marisa McClellan, from the Marisa McClellan collection

Sweet Potato Shortcakes with Cranberry Filling

From the book New Vegetarian by Robin Asbell

Turkish Millet with Garden-Fresh Greens

From the Ellen Kanner collection

Vegan Soupe Joumou

From the Ellen Kanner collection

Vegan Zucchini Bread

From the Ellen Kanner collection

Vegetable Fritters

By Kelly Myers, from the Kelly Myers collection

Vietnamese-Style Tofu Hero

From the book The Conscious Cook by Tal Ronnen

White Winter Soup

From the book River Cottage Family Cookbook by Fizz Carr and Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall

Our recipe editor picks this as her new favorite winter soup.

Whole-Wheat Peanut-Butter Crackers

From the book The Fannie Farmer Baking Book by Marion Cunningham

Zanne’s World-Famous Rice Salad

From the Zanne Miller collection

A meatless salad to serve as a simple main dish, or alongside a filet of salmon.

Zucchini Fritters with Dill

From the book Turquoise by Greg Malouf and Lucy Malouf

These little fritters are a popular meze dish in Turkey.