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Fried Chayote Squash

(Chayotes Fritos) A hard, green, mild squash, the chayote is another wonderful plant native to Mexico. The beauty of the chayote is that it takes on the flavor of whatever seasoning it's cooked in. Serve...

Author: Cecilia Hae-Jin Lee

Braised Lentils

Author: Massimo Ormani

Hazelnut Torte

Author: Lidia Bastianich

Easy Texas Pinto Beans

Author: Camille

Red Wine Braised Cabbage and Onions

This dish is the vegetable incarnation of mulled wine-the cabbage and onions soak up all the flavor of the red wine and spices, becoming incredibly aromatic.

Pickled Carrot Sticks

Zanne Stewart, Gourmet's executive food editor, originally developed these carrot sticks to take on a picnic, but they were such a hit they've become a staple in her refrigerator. Best of all, they don't...

Herbed Oyster Stuffing

This classic stuffing doesn't taste fishy at all - the chopped oysters simply lend some depth and moisture. Active time: 1 hr Start to finish: 2 hr

Potato, Carrot, and Zucchini Kugel

Author: Diane Rossen Worthington

Asian Rice Noodle Salad

The best thing about this salad is how it comes together in no time at all. Asian rice noodles generally cook more quickly than wheat noodles and with the addition of the precut coleslaw mix the prep time...

Author: Lisa Leake

Roasted Cauliflower with Lemon Zest, Parsley, Capers, and Jalapeño

Roasted cauliflower has a nutty, sweet flavor that's hard to resist. My son has eaten it two or three times a week since he was three years old-that's a lot of cauliflower! To avoid a rut, I've added various...

Author: Athena Calderone

Spiced Plum Chutney

Author: Floyd Cardoz

Fennel, Frisée, and Escarole Salad

This refreshing salad serves as a palate cleanser before dessert. Oltranti updates a traditional Italian-style salad dressing with the modern flavors of California cuisine: Floral Meyer lemon amplifies...

Author: Toni Oltranti

Our Favorite Creamy Mashed Potatoes

Light and fluffy yet rich and creamy, with just a hint of garlic, thyme, and tangy sour cream: These spuds are the best mashed potatoes we can imagine.

Author: Rhoda Boone

3 Ingredient Grilled Watermelon, Feta, and Tomato Salad

Grilling the watermelon adds a savory depth to the fruit, giving this refreshing summer salad much more flavor than you'd imagine from this simple combination.

Author: Katherine Sacks

Roasted Asparagus

Roasting asparagus brings out the vegetable's inherent sweetness.

Author: Melissa Hamilton

Our Favorite Macaroni and Cheese

Creamy, cheesy macaroni with a light, crunchy topping: This is the macaroni and cheese that dreams are made of. A hit of ground mustard brings an unexpected kick to this guaranteed crowd pleaser.

Author: Rhoda Boone

Asian Spinach Salad with Orange and Avocado

Author: Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

Jellied Cranberry Sauce

Intensely flavored and vibrant red, this jelly bears no resemblance to the stuff in the can -it's definitely worth the effort. Though we call for 4 bags of cranberries, the yield is only 3 cups because...

Classic Potato Gratin

When simmering the cream, make sure it's over gentle heat (if it over-reduces, it will break).

Author: Claire Saffitz