Dairy Free

Radiating the aromas of toasted cumin and coriander, and spiked with the salty-sour pucker of cured lemons and olives, this chicken stew produces a heady effect. If you can’t find preserved lemons in your local food markets (high-end stores usually stock them), you can order them or make them yourself.

This brothy beans-and-greens stew is all about the spicy chile-herb "smash" that gets scattered on top.

The breadcrumb-topped cabbage is also delicious with roast pork or chicken.

A vinegary red bell pepper mixture cuts through the richness of this classic Italian-American appetizer for a bite that's salty, smoky, and sweet.

The chicken should be falling-apart tender; if it starts to shred when you plate it, that’s a good sign!

An extra chile for this harissa recipe will play up the heat, and if you’re feeling confident, you can customize the mix of spices as well.

Other tender herbs such as cilantro, dill, and/or tarragon can be used instead for this salsa verde recipe. Though the breadcrumbs don’t stay crisp, they give body and subtle crunch to the sauce.

Chips and dip: classic, and every culture has its take. There's hummus and pita, tortilla chips and guac, British chips and tartar sauce... From time to time, we’ll run an Indian take on chips and dip using crunchy papadums (thin and crispy lentil crackers) with a cold, creamy version of dal (stewed beans and lentils). The trick is to keep the dal super light so it doesn’t snap the papadums.

I love the taste and color of sweet potatoes and yams. They are packed with vitamins and minerals and are delicious to boot! This bread is sweet enough for dessert and savory enough for dinner.

These flavorful marinated onions also make a great condiment for grilled steak.

This chermoula sauce recipe is even better if it sits for a while to let the flavors meld.

When working with a large quantity of greens, it’s much easier to sauté them if they’re blanched first. Their time in the olive oil is more for flavoring and reaching the ideal texture.

Keep frozen shrimp in your freezer and a few staples like rice and coconut milk on hand and you can whip up this one-pot dinner any night of the week.

Pretty enough for company, this fresh fruit salad comes together in a snap.

Be sure to add the sausage just before the last toss to maintain all those delicious crispy bits.

You won't miss the meat in this hearty vegan soup inspired by stuffed peppers. Cut day-of prep time by making a big batch of rice in advance and using it in multiple meals.

Instead of butter and cream, cashews provide richness and creaminess to the sauce for this vegan pasta dish.

Smoked paprika gives an almost bacon-like flavor to meatless meals like this vegan chili.

Canned chickpeas up the convenience factor in these naan wraps, which have a lovely balance of sweet and spicy flavors and creamy and crunchy textures.

This recipe actually makes three loaves—but more of this beautiful braided bread is a very good thing.