Vegetarian

This Italian classic is "a cook's recipe," which is to say, we give you all the components and how-tos that you need. You get to tweak it to your pantry and your preference.

Easier to shape than a boule, focaccia is the next bread you may want to master making at home. Just slice it and eat it as-is with its dimpled herb-flecked surface.

If you're looking for a simple sauce, dip, and all-around condiment that you'll use all summer long and beyond, this is it. Citrusy and creamy and packed to the hilt with fresh dill.

You may know eggs and tomatoes as shakshuka, although this cousin includes the smooth heat from chiles as well as briny black olives. This approach from Anas Atassi is in our rotation.

Crisp on the outside, tender on the inside, and at home in a pita. That's our fave definition of falafel. And this unconventional and healthful riff is our fave incarnation of it.

Bagels from scratch? It's easier than you might think and a heck of a lot more rewarding than you'd ever imagine. The proof is in these chewy rye lovelies.

Nigel Slater's lovely way with everyday ingredients is showcased in this slightly glam approach that draws on both puréed and fried cauliflower along with warming spices.

A staple of Syrian snacking, moutabal is smoky and richly flavored. Spread it on everything that needs a pick-me-up of the delicious kind—you'll never have a boring lunch again.

A no-fuss approach to making bread from renowned Sullivan Street Bakery founder Jim Lahey. You may not go back to store-bought.

Our fearless leader's very own incredibly adult-friendly, sweet-savory sauce that was tailor-made to drizzle all over chicken and waffles, and honestly, nearly everything else.

Making pasta at home is much easier than you may think. This recipe walks you through making silken, tender tagliatelle that's perfect for tossing and twirling with anything.

Loads of rich spices yet not overly spicy, this little curry number is a spectacular way to dress up cauliflower. And it just happens to be healthy and vegan.

When you want something with more flavor than just soy sauce, let this dipping sauce liven up anything Asian-inspired. Grilled veg, seafood, potstickers, it's all good.

Not all potato salad has to be drowning in mayo. Sometimes, all you need is a tangy mustard and garlic dressing with more flavor than fat. And a few cornichons never hurt, either.

Perfect with all manner of salads, skewers, veggies, noodles, and more, this savory dressing doubles as a sauce. And a godsend on busy weekdays.

Seeming more indulgent than they actually are, these sweetly cinnamony oats will get everyone up and at 'em. Even the most morning resistant among us.

Cream cheese frosting is adored for both its creaminess and cream cheesiness. This lighter-textured version even doubles up on the cheese factor. Get ready to lick that bowl.

Dimpled with a lightly salted top, focaccia is a chewy and tender Italian bread that's also impressively light and airy when made properly. This recipe shows you how.

Iceberg lettuce gets a serious upgrade with this creamy vinaigrette, a handful of herbs and red wine vinegar. Not only iceberg lettuce, you'll slather it on everything.

Homemade bread that's healthy but doesn't taste it. Light, airy, and appealing even to kids, this is the recipe you've been seeking.