vegetarian

This meatless version of the traditional French-Canadian pie is filled with spiced vegetables and potatoes, all baked in a flaky crust. A cozy and satisfying dish for the holidays or a special dinner.

A rich, savory gravy made without meat, perfect for smothering over mashed potatoes, rice, or veggie sausages. It’s hearty and comforting.

A comforting dish made with lentils and vegetables in a savory gravy, topped with mashed potatoes and baked until golden. A hearty and filling meal.

A savory loaf made with nuts, seeds, and vegetables, packed with flavor and texture. Perfect as a main dish for a plant-based holiday meal or any dinner.

From Tyler Kord's cookbook, A Super Upsetting Cookbook About Sandwiches. It would not be unreasonable to balk at the official the name of this recipe—"Bacon Mayo (for Vegetarians and Meat Eaters)"—and its motley crew of disparate ingredients: toasted Lapsang souchong tea leaves, soy sauce, allspice, mayonnaise, and... drumroll please... grape jelly.

This vegetarian-friendly quiche is as easy as it gets: You throw all the ingredients in a pan, mix them up, and toss it in the oven. The best part? It's a delicious way to get my kids to eat veggies, and you can store it in the freezer and save it for another day—like during a hectic morning before school. Organic milk is a natural choice for this recipe, since it adds a light creaminess and natural sweetness that complements the vegetables well. I especially love to make this recipe during the summer, but it works all year-round; I vary the ingredients depending on what's in season.

What's a pastry chef to do when the doctor keeps saying that the cholesterol numbers are a little high? Well, if that pastry chef were me -- and she is -- she is going to learn to make adjustments to the types of food she eats and also the way that they are prepared. Honestly, it's a little difficult.

I'm not sure where I originally found this recipe, but my copy is on a worn, torn sheet of ruled paper. Vegetarian (or Mock) Chopped "Liver" tastes like the real thing, yet is vegetarian-friendly. It is also budget-friendly. Plus, it uses up that half-bag of brown lentils you have hiding in the back of the pantry.

Lately, I’m a savory oatmeal evangelist. This dish is warm, comforting, nutrient dense, and perfect for literally any meal. The possibilities are endless when it comes to toppings, flavor-bases, and even the type of oats you use. This recipe serves as a basic introduction for anyone new to the concept of a savory oatmeal you can have for dinner. I’m calling for steel-cut oats here, as they retain a bit of texture even when cooked.

Homemade mustard is easy, actually. Ok, sure, it’s a multi-day process, but it’s almost all inactive time. Making mustard is so straightforward, delicious, and customizable, you’ll be wondering why people don’t do it more often. This version calls for Champagne, perfect for using up any pesky, fast-flattening bottles you may have open, but any sparkling wine or even non-sparkling wine will do. Once the mustard is finished, it can only benefit from sitting and maturing in the fridge for a couple of days before enjoying.