The Bon Appétit Staff

Like gochujang-butter-braised tofu and grated shortbread.

Like a festive red cabbage salad and mini frittatas.

Like crispy tofu with peanut sauce and samosa-dillas.

Like vegetarian enchiladas and lemon cake with fruit.

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Like masa pancakes and miso-glazed eggplant grain bowls.

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Like spicy tri-tip steak and chocolate sheet cake.

Like zucchini risotto and double-tomato focaccia.

Like frozen margarita pie and a spicy salmon roll bowl.

Like a glazed rhubarb cake and saucy roasted cauliflower.

Like kale pesto and Gilda salsa.

Like cornbread breakfast casserole and lamb burgers.

Like coconut tempeh larb and mochi pancakes.

Like roasted chicken with winter squash and chocolate olive oil cake.

Like ginger fried rice and buttermilk pancakes.

Like stuffed pumpkin and breakfast burritos.

Like roasted tomato sauce and cabbage stir-fry.

Like pasta alla vodka and plum snack cake.