Vegetarian

This sweet potato recipe is glazed with bourbon and maple syrup.

These savory, and slightly sweet, greens are also great served with pork.

This recipe can easily be doubled to feed a larger group—and makes for great leftovers. For a lighter soup, omit the cream; or for a little decadence, add more cream or swirl in a little crème fraîche.

“Pistachios are buttery, piney, crunchy, and creamy—plus they go great with a cold beer,” says Nathan Allen of Knife & Fork in Spruce Pine, NC. The use of Angostura bitters here might be a surprise for those used to seeing it on cocktail menus exclusively, but its spicy, clove-cinnamon-y flavor is just as valuable as a flavor booster in this snack.

This vegetarian revelation balances the meaty sweetness of butternut squash with bitter broccoli rabe and a creamy sauce. Serve it with a simple salad.