Vegetarian

The secret to our best onion rings is a batter made with beer and club soda; make sure both are very cold before stirring into the batter. This is part of BA's Best, a collection of our essential recipes.

These fast-cooking legumes, high in protein and fiber, pair delightfully with our healthy sockeye salmon.

This recipe for waffles is crisp and delicate in an almost unreal way. Enjoy them hot off the iron with whipped cream and jam. 

These simple, flavorful walnuts go perfectly with our Herbed Baked Brie.

Big group? Go for the show-stopping giant baked brie recipe. Smaller party (or can’t find the large size)? Smaller wheels are perfect, and the cook time is the same.

If you want to mellow this out a bit, use strong coffee or a couple teaspoons of espresso powder instead of the freshly made espresso.

If you’re feeling really decadent and fancy (as you should), add a splash of half-and-half or heavy cream just before serving.

The sweet and sour flavors in this condiment are a perfect accompaniment to a cheese board, and we’d also happily spoon some inside a grilled cheese for a change.

This power-breakfast smoothie will be extra smooth if you soak the nuts and oats in water overnight; drain before proceeding.

The liquid is really up to you. Nut milks add body and protein, but if you prefer something sweeter, try juice. Less heavy? Go with coconut water.

A pinch of salt makes everything taste better, including savory smoothies.

Sub spinach for kale if you like.

Not just for salads: Drizzle over roast potatoes, serve alongside rotisserie chicken, or spoon over a sandwich.

Tomato paste adds sweetness and will help the dressing emulsify.

Far less sweet than the bottled version, but equally delicious whether on a salad or tossed with some soba noodles.

When your beans are tender, take them off the heat and focus on the cooking liquid, doctoring it with good olive oil, salt, and pepper, tasting and seasoning it until the liquid itself is straight-up delicious.

Try this roasted garlic chili sauce smeared on pork, folded into scrambled eggs, or tossed with rice.

The stems from Swiss chard shouldn't be trashed; they add texture and a layer of flavor to any sauté.

This is the kind of healthy, satisfying food that we all wish would simply materialize at home for dinner.

Give an hour to prepping these components, and thank yourself all week long.

Try this as a dip, on crackers with smoked fish, or over hard-boiled eggs.

Try this as a side, a snack, in a frittata, folded into a grain salad, in a hash with bacon, etc. etc. etc.

Try this versatile sauce tossed with cooked soba noodles or drizzled over seared salmon, and you've got an impressive dinner on the table in no time.

Try this alongside a chicken cutlet, on a turkey sandwich, or thrown into a stir-fry.