Leafy Greens

Iceberg lettuce and watercress stir-fry in a flash and serve as a crisp-tender counterpoint to crunchy shallots.

Greens, grains, and protein combine in this healthy powerhouse soup recipe with brown rice and turkey sausage.

The sharpness of feta and the brightness of lemon juice take this hearty winter soup in a bold direction.

To save yourself some chopping, look for bags of mixed, pre-cut braising greens, available at some supermarkets. (Buy spinach separately for the gremolata.) Serve with warm bread for a filling main course.

Butter lettuce, grown hydroponically, is a great way to add green to your cold-weather menus. This quick and easy salad is so tasty that you can throw some leftover roast chicken on top and call it a meal. We use store-bought walnuts here; for The Dandelion's recipe for spiced walnuts, go to bonappetit.com/go/walnuts.

"American and British cooks don't know how far you can take an egg dish," chef Yotam Ottolenghi says. Here, he deftly elevates it to a different realm by flavoring spinach with melted leeks and scallions, baking eggs on top, and finishing with a dollop of yogurt and a drizzle of butter spiced with a smoky Turkish chili powder known as kirmizi biber (though crushed red pepper flakes will also work). Serve the dish in one large skillet or two small ones. "It's always nice to surprise people," he s.…

Letting the hot steak rest over a platter of frisée serves to gently wilt the greens.

Pack this stunning beef roast with a savory stuffing, which keeps the meat juicy and makes a fine accompaniment on the plate.

Dress up this humble cut of meat by rolling it around a stuffing of mushrooms and greens.

This gorgeous-looking salad, featuring Tuscan kale and brussels sprouts, is a bright alternative to more heavy sides.

Our best creamy collard greens recipe does contain bacon, whole milk, and heavy cream, but it's so worth it if you want to splurge. Serve as a hearty side dish.