Vegetable

If you don’t want to go all out with a big variety of dried fruits and nuts (they can get expensive), you can limit yourself to two of each. Just be sure to include the salted roasted chickpeas; they’re addictive and provide a little hit of protein in this mix as well.

The farmers’ market in high summer is the best bet for finding the small, inky-purple, round eggplants used in this recipe.

Any type of tomatoes will work, though cherry tomatoes hold their shape well. If what you’ve got is a couple of ripe beefsteaks or Romas, cut them into 1" pieces and carry on.

When two classics become one.

We'd want these lamps even if they weren't made of 100% plants.

Here's how to cut crudités like the stuff you're seeing everywhere.

A date night recipe doesn't have to be steak or lobster. It can be affordable, and delicious.

It's not just raw vegetables anymore.

The pro-chef move you can totally do at home.

Or any greens, because we know you haaaate kale.

And we've tried a lot of alt-pastas.

It’s all in the details with this fennel salad recipe. Taste after each step to reach the perfect balance between salt and acid.

Rule for straightforward summer grilling: Pair rich, smoky charred meats with crisp, acidic vegetables. This helps refresh the palate between bites.

You might think there’s a lot of olive oil here, and there is, but believe us, you won’t want any less.

Roasting the tomatoes low and slow concentrates all their sweetness and complexity of flavor and preserves them so they last for days.

Try seeking out a high-quality Sauvignon Blanc vinegar. You’ll be amazed at how much it brightens these sugar snap peas.

Make sure to add the lemon juice just before serving so that the vinaigrette holds its vibrant color.

If you are a chile fan, you can sub in serranos or jalapeños for the chiles de árbol.

Make sure to peel away the outermost layer from the fennel bulb; it’s tough and fibrous and won’t be good grilled.

If you like your pickles spicy, add a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes.

The tangy-spicy yogurt sauce here means no more boring carrots.

This simple tuna tartare is your entry point for eating raw fish.

Aguachile, literally meaning chile water, is traditionally made with chiles, cilantro, onion, lime, and, yeah, water.

Chopping pomegranate seeds breaks them up and releases their vivid color into the dressing.