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Green curry paste adds heat and lots of complex flavor to this 30-minute lentil soup.

Silky Swiss chard, briny pops of mustard-macerated onions, sharp cheddar, chunks of sausage, and crushed pretzels mingle in this ode to the flavors found at beer gardens. 

Chewy noodles, umami-packed mushrooms, and garlicky chicken, all coated in a spicy, sweet, and savory sauce.

This deeply comforting Haitian meal consists of sos pwa nwa, black bean sauce enriched with coconut milk, served alongside mayi moulen, a creamy cornmeal porridge flavored with garlic and herbs.

A beloved Hong Kong dish with approximately one billion variations, this soup—which relies heavily on fridge and pantry staples—is meant to be a little sweet and a touch sharp. 

This cream of broccoli soup (without the cream) gives the classic a run for its money.

A tamal filled with carrots, habaneros, and garlic is chef Maricela Vega’s celebration of how the harvest from summer and fall floats into wintertime.

This salad uses ancient grains to create a dish that reflects Mexico and the American South. For chef Maricela Vega it meshes both of their histories while making the most of the foods she is surrounded by.

Mashama Bailey’s irresistible lemony, crispy wings need two hours to marinate—so plan accordingly.

This dish is perfect for long winter days when you want to flood the house with toasty, irresistible aromas.

This spicy and sweet, slightly nutty, and creamy stew is worth all the tending (and time) it requires over the stove.

Herbaceous, aromatic, fresh, and—maybe most importantly—simple, this Trini-inspired recipe from Brigid Washington is just the cure for those January blues.

To make this dish vegetarian, skip the shrimp and use cubed pumpkin or squash instead.

The soul of this recipe comes from the ginger and tamari marinade that gives crispy tofu a sweet and savory winter coat. 

Tamarind concentrate gives this chicken its sticky, glossy quality, not to mention its sweet-and-sour flavor.

To get the best texture, evenly distribute the rice in your pan and gently press down to flatten it. Don’t touch until you hear it crackle!

Might you mistake this vegan cream for actual alfredo sauce? Maybe. Maybe not. It’s delicious either way.

With plenty of protein, a double punch of acid from citrus and vinegar, and a garlicky chili oil, this salad is made for dinner.

The award for best supporting actor goes to this bright, tart root vegetable salad. Slice the daikon and carrots as thinly as possible so there’s tons of surface area to absorb the coconut garlic glaze. 

Tinned sardines add briney flavor (and protein!)—leave them whole or break them up and fold them into the soup.

This satisfying vegetarian stew is recipe developer Rachel Gurjar’s riff on North Indian-style lobia masala. Black-eyed peas soak up the flavors of an onion- and tomato-based gravy along with kale or any greens you’d like.

Creamy, cheesy potatoes with crispy edges, tender middles, and just a whisper of heat—need we say more?

This classic tuna salad has all the essentials for turning canned tuna into something truly compelling. 

Store-bought rotisserie chicken, puff pastry, and a simple gravy all come together to create something that tastes truly homemade.