Vegetarian bacon

These make an easy party hors d’oeuvre. Both the meatballs and the sauce can be prepared the day before. ...read more

According to the legend, Cobb salad was invented in the 1930s at the famed Brown Derby restaurant in Los Angeles. Our take on the ultimate Hollywood Golden Age salad—a rich combination of chopped lettuce, tomato, avocado, (soy) bacon, blue cheese, and eggs—needs just a little ...read more

These sports bar–inspired creations are roasted instead of deep-fried. Choose the smallest red potatoes you can find to keep them easy to eat. Little chefs can scoop out and stuff the potatoes and then sprinkle with paprika. ...read more

Roasting Brussels sprouts gives them a rich flavor and crispy exterior—a vast improvement over the texture and taste of boiled Brussels sprouts. ...read more

Classic club sandwiches are meat-laden, mayonnaise-slathered, three-layer creations that contain enough fat and calories for an entire day. Here, veg fillings and a creamy arugula spread lighten the fat and calories without compromising flavor. ...read more

If you can’t find pierogi in the freezer or refrigerator section of your supermarket, substitute cheese-filled ravioli. Serve with prepared sauerkraut, if desired. ...read more

Southern cooks put cruets of vinegar and bottles of vinegar-based hot sauce (like Tabasco and Texas Pete) on the table for guests to doctor up this classic New Year's dish with tangy flavor. ...read more

For a make-your-own meal, nothing beats baked potatoes with all the fixings. Set the table with sweet potatoes cooked in the microwave and the following toppings for a healthful feast the whole family will love. ...read more

Under the spell of New Orleans’ romance, Jamie Ritchey created this recipe to replicate the tastes and smells of traditional Big Easy dishes using liquid smoke and chipotle Tabasco. ...read more

Amber Podach is a custom stationery designer who enjoys kayaking and camping on her days off. She created the hearty stew after an icy-cold whale-watching trip in the Pacific Northwest. Now she makes the dish when she needs to warm up during Seattle'’s misty autumn months. ...read more

30 minutes or fewer Make breakfast last all day with this American classic. Adapted from Crif Dogs, NYC. ...read more

30 minutes or fewer An egg pancake replaces the tortilla in this breakfast or lunch dish. ...read more

This sturdy dish combines fall’s hearty greens with a creamy cheese sauce to form a complete meal. Try it with heated focaccia bread, and stewed fruits for dessert. ...read more

Many supermarkets now stock precooked and vacuum-packed wild rice, a boon for cooks in a hurry who love the delicate wild rice flavor but who lack the time to prepare it from scratch. An elegant dish, this wholesome entrée calls for an equally elegant dessert such as an éclair or ...read more

The black beans used here are flavored with sea vegetables; they are salt-free and available at health food stores and some supermarkets. Veggie “ham” adds traditional flavor without the unhealthful baggage. ...read more

This hearty meal is pure comfort food, and it comes together in minutes. And don’t let the name fool you: This is not the old-fashioned kind of sweet baked beans cooked with maple syrup over long, slow heat. Best of all, this dish’s robust flavors will please every family ...read more

Corral some out-West flavors by assembling these easy-to-find ingredients for a substantial lunch. You can readily expand this recipe for more robust appetites, or begin the meal with a chunky vegetable soup. Conclude with slices of apple pie or a stack of apple-oatmeal cookies. ...read more

Inspired by the cheese-based Welsh Rarebit, this suppertime offering calls for an accompanying mesclun salad tossed with crunchy croutons and a bowl of fresh whole apples and pears for dessert. ...read more

As wrappers for this savory mixture, this colorful luncheon or supper dish borrows flour tortillas from Tex-Mex cooking. Present the tortillas open, and let guests or family members do the wrapping up themselves. Offer corn or tortilla soup to start, and a butterscotch pudding or ...read more

Pretend you are hunching over a campfire on the Texas plains after a hard day’s ride. This robust meal will set you up for the next day with plenty of rib-sticking beans, sourdough bread and picante tofu. You can kick up the heat by garnishing the beans and tofu with sliced ...read more

These corn cakes may remind you of summer flavors, but they are delicious any time of year as a supper or luncheon dish. Offer a robust mushroom soup to start, and end the meal with lemon bars or blondies and frozen vanilla yogurt. ...read more

30 MINUTES OR LESS Adapted from The South Beach Diet, this makes a light lunch or supper entrée. ...read more