Colorful Comfort Food

The best part of this recipe is that it is so versatile. Prefer white potatoes over sweet? Roast a couple russet potatoes instead. Don’t have time to cook a whole potato? Chop up potatoes into small pieces and roast it on a sheet pan instead. 

Winter is the perfect time to enjoy the benefits of kale and cauliflower. This simple soup recipe combines both ingredients to warm you up and leave you feeling satisfied.

Tender baby kale, crisp red apples, sharp radishes, and nutty toasted pecans come together in a sweet-savory maple vinaigrette to create this simple, colorful salad. Loaded with layers of contrasting flavors and textures, this salad is just hearty enough to be satisfying, yet just light enough not to spoil the rest of the meal.

This butternut squash dish bring the flavors of fall to the table. The narrow part of the squash creates perfect round “steaks”, braised in apple cider and roasted in a maple-chipotle glaze. The wider bottom of the squash yields a supple puree, complemented by sautéed kale and a crunchy brussels sprout-apple salad. (Photo source: Jared Kent)

A simple recipe when you want savory breakfast without the eggs . Use it as a starting point, then mix it up with mustard and oregano, soy sauce and chopped tomatoes, Mexican spices and red bell pepper, or whatever combination you like! Serve with potatoes, toast, and eggplant or another plant-based meat for a plant-rich take on a classic plate.

In a German-style riff on traditional potato salad, the potatoes are roasted and served hot with a tangy mustard vinaigrette. Joining the sharp dressing and crispy potatoes are chunks of crunchy raw celery, fresh herbs, and sweet caramelized onions. A warm, a satisfying potato salad with multiple layers of flavor and texture, perfect for summer and winter nights alike.

This quick kale recipe is a simple way to eat your greens. The key to this recipe is the vinegar, it softens and mellows the flavor of the kale. Finish it off with a couple dashes of salt and some red chili flakes for a subtle spicy finish.

These brownies are fudge-y, rich and chocolate-y. Endlessly adaptable, these brownies will take all kinds of mix-ins depending on what you like: coconut flakes are fabulous here, toasted nuts, bitter cocoa nibs or chopped chocolate are all great. Make a pan and then invite friends over to share with.