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Store-bought tubes of polenta are the ultimate appetizer shortcut: just slice and toast in the oven, top with wild mushrooms and Fontina, then bake until melty and irresistible.

Piping hot biscuits! Enjoy these melt-in-your-mouth, easy-to-make classics.

Follow these easy instructions for a slightly sweet take on an American favorite side dish, or follow the variation below for irresistible corn muffins.

Make these quick and savory drop biscuits to serve alongside a big bowl of chili or as the base for an incredible breakfast sandwich.

If you have English muffins, cream cheese, and strawberries, you can make these faux danish breakfast treats in a snap!

Layer slices of toasted baguette with creamy goat cheese and sugar-crusted blueberries for a sweet-and-savory hors d'oeuvres that is sure to please.

This retro-style platter of pickled vegetables and crudités makes a refreshing addition to a decadent holiday dinner table.

Toss cooked beans with red onion and a lemony cumin dressing; then pack them up separately from lettuce leaves to make quick lettuce wraps for lunch or dinner.

This popcorn is a take on the Indian snack chiwda, a sweet and savory mix often made with puffed rice, dried fruit, nuts, spices, and herbs. It's a mainstay during Diwali, much like you'd have Chex Mix during the American holiday season.

The classic tomato and mozz summer salad gets a roasty cold-weather makeover.

If using different-colored beets, remember to toss them separately so they don’t stain one another.

These easy-to-assemble cocktail party hors d'oeuvres add a festive touch to any holiday party.

Bite-size and crispy, these mushrooms are always a crowd favorite. The star ingredient here is the nutritional yeast, a plant-based ingredient that has the power to add a savory, cheesy flavor to basically anything.

Since the base of this dip is so simple—it's mostly sweet potatoes and tahini—homemade za'atar (a Middle Eastern spice blend) really helps the flavors stand out.

The small bits of cauliflower gives the chowder broth a nice clean thickness.

This tahini dressing recipe goes especially well with bitter greens but can also be paired with sweeter lettuces such as Little Gem or romaine.

If this brings back memories of the “house salad” from that Italian-American restaurant you grew up eating at, then we consider our jobs done.

Look for Castelvetrano olives for this salad recipe; their buttery flesh and mild flavor will convert the most olive-averse.