Celery root will never win a beauty contest, but as the hero of a fall harvest soup, it gets the prize every time.
Stagger baking times for each wrapped Brie to ensure a fresh warm one is ready to go when guests devour the first.
Hot Korean pickled cabbage (kimchee) is our favourite topping for this fabulous burger. You can make the Quick Kimchee, buy it at a Korean grocery store or even replace its crunch (but not its heat) with shredded iceberg lettuce and tomato.
Japanese udon noodles are usually served in a mild-flavoured broth, but here they star in a tasty sauce. Linguine makes a good substitute; just cook it for about 2 minutes less than package directions, since they finish cooking in the sauce.
Tender-crisp bok choy smothered in a savoury mushroom sauce makes for a great meatless main. It also works well as a side dish for six. Serve with brown rice.
Choose very thin wonton wrappers for these irresistible hors d'oeuvres. Look for them in the refrigerated and frozen aisles of Asian markets and most supermarkets.
Mini savoury cheesecakes topped with shiitakes make a splendid appetizer.
Nothing says spring like the first-of-the-season asparagus, paired here with shiitake mushrooms.
For the fresh mushrooms, you can use cremini, white button or shiitake mushroom caps.