Very popular in many European countries, these lovely little cookies have black pepper, which enhances the other spices in the cookie without adding heat.
Quinoa—everyone's favourite superfood—and beans are two pantry staples that pair up to make a fantastic meat alternative any night of the week. Kale is full of vitamin K, which promotes bone health, and vision-sharpening vitamin A. Serve this as a main dish for four or as a side dish for six.
Fruit Blondies With fruit and nuts in every bite, these squares from Elizabeth Baird, our food and nutrition editor, are so irresistible that you'll want to make them again and again. So vary them by using other nuts, slivered dried apricots or chocolate chips.
This generous crumb topping bakes into the cake batter, melding into a sumptuous afternoon treat to enjoy with tea or coffee. It also makes a nice casual dessert.
This vibrantly coloured salad is tangy and refreshing—the perfect pairing for mild crab.
This traditional Indian dessert is made by lightly frying balls of dough, then soaking them in a rose-scented syrup. The doughnuts plump up and sweeten as they soak, which makes them a perfect make-ahead dessert.
Bursting with bright veggies and coated in a lemony dressing, this easy make-ahead salad is a lighter twist on green bean casserole. For a more subtle dressing, omit the lemon zest.
A little curry powder gives this rice dish a quick flavour boost. If you can't find a fresh pomegranate, add the same amount of golden raisins, dried currants or chopped dried apricots instead.
These beautiful cookies make for an elegant holiday gift. Bake them in small batches, keeping a watchful eye so they don't brown too quickly. To achieve the delicate curved shape, drape the cookies over a rolling pin while still warm.
