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This vegetable-packed stew gets a touch of nutty creaminess (and a hit of protein) from almond butter.

This has flavors reminiscent of classic cannoli filling.

Lamb stew is the food Cathy Barrow takes to friends and relatives who are in recovery mode, whether that means they've moved into a new place to live, had a baby or returned from a trip.

Calling this a salad might be an understatement; it's a super rich, sweet-and-salty side dish that every guest (even Brussels sprout haters) can love.

This casual mushroom treatment can be used atop any flatbread you like: We used a lavash-type bread, but a tortilla, pita or even toast would work well, too.

This has flavors reminiscent of classic cannoli filling.

With this quick sauce for latkes, you don't have to choose between the traditional applesauce and sour cream accompaniments: It offers the best of both, with fresh herbs and the fruity spice of Aleppo pepper.

Here, red lentils and bulgur thicken a Mediterranean-inspired stew.

A puree of roasted red peppers, instead of the usual tomatoes, provides the base for this sauce, and the result is zesty and bright-tasting.

These lovely, addictive hors d'oeuvres come together quickly and disappear even faster.