Saute

As long as the kohlrabi's greens are fresh-looking and not wilted, you can eat them. They can be sauteéd just like spinach.

This twist on the traditional Italian peperonata omits the tomatoes, but the bell peppers are hearty and colorful enough on their own. Serve as a side dish or pour over steak.

Mature spinach has a stronger flavor than baby spinach and holds up better to this creamy dressing. 

To make this vegetarian, omit bacon and add 4 Tbsp. olive oil for browning mushrooms. 

These are ideally made with ground shortrib, but using chuck will give you an equally savory filling.

Bitter and bossy seeks warm and sweet: This robust dressing is capable of standing up to—and slightly softening—acerbic greens like dandelion or arugula. (Maybe it’s the bacon….)

Breakfast just got a major upgrade.

This fragrant sauce calls for a mix of dried spices. If the ones you’ve got in the pantry smell musty or you can’t remember when you bought them, restock.

The only slow cooker chili recipe you need. This recipe can also be easily doubled.

Roasting brings out the sweetness of canned tomatoes, but this method works with fresh tomatoes, too. This is part of BA's Best, a collection of our essential recipes.

For a beautiful creamy-white (not khaki) color, don’t let the leeks and celery take on any color when sautéing.

Blanching the spinach before blending helps this broccoli soup recipe retain a vibrant green color. Parsley would work in place of the cilantro.

The search for crispy trout skin stops here. Dredging the fish in ground almonds works wonders, adding a delightfully toasty exterior.

Gigante beans are our favorites, but almost any bean will be delicious this way. 

If you have leftover "everything" spice, stir it into Greek yogurt drizzled with olive oil for a savory breakfast.

Separate compartments are key to packing this lunch. Switch up the fixings to keep it fresh: Salsa, guac, and sour cream are all good options.

Add these addictive spicy chickpeas to your lunch bowl for a protein boost.

Asian pears are worth seeking out if you can find them—their crunch is unparalleled. Regular apples will do as a substitute in a pinch.

Basil is wilted like a leafy green in this thai beef stir fry recipe, then added raw at the end for a double dose of its aromatic flavor.

If you don’t have fennel, simply omit it and double the onion.