This dish makes an impressive vegetarian entrée or a hearty side dish when served in smaller portions.

Perfect for a casual gathering, this cake is extra-special when glazed. Just mix together powdered sugar, maple syrup, and apple juice (or milk) and drizzle it over the cooled cake.

Sweet and tangy, these are a natural match for roasted pork or turkey.

Feature the soup as an entrée accompanied by a crisp Waldorf salad or garlic bread. Toasted pine nuts make a nice garnish.

This hash makes a unique side dish for your Thanksgiving turkey, or try it topped with an egg for breakfast.

Serve this stew with something tart to complement the rich flavor. Try grilled pineapple, rice seasoned with cilantro and lime or a tangy citrus slaw with fennel or jicama.

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Accompany this dish with something simple, crunchy and tart to complement the rich, smoky flavors.

Add calabacitas to grilled chicken or fish, serve over cooked grains, or simply fold in a warm corn tortilla for a quick vegetarian meal.

Serve warm or cold topped with a spoonful of yogurt. Substitute dried cranberries or cherries for the raisins.

Use meaty wild mushrooms for this dish, such as chanterelles, porcini or oyster mushrooms. The rich, earthy flavors of this dish make it a wonderful side for grilled or roasted meats and poultry.

A sweet bread filled with plums and topped with brown sugar, cinnamon and pecan.

Pan bagnat literally translated is "wet bread" – the idea is for the oils to soak into and flavor the bread, making it a perfect brown-bag lunch solution.

An easy dish with plenty of “wow” factor.

Greek salad, garlicky green beans, marinated feta cheese or rice pilaf studded with olives are all great side dishes with gyros.

Versatile zaalouk is a hearty and flavorful main dish over brown rice; or a dip with chopped vegetables and pita, served warm or cold.

Simple to make, this smooth pate looks impressive served with toasted baguette slices or crackers as an appetizer, or accompanied by a mixed green or grain salad dressed in vinaigrette for a light lunch.

Set out plates of butter, wedges of lemon and several kinds of hot sauce to accompany the shrimp and vegetables.