Nut Free

This savory oatmeal is reminiscent of cheesy grits: very creamy and rich with little bits of crisp bacon. An egg on top is terrific if you like your lilies gilded.

Polenta is often used as a neutral carb canvas for a rich sauce or braised meat, but here the creamy ricotta-and-spinach-enriched polenta is the centerpiece, with a simple little tomato salad on top for freshness. An egg on top is great, but optional.

Slow-cooking a "roast" chicken yields moist, juicy meat but flabby skin—the easy fix is to run the carved chicken under the broiler to crisp the skin before serving.

Cook ribs over a mix of red cabbage and tart apples in this easy one-pot pork dinner.

Trouble finding kefir? Plain yogurt—or sour cream thinned with a little water or lime juice—works just as well in this hearty Tex-Mex dish.

Kefir and a honey-sweetened red wine syrup gives these creamy desserts a tart, refreshing, and sophisticated edge.

Stock your fridge with salsa, eggs, and cheese, and keep a bag of day-old tortillas chips around to instantly throw together this filling, comforting, sobering meal.

Skip the same old boring barbecue sauce and opt for a sticky malt vinegar, bourbon, and maple syrup glaze to slick up these boiled-and-baked pork ribs.

You can turn leftover roast chicken or store-bought rotisserie chicken into a hearty soup in about half an hour. Fresh dill and lemon juice bring a nice dose of brightness.

Rich truffle butter and a heap of radicchio di Treviso put this "toast 'n' eggs" in a class of its own.

The secret to the deep orange flavor in this simple weeknight dinner is to sear halved oranges next to the steak as it cooks, and then squeeze the caramelized juice all over your plate before digging in.

Red wine and bitter lettuce give this low-maintenance risotto a punch of flavor and sophistication.

Serve these easy boiled potatoes with slow cooker corned beef, or any hearty main course.

Mustard seeds that have been plumped in a pickle brine can really make a dish. They provide texture and crunch, heat and sweetness.

This fresh slaw is refreshing, tart, crunchy, and wonderful served alongside grilled chicken.

These wheat-free pancakes are sweetened with nothing but homemade, sugar-free applesauce.

Canned chickpeas are perfect for this one-pot dish because they become even more creamy as they warm in the cooking liquid. In case you’re not a fan, you can go with whatever canned bean you like.

This chocolaty bundt is brimming with rich flavor from a combo of cocoa and chocolate-enhancing coffee powder. The melty chunks from a chopped up bar of chocolate are just an added bonus.

These boldly chocolatey (and completely flourless) brownies get topped with a savory swirl of tahini. Dragging a toothpick through them to make pretty designs is part of the fun.

These sweet and very tangy neon pickles pair best with grilled meats, stews, and braises.