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Dawn Perry

Turmeric-Tahini Dressing

A spicy, creamy vibrant dressing that’s equally delicious on grain bowls and hearty salads, like kale.

Fully Loaded Black Bean Nachos with Red and Green Salsas

You might have more of the salsas than you need; serve them on the side for dipping. This is part of BA's Best, a collection of our essential recipes.

Indian-Style Nachos with Warm Spices and Tamarind Chutney

Indian grocers sell prepared tamarind chutney, which you can easily substitute for the homemade version here.

BA's Best Buffalo Wings

Two key steps ensure extra-crisp wings: letting them sit at room temperature evens the cooking time, and the cornstarch dredge transforms into a crunchy shell when fried. If you like your wing sauce super spicy, increase the amount of cayenne in our best hot wings recipe. This is part of BA's Best, a collection of our essential recipes.

Pork Nachos With Red Cabbage and Wonton Chips

Coat seared ground pork in a Thai-inspired glaze, then scatter over fried wonton wrappers, and pile on the nacho treatment with two kinds of cheese, pickled jalapeños, and a shredded cabbage and cilantro salad.

Roasted Celery Root with Walnuts and Thyme

There is no obvious point of entry when dealing with celery root. Prepping it isn’t complicated, though: Use a chef’s knife to cut off the top and bottom of the root, exposing the pale flesh of the interior. Prop the root on one of the newly flattened poles, and, using curved downward strokes, cut off the brown skin in long swaths. Once peeled, cut the root into chunks, cutting out any spongy bits that may develop at the center.

Muesli Toast with Labneh, Hazelnuts, and Honey

This toast also works well divided into fourths and served as an appetizer.

Peppered Butter and Pear Toast

Black pepper with fruit? It works—trust us.

Ricotta, Kale, and Mushroom Toast

Not into kale? Use chard or another hearty green instead.

Your New Avocado Toast

This avocado toast recipe is endlessly customizable—thus why we don't include specific amounts.

Pickled Pepper and Boquerónes Toast

Who knew so much bright, lively, acidic flavor could come from such a small surface area?

Sweet and Salty Fig Toast

Taste a fig first to see how sweet it is... and thus how much honey you want to add.

Prune-Pistachio Oat Bars

Why shell out $5 when you can make energy bars at home? Packed with tons of flavor and punch, this DIY super snack will power you throughout the day. The dried prunes in this recipe give the bars a chewy consistency with the ground pistachios function as both a nutrient-rich building block that lends structure and  as a textural element that conveniently contains good fats and proteins to keep you satisfied. Pro tip: Rinse your hands under cool water or give them a quick shot of non-stick spray..…

Beef and Squash Chili

It's officially chili season. This version is packed with beef chuck, warm spices, and toasted chiles, with cubes of acorn squash adding a touch of sweetness and nutrition.

Skillet Roast Chicken With Fennel, Parsnips, and Scallions

A beautifully browned bird and seasonal vegetables cook in a single skillet for an effortless dinner. Swap in carrots, quartered onions, or tiny potatoes—anything goes.