Flour
How to Make Oatmeal Taste Better Than, Well, Oatmeal
Already in love with chewy (but kinda bland) oats? Work in some new varieties of rolled grains, and pretty much everything gets more delicious.
By Adina Steiman
Cornmeal Hoecakes
Bob’s Red Mill makes a coarse cornmeal that’s perfect for these, but don’t stress if you can’t find it. A finer grind will just have less crunch.
By Barrel & Ashes, Studio City, CA
Fresh Pasta With Clams And Hot Italian Sausage
Rolling out and shaping this handmade pasta together is the fun part. Make the dough a day ahead, wrap in plastic, and keep chilled.
By Zach Pollack
BA's Best Bread
This bread has a nutty flavor and intense chew; it makes toast that’s a wholesome meal unto itself. To ensure you have fresh bread on time, count back three nights from the day you want to bake.
By Claire Saffitz
Whole Wheat Chapatis
If you have a stovetop griddle, use it to make a few flatbreads at a time.
By Rebecca Collerton
Rustic Lemon Tart
Add a blast of bright citrus to your weekend with this Italian-style tart.
By Maialino
Pork Walnut Stuffing With Squash and Sage
When we opted to cut out grains from our diet, one of the hardest things to give up was, strangely enough, stuffing-the kind you eat with Thanksgiving dinner. Most stuffing is made with bread crumbs, and that just wouldn't do. So Ryan put a lot of effort into developing and testing more nutritious alternatives, and eventually came up with this-a delicious and more-than-satisfying substitute. When they taste it for the first time, many people want to know his secret. They're shocked when he tells them it's omitting the bread crumbs.
But there's no denying this dish tastes like the real deal, and it's more filling (so it involves less actual stuffing of the face!). It pairs nicely with any poultry, so there's no need to wait until Thanksgiving to make it. Try it with our Sweet Cherry Sauce for an extra decadent side.
By Katherine & Ryan Harvey
Cornbread
We included this simple, delicious cornbread to stuff the Cornbread-Stuffed Roasted Squash, but you may find yourself making it again to serve along with your favorite soup or chili.
By Jodi Berg
Cornbread-Stuffed Roasted Squash
Coming up with a scrumptious, satisfying vegetarian main dish for the holidays can be tricky. Search no more! This stuffed squash is loaded with classic fall flavors, and thanks in part to the Vitamix wet-chop, the prep for this dish is relatively simple.
By Jodi Berg
Individual Orange Cranberry Biscuits
Perfect for a holiday brunch or a breakfast treat for houseguests, these tender biscuits are bursting with tart cranberries, orange zest, and the gentle perfume of vanilla.
By Jodi Berg
Black and White Sesame Seed Cookies
By Alison Roman
The Thanksgiving Dessert of Our Forefathers That's Still Delicious Today
Indian pudding isn't known to all Americans. But after one taste, it's hard to forget.
By Anna Stockwell
The Whole Wheat Pasta That Actually Tastes Good
Our writer thought whole wheat pasta was a drag—until she discovered one in Italy that isn't.
By Sheela Prakash
Falafel Mushroom Loaf
This hearty meatless loaf combines earthy wild mushrooms with classic falafel spices.
By Katherine Sacks
Cracked Black Pepper Pull-Apart Biscuits
Light and fluffy, these peppery biscuits are as good alongside a hearty dinner as they are with jam for breakfast.
By Katherine Sacks
Buckwheat-Rye Pancakes
A combination of whole-grain flours gives earthy, nutty complexity (read: tons of flavor) and a satisfying bite to these delicious pancakes. Make a big batch of the mix to keep on hand, or pack some up to deliver to a friend.
By Chris Morocco
The Secret to the Creamiest Polenta
Forget all that constant stovetop stirring—we found a better way to do polenta.
By Sheela Prakash
Whole Wheat-Apple Crisp
Whole wheat flour gives this brown sugar–oat topping a nutty flavor that perfectly complements the sweet-tart apples beneath.
By Natalie Chanin & Butch Anthony
Vegan Chocolate Tart With Salted Oat Crust
You don't have to use a vegan chocolate to make this decadent tart—any bittersweet baking bar will be great. But if you want to go dairy-free, be sure to read the label.
By Claire Saffitz
Pasta Dough for Handmade Shapes
This egg-less pasta dough—perfect for hand made shapes, like orrechiette, cavatelli and pici—quickly comes together in the food processer. For an even easier approach, use a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook and let the machine do all the kneading.
By Katherine Sacks