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Hummus

Try making this homemade six-ingredient hummus once, and you might never go back to buying supermarket hummus again.

hummus

Greek Lentil Soup

This Greek Lentil Soup variation on The Healthy Cook's Simple Lentil Soup is best when the soup is first made—still brothy and unpuréed.

a bowl of greek lentil soup

Garlicky Beans

This simple dish makes a stellar side for roasted chicken or, for a meal in a bowl, pair it with a whole grain like bulgur, farro, or wheat berries.

white bowl filled with beans and greens

Winter Chicken Braise

Braising is perfect for winter, and it’s a twofer: You get to make a cozy dish and create its own sauce, all in one pot. Not a fan of raw radishes? Give braised a try—once cooked, radishes are surprisingly mellow. Think of them as less starchy, more colorful mini potatoes.

large white bowl with chicken a sauce

Nutty Roasted Cauliflower

Roasting vegetables with flat surfaces is a surefire way to produce flavor-rich browning. That’s why step 2 calls for cutting your cauliflower into slices, not florets.

white plate of roasted cauliflower on an orange background