1,018 petele recipes

Mashed sweet potatoes blended with roasted bananas, orange juice, brown sugar, cinnamon, cardamom, and a pinch of red pepper flakes. A naturally creamy, butter-free holiday side that skips the marshmallow fluff.

Vegan soy nog made with steamed butternut squash, vanilla soy milk, brown rice syrup, nutmeg, and a splash of mirin. A dairy-free, egg-free holiday drink.

Enjoy a hot summer day with this delicious drink made from bananas, mango juice and a bit of rum.

Tom Yam Goong, the classic Thai hot and sour shrimp soup with lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime leaves, and a sharp kick of black chili paste.

Sugar-free vegetarian mincemeat with ground apples, whole citrus, raisins, currants, and warm holiday spices. No refined sugar, no meat. Makes enough for two pies and cans or freezes beautifully.

Curried fruit compote with peaches, apricots, fresh pineapple, and cantaloupe in a curry-spiced sugar syrup with lime slices. A canning recipe that yields four quarts.

Green olive-cucumber salad set in lime gelatin with lemon juice, lemon zest, and onion-stuffed olives. A retro molded salad with a tangy, savory twist.

Mandarin shrimp stir-fry made entirely in the microwave with broccoli, bell peppers, and a glossy orange marmalade glaze spiked with ginger and soy sauce. Ready in 30 minutes over rice.

Curry-glazed duck legs roast under a paste of jalapeno, ginger, garlic, and curry powder, then braise in orange-lime juice with chicken stock. The skin re-crisps for shatteringly crackly results.

Potato barley soup simmered low and slow for two hours with carrots, celery, onion, and garlic. A thick, hearty comfort soup where the barley and potatoes create a naturally creamy broth.

Tropical fruit salad with honeydew, papaya, strawberries, and pineapple tossed in a sweet-spicy jalapeño citrus dressing. Bright, juicy, and ready in 15 minutes.

Butternut squash with carrots and onions glazed in a white miso and orange juice sauce. A vegan side dish with deep umami sweetness, no butter or oil required.

This relish is based on a prize-winning English recipe of more than a generation ago. It is less sweet than traditional chutneys; most of its sweetness comes not from sugar, but from apples, dates, and parsnips. I generally use Winesap apples but any well-flavored, crisp eating apple will do.

Fresh fruit melange with strawberries, blueberries, kiwi, cantaloupe, and honeydew tossed with mint and a citrus-sweetened dressing. Summer-bright and effortless.

Quick Indian apple chutney made in the microwave with raisins, curry powder, ginger, and brown sugar. Ready in under 10 minutes of cook time.

Caribbean ginger pepper sauce with pineapple, jalapeno, cayenne, lime, and Chardonnay. A sweet-hot tropical sauce for grilled swordfish or chicken breast.