Give yourself as much time as possible to preserve your garden haul by keeping produce fresh for as long as possible. Allow the garden to shine in a variety of ways by canning, freezing, and preserving each vegetable and fruit at its peak of freshness. Get ready to dive into these canning and preserving recipes! (And don’t worry if you don’t have a garden if you want to make some of these recipes....

I’ll serve a combination of comfort foods like Broccoli Cheddar Soup, satisfying pastas such as Roasted Cauliflower and Mushroom Bolognese, and easy veggie burgers like Pesto White Bean Veggie Burgers, all of which my meat-loving family will devour. Whether going meatless for the whole month, or just wanting to scale back your meat consumption a few days a week, we have the recipes for success.

First: What Is a Plant-Based Diet? One of the first questions I get involves the terminology itself. These days, the terms “plant-based diet” and “vegan diet” are often used interchangeably and for the purposes of this article, that’s how I’ve used them. There are no official definitions. However, “vegan” often refers to a whole lifestyle and value system with ethics and animal welfare at its core. True vegans don’t wear wool or leather, for example....

I first developed a taste for artichoke soup on frequent trips to Pescadero Beach during college. So when I found this recipe in the New York Times, I couldn’t resist. Over the years we’ve changed it up a little bit, mostly reducing the butter and cream. The soup is wonderfully rich, smooth, and creamy. Adapted from an artichoke soup recipe from Ilo Restaurant in The New York Times, Feb 8, 2004....

Much like its international counterparts, asopao’s consumption isn’t relegated to the winter months—there really isn’t a “winter” in Puerto Rico, so asopao is a dish that is enjoyed year-round. That said, this asopao can be particularly comforting in the colder months. What Is Asopao? Asopao is rice stew—it’s basically a savory porridge. It can be prepared using most meats, poultry, or seafood. This version combines my two favorite asopaos ingredients into one, substantial meal: shrimp and pigeon peas....

I blame the bacon. Seriously, this one is really easy and crazy good. Bacon and shrimp make a very happy couple. How to Make Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp For this recipe, we coat the shrimp with some lime and chili powder, and then wrap them in slices of bacon. You can either put them on the grill or bake them in the oven. Tips for the Best Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp Here are a couple of tips that can help make bacon-wrapped shrimp even better:...

If you don’t have a grill or the weather is keeping you inside, this easy technique for making baked bbq chicken in the oven is all you need. How to Make BBQ Chicken in the Oven Taking cues from the grilled version of this recipe, the chicken gets a quick sear under the broiler to brown the skin, and then a longer roast in the oven until the chicken is completely tender....

The Secret to Making the Best Banana Nut Muffins This quick and easy muffin recipe is based on our favorite banana bread, with the addition of a cup of chopped nuts and a dash of coffee. Why the coffee? The tip I learned from the guru of all things dessert — David Lebovitz — is that tropical ingredients like bananas, coffee, chocolate go well together. The dash of coffee brightens up the banana flavors in the muffin....

Whether it’s arranging a bedroom closet in Europe, or figuring out the best way to ship my homemade pico de gallo to my husband in South Korea, I have learned how to get what I need (or want) when it’s not always available. The double-edged sword of life as a military spouse is that you can travel the world, but you’re away from the comforts of home. We were living in Germany when I fell in love with Bonefish Grill’s Bang Bang Shrimp®....

This is a straightforward dish, black-eyed peas prepared in a salsa to be served with lightly browned flour quesadillas filled with melty jack cheese. Perfect for lunch. The recipe can be as simple as you want. You can use canned black-eyed peas, roasted bell peppers, and green chiles, or you can cook the peas or roast the chiles and peppers yourself. In the batch I’ve prepared here, I used canned black-eyed peas, and roasted my own poblano and red bell peppers....

And I have the perfect thing: Chamb’ and Bubbly. Yes, Chamb’ and Bubbly, as my husband hilariously dubbed it in honor of one of the greatest SNL skits of all time. Technically I’m talking about a Chambord Kir Royale, which is made by mixing champagne or sparkling wine with Chambord, a French raspberry liqueur that is just as good as it sounds. This drink is sparkling, festive, and perfect for sipping as you sing Auld Lang Syne....

One of my favorite dishes that usually makes an appearance at Michelle’s is this “cheesy bread”, a sort of cross between garlic bread and pizza. It’s a great way to help feed a lot of hungry people, and easy to pull together, even at the last minute. I’ve shown them sliced, but you could easily cut them crosswise again for smaller appetizer bites. But watch out, they’re addictive! Variations on Cheesy Bread Try mixing in other ingredients with the topping mixture, such as chopped black olives, chopped canned artichoke hearts, minced shrimp, or crab meat....

This recipe is inspired by a favorite of my friend Lynn from her The Southern Living Cookbook. Lynn likes to make hers with Shoepeg white corn. We used regular yellow corn and it turned out terrific. Perfect with chili. The recipe calls for the cornbread to be baked in the oven in a cast iron skillet. We serve the cornbread at the table directly from the skillet, the benefit being that because the cast iron holds its heat so well, the corn bread stays warm throughout the entire meal....

Making your own chocolate-covered pretzels is a fun afternoon project and makes a nice alternative to the store-bought varieties, especially around the holidays when homemade treats feel extra-special. Video: How to Make Chocolate Covered Pretzels The Best Pretzels to Use You can make chocolate-covered pretzels using any pretzel shape that you like. Both the traditional pretzel twist and the long pretzel rod are popular, but the mini twists are my personal favorite....

To me, the English version is more whimsical, perhaps because Mr. Toad is my favorite character in The Wind in the Willows? In any case, this recipe has a playful name, and much like its cousin “pigs in a blanket,” is a hit with kids. I first posted a recipe for Toad in the Hole back in 2003. I wasn’t quite satisfied with that recipe, and based on feedback from readers and a bit more experimentation, updated the recipe....

If you can’t make it to their location to try one, Levain offers overnight shipping. But the cookies are only available through the end of fall. Because their days are numbered, I recreated them to indulge even after the season ends. Essential Tips for Making Levain Cookies at Home Recreating these cookies at home successfully involves splurging on the best chocolate and freshest spices you can get your hands on, as well as patiently waiting for the dough to chill....

It couldn’t be easier to make! You start by cooking some onions, carrots, celery, and yellow curry powder, add stock, apples, rice, cook for a bit, then stir in the chopped cooked turkey. Drizzle a little cream in at the end. Easy! It’s also one of the best things I have ever eaten in my life. My father and my sweetheart, two men who for some weird reason have never learned to appreciate the flavors of Indian cuisine, couldn’t stop eating this soup....

Over the years the recipe has expanded beyond curry, cilantro, apples, and raisins to include many other ingredients, again usually whatever might work that’s in the fridge. This curry salad is ideal to cook ahead as the flavors blend better after the salad has sat in the refrigerator overnight. And it is easy to cook in large quantities for summer potlucks and barbeques. The salad gets better the longer it sits in the fridge (to a point) because of the absorption of the curry oil....