Vegetarian

You can use collards, Swiss chard, callaloo or even kale for this recipes. Adding the coconut milk softens the leaves and creates a creamy sauce at the bottom of the pot that coats each leaf.

These dead-simple savoury scones make a cozy weeknight meal when paired with a bowl of soup.

These savoury Indian fritters are delicious dunked in tamarind chutney and served with hot chai. Find chickpea flour in the natural-foods section of most grocery stores or in Indian grocers (or, if you have a high-powered blender, you can make your own from dry chickpeas!). —Jennifer Pallian

These bite-sized snacks are perfect for New Year's entertaining or a post-holiday recess.

It doesn’t get more fresh and zesty than this pasta. Whip up a simple plate for an Italian-styled evening, and savour simple, delicious ingredients.