Celery Root, Potato and Apple Mash

Celery root (celeriac) is a knobby root vegetable with mild celery flavor that pairs nicely with apple and potato in this riff on classic mashed potatoes.

Chai-Spiced Amaranth Pudding

Cooked amaranth has a gelatinous quality that lends itself to pudding. If you have a chai spice blend on hand, substitute 1 teaspoon for the cardamom, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves.

Short Rib and Cremini Ragu

Hearty, long-simmered braised short ribs and mushrooms combine in a luscious, tender ragu to warm up a chilly evening.

Baked Penne and Cheese with Mushrooms

A few well-selected convenience products help this homemade baked pasta classic come together in a flash! Whole wheat pasta and a sprinkling of wheat germ boost its nutritional cred.