Pumpkin, milk, cornmeal and spices combine in a slow-cooked pudding covered with an apple-crisp-style crumble. The dessert is hearty enough for a fall evening while still being light enough for warm Autumn nights. This is a pumpkin variation on what was historically called New England Indian Pudding.

Sweet and sour isn’t just for Asian food. Agrodolce, an Italian sweet and sour sauce made by reducing honey and vinegar with dried fruit elevates already delicious roasted winter squash into a side dish simple enough for a weeknight dinner and special enough for a holiday celebration.

Meaty mushrooms, rich cauliflower and meaty potatoes combine into a vegetarian stew hearty enough that omnivores won’t miss the meat and light enough that you won’t feel weighed down. Anchovy filets, thyme and dry Vermouth add the complex layers of flavor making this deeply satisfying.

Need something fresh and bright for your winter table? The grassy, chlorophyll notes of kale lose their bitterness to the balance of sweet fruit and rich balsamic vinegar. Bonus! This delicious and colorful dish comes together in just 5-7 minutes on the stove.