Appetizers and Hors d'Oeuvres Israeli-Style Extra-Smooth Hummus Puréeing garlic in lemon juice and blending chickpeas while they're hot = great hummus. J. Kenji López-Alt
Beans and Pulses Easy Black Beans Cooking black beans from scratch couldn't be more effortless. Max Falkowitz
Beans and Pulses Perfect Refried Beans (Frijoles Refritos) A master recipe for beautiful refried beans. Daniel Gritzer
Chinese Easy Sichuan Dry-Fried Green Beans (Gan Bian Si Ji Dou) Without a Wok Broiling green beans instead of deep-frying gives them deliciously charred surfaces. J. Kenji López-Alt
Beans and Pulses Dosa (Indian Rice-and-Lentil Crepes) These fermented lentil-and-rice crepes have the punch of tangy sourdough, with a crisp and chewy texture. Sohla El-Waylly
African Bharazi (Pigeon Peas in Coconut Cream) A staple of Khoja Ismaili cuisine. Noorbanu Nimji and Karen Anderson
Beans and Pulses French Lentil Salad with Goat Cheese and Walnuts From 'My Paris Kitchen' Kate Williams
Appetizers and Hors d'Oeuvres Farinata (Italian Chickpea Pancake) A crave-worthy savory chickpea pancake from Italy. Daniel Gritzer
Almonds Haricots Verts Amandine (French-Style Green Beans With Almonds) The classic French side dish in its simplest, most perfect form. J. Kenji López-Alt
Christmas Roasted-Chickpea and Kale Salad With Sun-Dried Tomato Vinaigrette Chickpeas roasted with cumin and paprika are wonderful with kale, fresh herbs, pine nuts, and sun-dried tomatoes. J. Kenji López-Alt
Beans and Pulses Mexican Tamale Pie (Tamal de Cazuela) With Black Bean Filling All the joys of tamales without much work. Daniel Gritzer
Christmas Hummus Fries With Spicy Tahini Dip Not fried hummus, but a crispy chickpea-flour snack paired with a spicy tahini dip. Morgan Eisenberg
Beans and Pulses Masala Dosa (Potato-Filled Rice-and-Lentil Crepe) Crispy and tangy lentil-and-rice crepes, filled with spiced potatoes. Sohla El-Waylly
Christmas Gluten-Free Green Bean Casserole A gluten-free take on the Campbell's classic. Elizabeth Barbone
Christmas Snap Pea and Radicchio Salad With Garlic Yogurt Dressing Bitter charred radicchio is tamed by sweet sugar snap peas and a cool garlic yogurt dressing. Sohla El-Waylly
Garlic The Food Lab: Cryo-Blanched Green Beans The brightest, freshest flavor you've ever had in sautéed green beans, thanks to a fun science-y trick. J. Kenji López-Alt
Appetizers and Hors d'Oeuvres Israeli-Style Extra-Smooth Hummus Puréeing garlic in lemon juice and blending chickpeas while they're hot = great hummus. J. Kenji López-Alt
Beans and Pulses Easy Black Beans Cooking black beans from scratch couldn't be more effortless. Max Falkowitz
Beans and Pulses Perfect Refried Beans (Frijoles Refritos) A master recipe for beautiful refried beans. Daniel Gritzer
Chinese Easy Sichuan Dry-Fried Green Beans (Gan Bian Si Ji Dou) Without a Wok Broiling green beans instead of deep-frying gives them deliciously charred surfaces. J. Kenji López-Alt
Beans and Pulses Dosa (Indian Rice-and-Lentil Crepes) These fermented lentil-and-rice crepes have the punch of tangy sourdough, with a crisp and chewy texture. Sohla El-Waylly
African Bharazi (Pigeon Peas in Coconut Cream) A staple of Khoja Ismaili cuisine. Noorbanu Nimji and Karen Anderson
Beans and Pulses French Lentil Salad with Goat Cheese and Walnuts From 'My Paris Kitchen' Kate Williams
Appetizers and Hors d'Oeuvres Farinata (Italian Chickpea Pancake) A crave-worthy savory chickpea pancake from Italy. Daniel Gritzer
Almonds Haricots Verts Amandine (French-Style Green Beans With Almonds) The classic French side dish in its simplest, most perfect form. J. Kenji López-Alt
Christmas Roasted-Chickpea and Kale Salad With Sun-Dried Tomato Vinaigrette Chickpeas roasted with cumin and paprika are wonderful with kale, fresh herbs, pine nuts, and sun-dried tomatoes. J. Kenji López-Alt
Beans and Pulses Mexican Tamale Pie (Tamal de Cazuela) With Black Bean Filling All the joys of tamales without much work. Daniel Gritzer
Christmas Hummus Fries With Spicy Tahini Dip Not fried hummus, but a crispy chickpea-flour snack paired with a spicy tahini dip. Morgan Eisenberg
Beans and Pulses Masala Dosa (Potato-Filled Rice-and-Lentil Crepe) Crispy and tangy lentil-and-rice crepes, filled with spiced potatoes. Sohla El-Waylly
Christmas Gluten-Free Green Bean Casserole A gluten-free take on the Campbell's classic. Elizabeth Barbone
Christmas Snap Pea and Radicchio Salad With Garlic Yogurt Dressing Bitter charred radicchio is tamed by sweet sugar snap peas and a cool garlic yogurt dressing. Sohla El-Waylly
Garlic The Food Lab: Cryo-Blanched Green Beans The brightest, freshest flavor you've ever had in sautéed green beans, thanks to a fun science-y trick. J. Kenji López-Alt
