Homemade pierogi take time to fill and fold but cook quickly and freeze well for later last-minute meals

Homemade cheese that doesn’t melt mixes into rustic mashers that work as a side dish or a filling for pierogi

The garden’s first vegetables and herbs shine in this delicious, filling, gluten-free meal

Create a grain-free pizza crust from scratch by using cheese and egg to bind the cauliflower as it bakes

Oats, quinoa, pumpkin seeds and agave syrup form the base for this apple- and currant-flavored granola

Slightly stale homemade sourdough bagels bake into crispy chips sturdy enough to support thick dips

A series of rest times, smooth shaping and a boiling soda bath before baking result in dense, chewy sourdough bagels

Essentially a warm variation on eggnog, this cocktail becomes irresistible on chilly holiday nights

Traditional baking techniques and an intense spice blend create crisp-tender cookies primed for decoration

Tomato juice works as a delicious, easy base for soup, especially if you grill and strain fresh tomatoes and freeze their juice

Layers of crunchy tortilla chips, seasoned beans and fresh vegetables, tossed with a homemade dressing, have so much flavor this salad doesn’t need ground beef

Corncobs stripped of their kernels make a light, savory stock to flavor chowders, soups and risotto

Skip the meat and fill vegetarian sandwiches with smoked beets, tangy goat cheese and spicy greens

Take the earthy flavor of beets to new heights by caramelizing them in the oven and then smoking them

Homemade liqueurs like triple sec are easy, mainly hands-off projects that upgrade margaritas, mimosas and other cocktails