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Roasted squash is nearly impossible to mess up. Your only danger, I think, is undercooking it. Any winter squash will work, but I love delicata squash because they’re pretty, delicious, and not a total pain to cut open. Read more about this recipe at VeganYumYum.

Sauteed Bell Peppers With Pine Nuts And Parmesan

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Roasted Fennel And Potatoes With Fennel Seed

Mixing fennel and fennel seed with potatoes is an aromatic departure from basic roasted potatoes. Try substituting different seeds like mustard, caraway or cumin, or a teaspoon of a ground spice like paprika or nutmeg.

Fennel And Roasted Beet Salad

Roasting beets just intensifies their natural sweetness and adds a hint of caramel, so they're wonderful with crunchy fennel and the slightly sweet honey dressing. Use both red and golden beets if you can find them.

Italian Bread Salad

This variation on the classic panzanella is the perfect summer lunch. If you happen to have a little fresh oregano or marjoram, use that instead of the dried herbs. Leftover baguette is great in this salad, but any leftover bread will do. Not a Cookthink member? Sign up now for a free account to save your favorite recipes and build meals!

Whole Wheat Linguine With Pesto

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Spaghetti With Garlic-Walnut Sauce

This garlic-walnut sauce is called agliata in Italy. It's as old as the hills and as simple as it gets. You'll be surprised though by the complexity of the garlic and walnut flavors. If it's too spare for you, try stirring in some gorgonzola.