Who said soups were boring? Here’s an easy butternut squash soup. It’s comforting, filling and packed with vitamins, perfect for fall and winter. Vegan and parve when made with vegetable stock.

Once the weather starts to cool down, I usually swap my lentil salad for a more wintry version, the classic French lentils with sausages.

Red lentil dal is a hearty, satisfying vegetarian (and even vegan) dish that makes a complete meal. A pantry-staples recipe of the kind I love, perfect for traveling without leaving home.