Jill Silverman Hough

Who says gyros have to be sandwiches? With this savory spread, you can customize and enjoy them any way you'd like.

This is a dish that'll wow your whole table – and offer a wealth of extra-good-for-you nutrients.

You're going to want to pack this meal – either as a sandwich or a salad – for your next warm-weather picnic.

This stunning salad is as rich in flavor as it is in nutrients.

Uncover your grill, because this is a salad that's sure to become a staple throughout spring and summer.

Somewhere between shio- and shoyu-style ramen, our version features a light broth with a splash of soy sauce and is topped with a colorful combination of chicken, egg, shredded cabbage, bean sprouts and scallions.

This salad is bright, slightly sweet, pleasantly bitter and even a touch spicy – all in all, a great accompaniment to the rich flavors of roasted turkey.

Although it has a slight sweetness, mostly from the sweet potatoes themselves, this dressing has way less sugar than the traditional sweet potato casserole. Now that’s something to celebrate!

If you’ve never made cranberry sauce, you won’t believe how easy it is, even a gussied up version like this one. Note that jalapeños vary in their spiciness. For a nice warming effect, use one. To spice things up, try two or three.

Although perhaps not a usual staple on the holiday table, this deeply flavored salmon made with just a few ingredients is a nice, light complement to the heavier options on the menu. If you don’t have a mortar and pestle to lightly crush the fennel seeds, just use them as is. Garnish with additional chives.

An array of fragrant fresh herbs and a healthy amount of butter infuse a mega dose of flavor into this centerpiece dish. If you like, you can skip making the turkey stock for the gravy (Step 2) — just substitute an additional 1½ cups of store-bought low-sodium chicken or turkey broth.

Soup is great for holiday entertaining because it can be prepared days or even weeks in advance then simply reheated before serving. This one, featuring sweet, nutty parsnips, has rich fall flavors and is especially easy to make.

Roasting the cauliflower until lightly browned helps give the resulting dip more roasty, toasty notes. For the crudités, feel free to shake things up – try tomatoes, bell pepper strips, endive leaves, broccoli and even green beans.