Main Dish

This gnocchi dish tastes like bacon cheeseburgers. Go ahead and top it as you would a burger—with ketchup, mustard and pickles. —Ashley Lecker, Green Bay, Wisconsin

When I serve this Mexican-style casserole, everyone scrapes the plate clean. Offer fresh toppings like green onions, tomatoes and avocado. —Jennifer Stowell, Smithville, Missouri

Cauliflower, garbanzo beans and tofu are subtle on their own, but together they make an awesome curry. We have this recipe weekly because one of us is always craving it. Find more of our healthy recipes at TheVeganRoad.com. —Patrick McGilvray, Cincinnati, Ohio

Layered desserts always grab my family’s attention, but salads? Not so much. I wondered if I presented a healthy salad in an eye-catching way, I could get everyone on board. I’m happy to report that I was correct. Find tons more of my salads and other good stuff at foodyschmoodyblog.com. …

This homey recipe of steak and egg noodles in a creamy sauce is just like what we had at my gran’s house when we’d visit. It’s one of my favorite “memory meals,” as I call them. —Janelle Shank, Omaha, NE

I like the challenge of inventing recipes with ingredients I have on hand. This easy-peasy meal fits the bill. —Colleen Doucette, Truro, Nova Scotia