The evidence for the health benefits of a plant-based diet keep mounting, with more and more research showing the advantages of eating more vegetables and fruits and less meat. In this issue, we offer a variety of ways to include more vegetables in your meals, with recipes for appetizers and snacks, breads, and desserts, as well as main dishes, salads, and easy side dishes. And we¿ve kept convenience in mind with recipes that feature canned and frozen vegetables as well as fresh produce. Whether you consider yourself a vegetarian or are simply making a commitment to putting more plants on your plate, the shift to plant-based eating has never been easier or more satisfying.