Our first-place cookie will make you a believer that there may be no better pairing than caramel and sea salt.

After countless entries, six finalists, and delicious cookie sampling, we present this year’s Holiday Cookie Contest winners.

These ginger-infused gems with a fudge filling are both delicious and adorable. Bring a dozen to your next party!

Transform the rich sweetness of hot cocoa into a frostier form with this tempting ice cream treat.

Three beans and tempeh offer a tangy twist on this Fourth of July staple.

These easy-to-make granola bars are perfect to snack on before a morning run, long hike, or transcontinental flight,

Tomatoes, cucumbers, and red peppers give this salad a fresh, crisp bite.

This pudding is guaranteed to satisfy any chocolate lover on Valentine’s Day.

These incredible cookies won VegNews’ first-ever Holiday Cookie Contest.

The mellow flavors of squash, kale, and red onions synergize delectably, and look gorgeous together as well.

Served with apple-cranberry chutney, this stack makes a gorgeous Thanksgiving centerpiece.