Barley flakes have a consistency reminiscent of rolled oats, and have a nutty flavor. Barley also happens to be high in fiber, so eating it often helps promote colon health. Serves 4 Ingredients • 3 tablespoons olive oil • 1 onion, diced • 4 cloves garlic, minced • 1…
You can, of course, use fresh ingredients in place of any of the dried or frozen ingredients listed here and you’ll get a bigger wallop of vitamins and nutrients in the process. Serves 10–12 Ingredients • 1 tablespoon olive oil • 1 medium onion, chopped • 2 ribs…
Slightly sweet, slightly sour, and absolutely satisfying, this dish pairs wonderfully with a cumin-heavy green lentil dish and warmed garlic naan. Serves 4 Ingredients • 2 cups mango cubes, preferably fresh • 11⁄2 cups mango nectar • 1 cup coconut milk • 1⁄2 cup sour…
If you can’t find baking pumpkins, you can use 2 cans of plain (unsweetened) pumpkin puree in this recipe, but you’ll end up with a soup with a thinner consistency. Serves 8–10 Ingredients • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter or olive oil • 1 medium onion, chopped • 1⁄2…
Seeking out ingredients you need to make this traditional Thai peanut sauce may involve a trip to an Asian or Indian market. If you can’t find tamarind juice, pour boiling water over a mashed piece of tamarind concentrate and strain for a similar effect. Serves 4 to 6…
Many grocery stores are now carrying packaged broccoli slaw, but you can also make it easily yourself by either shredding or putting your broccoli stems into your food processor. Ingredients Serves 4 • 1 (1 pound) package fresh udon noodles • 6 ounces broccoli slaw •…
Folks in Texas do everything big, and that’s what you get with this five-alarm dish: A hot twist on a creamy favorite. Serves 6 Ingredients • 3 cups crushed taco chips • 8 ounces elbow macaroni • 3 tablespoons butter • 3 tablespoons flour • 2 cups milk • 1 cup hot or…
Here you get a hearty and herb-infused dish that’s best paired with buttery-crisp garlic bread, a large fresh mesclun salad, and a carafe of your favorite “house” red. Don’t forget the checkered tablecloth to set the mood! Serves 4 Ingredients • 1 pound fresh…
Purple potatoes make this dish spectacular, so resist the urge to substitute them. Commonly used in South American cuisine, these heirloom tubers taste like russet potatoes but are rich in antioxidants due to flavonoids responsible for their purple hue. Serves 4…
Add another dimension and crunch to this traditional Tuscan salad by tossing the cubed bread with a little extra-virgin olive oil and fresh minced garlic and toasting in the oven until golden before combining with the other ingredients. Ingredients Serves 4 • About 2…
Not your traditional mayo-laden potato salad, what you get here is a more sophisticated warm version that features olives, onions, and lightly wilted spinach. Serves 4 Ingredients • 1 pound fresh curly-leaf spinach, washed, stems removed • 1⁄4 cup extra-virgin olive…
There are several brands and varieties of soy “meat” strips on the market, so try a few to figure out which will become your go-to brand. Serves 4 to 6 Ingredients Dressing • 1⁄4 cup soy sauce • 1⁄4 cup vegetable oil • 3 tablespoons sesame oil • Zest of 1 orange,…