You’ll want to seek out a local Asian market to gather several of the ingredients listed here, especially the hot and spicy fermented Korean condiment kimchee. Once you have everything, the salad comes together in a matter or minutes. Serves 4 Ingredients • 2 bunches…
An expensive and valuable spice exported in large quantities from Spain, saffron has a slightly sweet and hay-like flavor. Serves 6 Ingredients • 3 pinches saffron • 10 cups vegetable stock (or 5 cups canned vegetable broth combined with an equal amount of water) • 2…
A hearty dish that warms you from the inside out — and packs in the nutrition. Serve with pita toasts and grilled Portobellos for a dinner that fills you up. Serves 8 Ingredients • 1 pound great Northern (large white) beans, cooked very soft (retain cooking liquid) or…
Fava (or broad) beans make a healthy base for this hummus, which features a bright and nutty kick with the addition of fresh parsley and toasted pistachios. Serves 6 Ingredients • 1 (15-ounce) can fava beans, drained and rinsed • 3 cloves garlic, or to taste • Juice…
Ancho chili powder, plaintain, fresh cilantro, and queso fresco make this burrito feel authentically south of the border. Queso fresco is a slightly salty, crumbly Mexican cheese; look for it in a Hispanic market. Serves 2 Ingredients • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil • 2…
Classic Italian flavors hold together in a meaty Portobello as a vessel. This dish will win over your meat-eating friends. Serves 1 Ingredients • 1 cup cooked orzo • 1⁄2 cup tomato sauce • 1⁄2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese • 1 tomato, chopped • 1 teaspoon dried…
Serve this warm, decadent dish alongside a simple salad of mixed greens and a pitcher of lemon balm tea for a brunch that transports you to the Greek Isles Serves 6 Ingredients • 2 tablespoons olive oil • 4 cloves garlic, crushed and chopped • 1 onion, diced • 1 red…
Beets will stain your hands (and anything else in sight), so be sure to rinse them thoroughly after cooking and before slicing. A plastic cutting board will be easier to clean than a wooden board. Serves 4 Ingredients • 6 medium-sized fresh beets • 1 teaspoon grated…
This savory tart will wow your brunch guests. Try to stick with homegrown or farmer’s market tomatoes for the most decadent dish. Serves 4-6 Ingredients • 8 ounces store-bought puff pastry, thawed • 1 tablespoon olive oil • 4 leeks, sliced and thoroughly washed • 3…
Start your day with this delicious twist on a breakfast sandwich. Make a big batch and freeze them for a quick, busy-morning treat. To reheat, wrap a frozen burrito in a damp paper towel and heat at 50 percent power for 3 minutes. Serves 4 Ingredients • 1 tablespoon…
Soy in the form of sausage may seem like an odd ingredient, but you’ll find that many manufacturers make delicious varieties that are remarkably reminiscent of traditional sausage. Serves 4 Ingredients • 3 cups water or milk • 2 tablespoons olive oil • 1⁄2 cup grits,…
For a thinner smoothie, you can easily replace the powdered skim milk with the liquid version. No pineapple? Try frozen berries. For different flavors, experiment with different fruit. Serves 1 Ingredients • 1 cup low-fat vanilla yogurt • 1⁄2 cup powdered skim milk •…