I like this recipe because it’s a riff on the classic pairing of blinis with caviar. The caviar conveys a sense of luxury, so it elevates any celebration—the same way a great bottle of Champagne would. SERVES 12 CRÈPES 1¼ cups milk 3 large eggs 2 tablespoons butter,...
Baked beetroot and apple, celeriac mash and toasted hazelnut oil
This dish marries some really great flavour combinations: the sharp, sweet apple with the earthy beetroot; the apple playing with the celery notes of the celeriac; the nuttiness and crunch of the hazelnuts tying it all together. The sugar and sherry vinegar glaze...
MUSHROOM, CHEESE & VEGETABLE STRUDEL
Here’s a gorgeous option for holiday meals that everyone at the table will love. Whole-wheat phyllo dough lends a wholesome, nutty taste and golden color to the finished strudel.YIELD: SERVES 12FILLING1 Tbs. olive oil1 medium onion, chopped (1½ cups)1 medium red bell...
COLLARD GREEN WRAPS WITH MISO-GINGER SWEET POTATOES
Tofu, edamame, and mashed, seasoned sweet potatoes are wrapped in collard leaves for a flavorful lunch option with a hint of spice. The filling can also be spread on whole-grain toast or wrapped in tortillas.YIELD: SERVES 42 small sweet potatoes (1 lb.)2 Tbs. white...
SPICY BROCCOLI SPROUT SUSHI
Spicy sprouts, such as broccoli, arugula, or leek, give sushi rolls a delicate crunch and peppery flavor while adding protein. A sushi mat makes it easy to wrap the nori and rice tightly around fillings, but it’s not necessary. YIELD: SERVES 4 ½ cup sushi rice, rinsed...
PEANUT-STUFFED OKRA FINGERS
Stuffed okra is a traditional Indian finger food that packs bold flavor. You can also try the filling in stuffed mushrooms instead. YIELD: SERVES 6 24 large fresh okra pods (1 lb.) 1 cup roasted unsalted peanuts ½ small onion, peeled and cut into chunks 2 cloves...
CRISPY KALE CHIPS
This will become your go-to kale chip recipe. Nutritional yeast gives the crisped leaves a cheesy flavor along with a hit of protein, iron, and vitamin B 12. To give them a spicy kick, sprinkle with your favorite seasoning blend just before baking. YIELD: SERVES 4 1...
BERRY GREEN SMOOTHIE
Ramp up your vitamin and mineral intake with only 28 calories when you add baby spinach to a lightly sweet fruit smoothie. Feel free to substitute your favorite fruit for the blueberries. YIELD: SERVES 1 4 cups baby spinach leaves ½ cup low-fat milk or plain nondairy...
Green onion hummus with lime
makes about 2 cups Over the last few years, hummus has become ubiquitous at parties, on menus, and in cookbooks. And with good reason—it’s easy to make, tastes great, and is healthful and versatile to boot. Supermarkets now sell containers of the popular chickpea and...
Artichoke dip with a twist
serves 8 A twist of lemon is not the only twist in this redo of an old-time favorite. Another is the protein-rich white beans that are used to replace the artery-clogging mayonnaise, making this a dip that is tasty and good for you, too. Now that’s a twist. 2...