serves 4 Preshredded cabbage cuts down on the prep time for this hearty dish that can be enjoyed in a number of ways. Serve with crusty bread and a side of applesauce, or add some cooked pasta to the skillet after the cabbage is cooked for a hearty one-dish meal....
serves 4 Don’t be put off by the long list of ingredients in this variation of the classic Mexican dish. Just a few require chopping, and some of those can be bought already cut if you prefer. You can also make this recipe with leftover rice if you have it. For a...
serves 4 For the quickest prep, pick up a package of presliced mushrooms in the produce section, or procure some from the salad bar. Serve this sauté over brown rice or noodles. For a richer sauce, add some mushroom gravy, store-bought or homemade (page 16). ½ cup...
serves 4 Some supermarkets carry fresh bagged stir-fry vegetables that can cut down on prep time. Another quick but fresh way to go is grabbing some fresh cut veggies at the supermarket salad bar. Frozen stir-fry vegetables are yet another option. 2 tablespoons canola...
serves 4 This recipe is pretty and delicious as is, but it’s also extremely versatile. For example, you can substitute spinach or chard for the rapini, and chopped fresh tomatoes for the sun-dried tomatoes. It can also be made with penne or rotini pasta instead of the...
serves 4 About the only thing traditional about this cassoulet is the inclusion of white beans. Where a classic cassoulet contains meat and is generally baked in the oven for an hour or two, this tasty vegetarian version can be on the table in 30 minutes. It begs to...
serves 4 To make this dish even heartier, add a can of white beans when you add the tomatoes, for a soul-satisfying meal in less than 30 minutes. If you buy a package of presliced mushrooms, it will keep prep time to a minimum. 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1...
serves 4 My wish list of ingredients for a fantasy rice dish includes the evocatively scented jasmine rice combined with flavorful ingredients such as Thai basil, hot chiles, coconut, and cashews. Feel free to make ingredient adjustments to suit your own fantasy....
serves 4 Barley is a delicious, nutty, and often overlooked grain. Be sure to get quick-cooking pearl barley for this recipe, since regular barley takes much longer to cook. 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil ½ cup chopped onions 1½ cups vegetable broth (page 15) or...
The lemon-soy glaze that coats these vegetables adds zip without overpowering their mild flavors. SERVES 4 2 small to medium zucchini 2 large red bell peppers Вј pound fresh snow peas 1 tablespoon butter 1 tablespoon oil 1 teaspoon tamari or other soy sauce Juice of...
