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...
When we were in college my sister Jacqueline and I would oftentimes spend days delving into cookbooks to plan some exotic feast, which we would then cook that weekend for friends. Our favorite cuisine was Indian, and the surprises it offered were seemingly endless....
When I want a stick-to-the-ribs dish I make these hearty enchiladas. Delicate wheat tortillas are filled with black beans and cream cheese and rolled, then topped with a flavorful tomato chili sauce and baked until bubbly. SERVES 4 1ВЅ cups dried black beans 2 medium...
Bean lovers take note: The gutsy sauce in this preparation makes these beans irresistible. This would be a good choice for a potluck or party dish, and it can be easily doubled. Serve as is or over hot cooked rice. SERVES 4 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 medium onions,...
A myth has developed that says that eggplant must be salted before it is cooked in order to remove its bitterness and/or cut down on its absorption of oil during cooking. I have cooked eggplant in myriad ways and have experimented with both the salted and unsalted...
