Traditional tabbouleh is more like a parsley and mint salad with a little bulgur thrown in. I prefer to let the bulgur dominate and have the herbs play a supporting role. This nutritious and substantial salad has just the right balance to me. SERVES 6 TO 8 1ВЅ cupsВ...
I like the mixture of whole wheat and white pasta in this salad; the whole wheat rotini adds extra flavor and nutrients. You could substitute all white rotini with successful results, but I don't recommend using all whole wheat because its flavor is too strong....
This is a stunning, beautifully colored salad served on contrasting spinach leaves and topped with toasted coconut. It would make a wonderful luncheon, dinner, or buffet dish. SERVES 4 1ВЅ cups brown rice, cooked and well chilled (about 4 cups cooked) в…“ cup raisins...
This is my version of the traditional Chinese dish. Because it is so rich and satisfying, I prefer to serve it as a main course as one would serve other pasta salads. SERVES 4 1 bunch broccoli, florets only, cut into small pieces 12 ounces thin spaghetti or vermicelli...
Here is a delicious and impressive pate made up of layers of carrot pure, minced leeks, and minced spinach. It is not as complicated to prepare as it appears, and a little goes a long way. I like to simplify the preparation by cooking the vegetables on one day and...
North African Couscous Soup MAKES: 4 servings TIME: About 20 minutes The texture of couscous in broth is extremely comforting, so if you have couscous and tomato paste in your pantry, a bowl of this soup should be in your very near future. If you have no fennel or...
Steamed Mushroom Salad with Coriander MAKES: 4 servings TIME: 30 minutes Steamed mushrooms are really kind of special: They retain much of their raw flavor and texture but gain enough body to hold together when dressed lightly. This is a favorite, whether served on a...
Egg Noodle Soup with Mushrooms MAKES: 4 servings TIME: About 45 minutes The noodles in this soup are made entirely of beaten eggs, which are cooked in a thin layer just until set (you can do this ahead of time or while the soup is simmering). Once the sheet of egg...
Five-Layer Avocado Salad MAKES: 4 to 6 servings TIME: 20 minutes Serve this festive salad family style, as part of a Mexican buffet, with Naked Tamales with Chile Cheese Filling, or as the centerpiece of a light lunch. Whenever you serve it, you’ll enjoy the...
Creamy Watercress, Spinach, or Sorrel Soup MAKES: 4 servings TIME: About 30 minutes Watercress is among my favorite greens; I find its assertively peppery, herbaceous flavor irresistible. Using it as a soup base tames its spiciness somewhat but without sublimating its...
