The beauty of this dish is that it’s colorful and earthy at the same time. Paradise Farms (near Homestead, Florida) supplies us with organic beets—all young and many of them heirloom—but if you don’t have access to farm-fresh beets just use conventional beets and cut...
A great way to use up leftover egg whites, meringue is easy to make and is a lovely dessert served very simply with poached fruit and whipped cream. It’s also a wonderful topping for sweet tarts. A word of warning: you must make sure your utensils are very clean, as a...
This garlicky Spanish sauce is delicious over baked potatoes, veggie burgers, and roasted vegetables. You can also use it as an appetizer dip or a sandwich spread.YIELD: MAKES 2 CUPS1 large dried ancho chile2 Tbs. olive oil, divided½ cup chopped red onion1 tsp. sweet...
Toss this sauce with noodles, or serve as a dip for grilled tofu or tempeh skewers or fresh vegetables—you can even thin it with water for a salad dressing. The sauce will keep up to a week in the fridge.YIELD: MAKES 1½ CUPS2 tsp. peanut oil1 large shallot, minced (¼...
Spring greens are wilted then mixed with quinoa and cheese for a golden, crustless, gluten-free pie.YIELD: SERVES 6½ cup quinoa, rinsed and drained1 large bunch chicory (1 to 1¼ lb.), cut into bite-sized pieces (bottom 1½ inches of hard stems removed)1 head romaine...
Roasting fennel concentrates the bulb’s natural sweetness. A sprinkling of Parmesan adds crunch to the crust, but you could omit it if you wanted to keep the recipe vegan.YIELD: SERVES 42 Tbs. olive oil4 cloves garlic, minced (4 tsp.)1 Tbs. red wine vinegar½ tsp....
What better way to make the most of end-of-summer produce than with a sunny succotash that can also be served cold as a salad? If you can’t find white balsamic vinegar, try white wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar. YIELD: SERVES 62 cups shelled lima beans or 1 10-oz....
Tempeh bacon crumbles turn a carb-heavy potato salad into a more balanced side dish offering, and add great flavor. Be careful when using Liquid Smoke to flavor the tempeh as using more than the recommended amount may yield an overly smoky flavor. YIELD: SERVES 12...
This salad calls for tatsoi and mizuna, two specialty Japanese greens that complement the flavors in the dressing. Shredded Napa cabbage and watercress will also work and are easier to find in supermarkets. YIELD: SERVES 4 SESAME DRESSING 3 Tbs. roasted sesame oil 2...
In this Asian-style tossed salad, the vegetable matchsticks have a satisfying crunch that plays off the greens, nuts, seeds and tofu. You can also use the dressing on any tossed salad you make. YIELD: SERVES 4 DRESSING 3 Tbs. low-sodium soy sauce 3 Tbs. rice vinegar 2...
