serves 4 This flavorful salad goes together quickly. Sure, you could use bottled peanut sauce in a pinch, but it’s easy to make your own with handy pantry ingredients. Don’t be afraid to vary the vegetables according to what’s on hand and your own preference. For...
serves 4 Japanese soba noodles are hearty yet delicate noodles made from buckwheat. They are available in Asian markets and natural food stores. 1 (10-ounce) package soba (buckwheat) noodles ¼ cup toasted sesame oil 1 red bell pepper, cut into julienne strips 4 napa...
serves 4 Texture and flavor contrasts abound in this Southwestern-inspired salad. The buttery avocado helps to smooth the heat of the serrano chile in the dressing. 12 ounces penne pasta 1 serrano chile, seeded 1 large clove garlic 2 ripe Hass avocados 3 tablespoons...
serves 4 Polenta strips make an unusual alternative to croutons in this delicious salad that combines the mellow sweetness of pears with the crunch of toasted pecans. Prepared polenta is available in the produce section of many supermarkets. It is sold in a log-shaped...
serves 4 This salad features the diminutive rice-shaped pasta called orzo enhanced by lusty Kalamata olives and crunchy toasted pine nuts. 1½ cups orzo 1 large clove garlic 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard ½ teaspoon dried marjoram ¼ cup...
serves 4 This colorful and delicious salad is one you’ll make again and again. It is especially quick to assemble if you begin with rice that has been cooked ahead. 1 cup raw quick-cooking brown rice, or 3 cups cooked 1 (16-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed 1...
Here is a simple, low-fat way to prepare broccoli, and although it has an Asian character I find that it goes well with most entres. You could also mix in sliced carrots for a colorful combination. SERVES 4 1 large bunch broccoli 1 tablespoon sesame seeds 2 teaspoonsВ...
Once you try this treatment of cooking greens, you'll want to make them a staple in your meal planning. SERVES 4 1ВЅ pounds (weight with stems) greens (either spinach, kale, collards, mustard greens, or escarole), washed, spun dry, and stemmed ВЅ tablespoon butter 2...
Sugar snap peas look just like fresh peas in their pods, but they are slightly smaller and more tender, so you can eat the whole thing pod and all. They are sweet and tasty and are also delicious served raw try them on your next crudits platter. If you cannot get...
Chutneys are a type of Indian condiment or relish. They are concentrated in flavor and spicy, and so just a small spoonful on your plate is all that's needed to add piquancy to your meal. This is my favorite chutney. It has an intense flavor both sweet and spicy. It...
