This stew owes its velvety consistency to blended sweet potatoes, which thicken the curry base along with light coconut milk. When buying red curry paste, check the label to make sure it doesn’t contain any fish or meat-based ingredients. YIELD: SERVES 41 Tbs....
SIZZLED SPINACH WITH WHITE BEANS & MOZZARELLA
WITH WHITE BEANS & MOZZARELLAThis medley of Mediterranean flavors is a great make-ahead dish for company—all you have to do is sauté the spinach just before serving.YIELD: SERVES 4BEANS1 15-oz. can white beans, rinsed and drained1 large red or yellow bell pepper,...
ROASTED BEET QUARTERS WITH MUSTARDY CRUMBLES
Once you’ve made the topping for these roasted beets, you’ll want to find other ways to use the simple, surprising “crumbles.” Be sure to roast the golden beets separately from the red beets so that the colors remain distinct. YIELD: SERVES 42½ Tbs. olive oil,...
QUICK-BRAISED BROCCOLI WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES & GOAT CHEESE
This simple dish makes a satisfying weeknight supper when served over brown rice or quinoa. Sautéing the broccoli before steaming it helps caramelize its natural sugars and gives it a fuller, richer flavor. YIELD: SERVES 62 Tbs. pine nuts1½ Tbs. vegetable oil2 large...
LEMONY ASPARAGUS WITH SAFFRON RICE
With fresh mint and lemon zest accenting asparagus spears, this stir-fry captures the brightness of spring. If you can’t find toasted sliced almonds, toast your own for 3 to 5 minutes in a 300°F oven. The nutritional analysis was made for white rice (shown in the...
LATE SUMMER SUCCOTASH
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....
GINGER-GARLIC MARINATED ASPARAGUS
Here, an Asian-inspired marinade brings a balance of sweet, salty, tangy, and spicy to blanched asparagus.YIELD: SERVES 43 lb. fresh asparagus, trimmed⅓ cup low-sodium soy sauce or tamari⅓ cup rice vinegar3 Tbs. vegetable oil3 cloves garlic, minced (1 Tbs.)2 Tbs....
EGGPLANT PARMESAN WITH CREAMED SPINACH
Colorful creamed spinach replaces some of the ooey-gooey factor of the excess cheese that usually goes on top of this Italian classic. YIELD: SERVES 4½ cup all-purpose flour½ cup panko breadcrumbs, divided½ cup grated Parmesan cheese1 large egg4 ¾-inch-thick...
BRAISED LEBANESE EGGPLANT WITH CHICKPEAS
Slow-cooking eggplant in tomato sauce makes it incredibly silky and tender. Choose a marinara sauce that has as few ingredients as possible so the flavors don’t overwhelm the eggplant. YIELD: SERVES 62 Tbs. olive oil1 large onion, diced (1½ cups)6 medium Japanese...
BRAISED LACINATO KALE
Cavolo nero, dinosaur, Tuscan, and lacinato are all names given to a long, leafy, crinkly kale variety. Serve this light vegetable dish on its own or add to grains or pasta. YIELD: SERVES 43 Tbs. olive oil1 medium onion, thinly sliced (1⅓ cups)3 small carrots, diced...