Heirloom Orca beans have clearly been an inspiration to cooks and gardeners. In addition to the whale-reference name, the legumes are also called vaquero (which means cowboy in Spanish) and calypso beans. Creamy and starchy, Orca beans work well in hearty soups and...
This festive Mexican dish can be customized to suit your flavor preferences or what’s on hand in your fridge. Use a mild salsa for younger palates, or experiment with a different cheese, such as mozzarella.YIELD: SERVES 62 15.5-oz. cans black beans, rinsed and...
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....
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,...
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,...
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...
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...
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....
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....
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...
