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...
Pesto-laced amaranth soaks up all the juices of roasted eggplant and tomato slices. The directions here are for individual servings, but you could also make the recipe in a baking dish for a family-style entrée.YIELD: SERVES 43½ Tbs. olive oil, divided6 large plum...
Need a dish for a potluck or holiday party? These spicy enchiladas fit the bill.YIELD: SERVES 8 (MAKES 16 ENCHILADAS)SAUCE1 15-oz. can tomato sauce1 tsp. ancho chile powder1 tsp. chili powder1 tsp. garlic powder1 tsp. onion powder1 tsp. dried oregano½ tsp. chipotle...
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 mild veg version of an Indian restaurant favorite shows that Indian food doesn’t have to be ultra-spicy to be good.YIELD: SERVES 41 Tbs. vegetable oil½ medium onion, diced1 Tbs. garam masala1 Tbs. tomato paste2 tsp. grated fresh ginger1 serrano chile, minced2...
This hearty, crumb-topped main dish is ideal for parties. It will serve six to eight people generously and still leave plenty to freeze in small portions for easy weeknight suppers. Using dried beans gives the dish superior texture and the beans a chance to soak up...
Marinating onions in lime juice for just 15 minutes develops the flavors of a quick-stir fruit salsa. Taste the jalapeño before you add it to the salsa; fresh chiles can vary in heat and intensity.YIELD: SERVES 4½ cup chopped white onion, plus ⅓ cup minced white...
Use this basic recipe to prepare beans. Adding aromatics (such as onion, garlic, and herbs) will flavor the beans and their broth, but leave a neutral flavor for any type of recipe. Kombu (dried kelp) helps reduce beans’ gas-producing properties.2 cups dried beans,...
The distinct rustic flavor of kasha (buckwheat groats) makes it a good choice as a companion to milder, rather than robust, entres. SERVES 4 1 tablespoon butter 3 cups (8 ounces) quartered mushrooms 1 medium onion, minced 1Вј cupsВ kashaimage (medium granulation) 1...
SERVES 4 ВЅ pound fine egg noodles 3 tablespoons butter, cut into pieces 1 clove garlic, minced ВЅ cup minced fresh parsley Вј cup grated Parmesan cheese Salt to taste Bring about 2 quarts of water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add the noodles and cook for about 5...
The contrast of sweet fruit and spicy rice is very appealing in this dish. I sometimes make a simple meal of this with plain yogurt alongside it, or accompany it with a saucy curry, such as Braised Curried Eggplant. SERVES 4 3 tablespoons oil 1 medium to large banana,...
Kasha (buckwheat groats) is a delicious grain to become acquainted with. It is very quick to prepare, has a tender, fluffy texture, and is high in protein and iron. The mushrooms in this lightly spiced sauce complement the nutty, roasted flavor of the kasha superbly....