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PEANUT NOODLES WITH CRUNCHY CELERY
The classic combo of celery and peanut butter gets a tasty update in this noodle salad. Choose very fresh celery with plenty of dark leaves that are the color of parsley. YIELD: SERVES 4 ¼ cup toasted sesame oil¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce¼ cup smooth peanut butter2…
MUSHROOM RAVIOLI WITH GREEN PEA PURÉE
Homemade ravioli is a great make-ahead dish when you use wonton wrappers for the pasta. Place filled ravioli on a parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze until hard. Store in a resealable plastic bag in the freezer. YIELD: SERVES 4 MUSHROOM RAVIOLI 2 Tbs. olive oil½…
LINGUINE WITH GRILL-ROASTED TOMATOES & ZUCCHINI PESTO
Grilled zucchini and garlic get puréed with toasted sunflower seeds, fresh basil, and Parmesan to make a rich, mellow pesto. If storing pesto in the fridge, top the sauce with a thin layer of olive oil to preserve its bright-green color. YIELD: SERVES 4 6 large cloves…
HERBED TOFU LASAGNA WITH ZUCCHINI
Simple, fresh flavors and an innovative way with tofu—it’s blended with herbs and seasonings until creamy and ricotta-like—make this lasagna one you’ll want to make year-round. YIELD: SERVES 10 2 14-oz. pkg. firm tofu, well drained½ cup chopped fresh basil⅓ cup…
WITH GINGER KALE
The classic combo of celery and peanut butter gets a tasty update in this noodle salad. Choose very fresh celery with plenty of dark leaves that are the color of parsley. YIELD: SERVES 4 ¼ cup toasted sesame oil¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce¼ cup smooth peanut butter2…
BEET LINGUINE WITH CASHEW RICOTTA
A creamy-garlicky cashew ricotta complements the sweet flavors of beets and caramelized onions in this colorful dish. The recipe makes 1 cup of cashew ricotta; save the remaining ½ cup for another use. YIELD: SERVES 4 CASHEW RICOTTA 1 large head garlic4 tsp. olive…
TWICE-BAKED SWEET POTATOES WITH DUKKA
Sweet potatoes get mashed with olive oil and feta cheese then dusted with dukka, a nutty spice blend, for twice-baked potatoes that can be served as a main or side dish. YIELD: SERVES 81 cup whole blanched almonds or hazelnuts⅓ cup whole coriander seeds3 Tbs. whole…
THAI GREEN BEAN CURRY WITH PINEAPPLE & SWEET POTATOES
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 FENNEL QUARTERS WITH PARMESAN VINAIGRETTE
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….
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…