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Warm Spinach and Potato Salad

Warm Spinach and Potato Salad

Not your traditional mayo-laden potato salad, what you get here is a more sophisticated warm version that features olives, onions, and lightly wilted spinach. Serves 4 Ingredients • 1 pound fresh curly-leaf spinach, washed, stems removed • 1⁄4 cup extra-virgin olive…

Crispy Noodles and Orange “Beef”

Crispy Noodles and Orange “Beef”

There are several brands and varieties of soy “meat” strips on the market, so try a few to figure out which will become your go-to brand. Serves 4 to 6 Ingredients Dressing • 1⁄4 cup soy sauce • 1⁄4 cup vegetable oil • 3 tablespoons sesame oil • Zest of 1 orange,…

Asian Chopped Salad with Crispy Noodles and Kimchee

Asian Chopped Salad with Crispy Noodles and Kimchee

You’ll want to seek out a local Asian market to gather several of the ingredients listed here, especially the hot and spicy fermented Korean condiment kimchee. Once you have everything, the salad comes together in a matter or minutes. Serves 4 Ingredients • 2 bunches…

Easy Saffron Vegetable Risotto

Easy Saffron Vegetable Risotto

An expensive and valuable spice exported in large quantities from Spain, saffron has a slightly sweet and hay-like flavor. Serves 6 Ingredients • 3 pinches saffron • 10 cups vegetable stock (or 5 cups canned vegetable broth combined with an equal amount of water) • 2…

Tuscan White Bean Ragout

Tuscan White Bean Ragout

A hearty dish that warms you from the inside out — and packs in the nutrition. Serve with pita toasts and grilled Portobellos for a dinner that fills you up. Serves 8 Ingredients • 1 pound great Northern (large white) beans, cooked very soft (retain cooking liquid) or…

Fava Bean and Pistachio Hummus

Fava Bean and Pistachio Hummus

Fava (or broad) beans make a healthy base for this hummus, which features a bright and nutty kick with the addition of fresh parsley and toasted pistachios. Serves 6 Ingredients • 1 (15-ounce) can fava beans, drained and rinsed • 3 cloves garlic, or to taste • Juice…

Black Bean and Plantain Burritos

Black Bean and Plantain Burritos

Ancho chili powder, plaintain, fresh cilantro, and queso fresco make this burrito feel authentically south of the border. Queso fresco is a slightly salty, crumbly Mexican cheese; look for it in a Hispanic market. Serves 2 Ingredients • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil • 2…

Stuffed Portobello

Stuffed Portobello

Classic Italian flavors hold together in a meaty Portobello as a vessel. This dish will win over your meat-eating friends. Serves 1 Ingredients • 1 cup cooked orzo • 1⁄2 cup tomato sauce • 1⁄2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese • 1 tomato, chopped • 1 teaspoon dried…

Mediterranean Galette with Goat Cheese

Mediterranean Galette with Goat Cheese

Serve this warm, decadent dish alongside a simple salad of mixed greens and a pitcher of lemon balm tea for a brunch that transports you to the Greek Isles Serves 6 Ingredients • 2 tablespoons olive oil • 4 cloves garlic, crushed and chopped • 1 onion, diced • 1 red…

Beets in Honey-Citrus Sauce

Beets in Honey-Citrus Sauce

Beets will stain your hands (and anything else in sight), so be sure to rinse them thoroughly after cooking and before slicing. A plastic cutting board will be easier to clean than a wooden board. Serves 4 Ingredients • 6 medium-sized fresh beets • 1 teaspoon grated…

Tomato and Cheese Tart

Tomato and Cheese Tart

This savory tart will wow your brunch guests. Try to stick with homegrown or farmer’s market tomatoes for the most decadent dish. Serves 4-6 Ingredients • 8 ounces store-bought puff pastry, thawed • 1 tablespoon olive oil • 4 leeks, sliced and thoroughly washed • 3…

Hearty Breakfast Burritos

Hearty Breakfast Burritos

Start your day with this delicious twist on a breakfast sandwich. Make a big batch and freeze them for a quick, busy-morning treat. To reheat, wrap a frozen burrito in a damp paper towel and heat at 50 percent power for 3 minutes. Serves 4 Ingredients • 1 tablespoon…