serves 4 Creamy and delicious with a delightful crunch of nuts, this sweet and spicy soup is a great way to begin an autumn meal. 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil ¼ cup chopped onions 2 tablespoons curry powder 1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin puree 2 cups vegetable broth...
serves 4 This luxurious corn chowder includes lima beans as an homage to succotash. Because baby limas are smaller than the larger ones, they take less time to cook. To cut cooking time further, heat the vegetable broth in the microwave for 5 minutes while the onions...
serves 4 The smoky rich flavor of the chipotle helps make this soup taste like it’s been simmering all day. 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 cup sliced baby carrots ¾ cup chopped onions 2 cloves garlic, minced ½ teaspoon ground cumin 3 (16-ounce) cans black...
serves 4 A nearly infinite variety of variations on the classic bean and pasta soup can be found throughout Italy. No wonder it’s so popular—it’s hearty, filling, and delicious. This soup can also be made with leftover cooked pasta—just add during the last few minutes...
serves 4 Wholesome and hearty, this soup is especially good on a cold winter day, and because it’s made with quick-cooking barley, it can be ready in minutes. 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 5 cups vegetable broth (page 15) ¾ cup...
makes about 2 cups Over the last few years, hummus has become ubiquitous at parties, on menus, and in cookbooks. And with good reason—it’s easy to make, tastes great, and is healthful and versatile to boot. Supermarkets now sell containers of the popular chickpea and...
serves 8 A twist of lemon is not the only twist in this redo of an old-time favorite. Another is the protein-rich white beans that are used to replace the artery-clogging mayonnaise, making this a dip that is tasty and good for you, too. Now that’s a twist. 2...
makes about 1½ cups The piquancy of the green olives combines with the subtly sweet creaminess of edamame for a delicious and unusual dip that will have guests doing a double take: To look at it, one might mistake it for guacamole, but one taste will tell you...
makes about 2 cups This spread was inspired by an appetizer called muhammara found in Middle Eastern countries such as Syria and Turkey. In the original, roasted red bell peppers and walnuts are flavored with pomegranate syrup. If you have pomegranate syrup on hand,...
makes about 1½ cups This is a great way to combine two ready-to-use produce staples—fresh baby spinach and fresh or frozen shelled edamame. Serve with raw vegetable dippers or your favorite crackers. 1 cup fresh or frozen shelled edamame 1 (10-ounce) package fresh...
makes about 1½ cups Don’t let its mild-mannered appearance fool you—this bean dip is one hot number thanks to the addition of fiery harissa (page 176), a Tunisian sauce made with hot chiles, garlic, and spices. For a tamer version, omit or cut back on the harissa...
makes 64 You can save time and buy pita chips at the store instead of making them, but homemade ones taste fresher and are more economical. In addition to or instead of salt and pepper, you can season the pita triangles with dried herbs, sesame seeds, or poppy seeds....