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Recipe: Sheet Pan Okra with Tomatoes & Black-Eyed Peas
Does okra intimidate you a little? This glorious vegetarian Southern meal makes okra the easy way, roasted with black-eyed peas and tomatoes for a one-pan winner.
Chadwick Boyd
May 1, 2019
Recipe: Our Very Best Vegetarian Collard Greens
Classic collards may demand ham, but this recipe shows that vegetarian collards have a wonderful appeal all their own, thanks to a peppery vinaigrette. No pork, no problem!
Chadwick Boyd
May 1, 2019
Recipe: Easy One-Pot Chicken Teriyaki with Vegetables and Rice
This hearty dish, made on the stovetop in a Dutch oven, is an all-in-one dinner. Packed with crisp-tender vegetables and juicy chicken, and glossed-up with an easy homemade teriyaki sauce, this colorful one-pot dinner is a meal that pleases many a palate and is decidedly kid-friendly. When picking the veggies for this dish, stick to fresh vegetables that you’d find in a Japanese restaurant, and think about balancing crispy, sweet, dense, and soft ones.
Tami Weiser
May 1, 2019
Recipe: Tofu and Broccoli Green Curry
Remember that jar of green curry paste you bought for that one recipe you never made? Well, tonight it’s going to be the key to one of the most delicious vegetarian recipes you can make when you’re in a hurry. Take a cue from a favorite Thai takeout dish and make a fragrant green curry filled with tender cubes of tofu and broccoli, all in a coconut milk sauce layered with hints of pungent garlic, ginger, and fresh basil.
Kelli Foster
May 1, 2019
How To Make Japanese Soy Sauce Eggs (Shoyu-zuke Tamago)
With Easter just behind us, we have eggs on the brain — specifically soy sauce (shoyu) eggs. These delicious, salty, umami-rich soft-cooked eggs are traditionally used as a garnish for ramen, served cut in half so their beautiful, just barely set yolks are revealed. They make all manner of things — including grain bowls and porridge — more delicious. They’re pretty divine on their own, too, as a satisfying high-protein snack. These Japanese eggs are easy.
Dana Velden
May 1, 2019
Recipe: Feta and Tomato Braised Chickpeas
With tender chickpeas swimming in an earthy oregano- and garlic-spiked tomato sauce and topped with plenty of melty feta cheese, you’ll want plenty of good, crusty bread on hand for this comforting meatless main — it’s one of those swipe-the-bowl-clean affairs. Need more convincing to make this tonight? The recipe is only a notch more involved than cracking open a can of beans from the back of the pantry and calling it dinner.
Sheela Prakash
May 1, 2019
Recipe: Vietnamese-Style Shrimp Po’ Boy
Imagine, if you will, fresh Gulf shrimp, juicy and aromatic with coriander and lime, combined with all the pickled goodness of a bánh mì sandwich, slathered with a spicy-sweet mayonnaise and enveloped in a po’ boy bun. This is the Vietnamese-inspired po’ boy that we fell in love with in New Orleans’ French Quarter and the one we’re sharing here today.
Meghan Splawn
May 1, 2019
The Fastest Pasta Salad Comes from the Freezer
Keep a bag of frozen tortellini tucked away in your freezer and you can rest easy knowing that a quick meal is always at the ready. This series on fast tortellini dinners will show you how to transform frozen tortellini into dinner using pantry staples and a few surprising techniques. Pasta sauce is just the beginning! Family get-together coming up this weekend and you need to bring something everyone will eat? Pasta salad. Need a fast, but fresh dinner between work and soccer practice?
Sheela Prakash
May 1, 2019
These Melting Sweet Potatoes Are the Side Dish You Need
You might have heard of melting sweet potatoes before, or seen them on Pinterest. The concept is simple: You roast sweet potato rounds in butter until they are meltingly tender. Now, I know what you’re thinking: Why roast in butter when I can roast in oil? Isn’t roasting in butter indulgent? Yes, it is indulgent, but you can’t achieve the melt-in-your-mouth results without using butter.
Lauren Kodiak
May 1, 2019
Recipe: Tuscan Chicken and Mushroom Skillet
With every bite of this skillet dinner, there’s something new to get excited about. Whether it’s the caramelized mushrooms, the sweet sun-dried tomatoes, the tender white beans, the juicy chicken, or whatever combination of those four you happen to scoop up with your fork, there’s nothing but good flavor happening here. Fresh rosemary and garlic sing over them all for an Italian-inspired dinner that quickly comes together on even the busiest of evenings.
Sheela Prakash
May 1, 2019
Recipe: Weeknight Vegetable Stir-Fry
This is the easy, wholesome stir-fry you’ll want to keep in regular rotation in your meal plan. It will win you over with its fresh medley of crisp, crunchy veggies and coating of savory-sweet sauce. You’ll go back to it again and again because it’s a quick and reliable meal, asking no more of you than chopping veggies and spending less than 20 minutes at the stove. When it comes to vegetable stir-fries, the possibilities are nearly limitless.
Kelli Foster
May 1, 2019
Recipe: Mango and Papaya Fruit Salad
Have you ever been subjected to “filler fruit” in a fruit salad? This wasn’t even a term I was aware of until a friend who served a truly gorgeous fruit salad at a brunch a while ago used the term to note the absence of melon and banana. Now, I know some people like these fruits in their salad, but I’m going to go out on a limb here and say, for the most part, that bananas and cantaloupe are the least desirable additions to the whole of it.
Hali Bey Ramdene
May 1, 2019
Recipe: Garlicky Soba Noodle Bowls
This noodle bowl has chewy soba noodles, crispy cucumbers, and tender baby kale all tossed in a garlicky, savory sauce built from easy-to-find Asian sauces and condiments.
Christine Gallary
May 1, 2019
Recipe: Fast and Fancy Spinach-Artichoke Mac and Cheese
You love spinach-artichoke dip and you love mac and cheese, so it only makes sense that these two crowd-pleasers come together to make this luxurious weeknight dinner. If you think each one is amazing on its own, you haven’t lived until you’ve experienced this dip-meets-dinner mash-up. With four (yes, four!) cheeses, a double dose of veggies, tender pasta, and a single pot, it doesn’t get much better than this easy-fancy mac and cheese.
Kelli Foster
May 1, 2019
Recipe: Easy Lemon-Ginger Spinach
If you, like me, are plagued by choosing the right side to pair with dinner, this spinach recipe deserves a standing spot in your meal plan rotation. Grab a knob of fresh ginger and a lemon — we’re going to make one of my all-time favorite spinach side dishes. Not only is it packed with light, refreshing flavors and ready in minutes, but it also goes with just about everything you’re making. Spinach is a wildly deceptive ingredient.
Kelli Foster
May 1, 2019
Recipe: Braised Lentils and Leeks
When people think of leeks, they think of the supporting role leeks take in recipes — blended in soups and stews, infused into sauces, or paired with potatoes in what might be an otherwise bland dish. But leeks can be the star of the show. This dish of braised leeks and lentils allows leeks to shine by embracing their flavor and leaving them whole. By braising them, you get the true taste of a leek, which is far more mellow than one might expect.
Tami Hardeman
May 1, 2019
Recipe: Herbed Smashed Cucumbers
Need to let out a little tension after a long day at the office? Smash your cucumbers. Bring out the cast iron skillet or even just a heavy pot and give them a healthy smack or two. No, really — it helps. It also helps break down the vegetables just enough that they’re extra ready to soak up a dressing, which in this case is a Greek-leaning one made of creamy yogurt, tangy lemon juice, and plenty of chopped fresh dill and parsley.
Sheela Prakash
May 1, 2019
10 Recipes That Bring the Flavors of Greece to Your Weeknight
You probably feel like you need a vacation right now — don’t we all? Well, how about Greece? Yes, sure, it’s a Tuesday and you have work tomorrow, but let’s go anyway. A flight tonight is probably out of the question, so escape to Greece via your kitchen instead, for an inspired dinner that will have everyone around the table cheering. Just keep a close eye on the plates. If you think you need a whole pantry of new ingredients to make your escape, you’re mistaken.
Sheela Prakash
May 1, 2019
Recipe: Carrot Soufflé
Puréed carrots, eggs, milk, and sharp cheddar cheese get blended into a soufflé base that puffs beautifully into a light, airy, almost custard-like side dish.
Christine Gallary
May 1, 2019
Recipe: Roasted Eggplant and Brown Rice Bowl with Turmeric Tahini
Who doesn’t love dinner in just one bowl? We have a vegetarian spectacular for you today, one that looks fancy as all get-out, but hello! It only takes 30 minutes to make, and it’s gilded with a sauce of tahini and golden turmeric that’s as easy as open sesame! This bowl is perfect as a weeknight meal because it is endlessly adaptable.
Hetty McKinnon
May 1, 2019
10 Easy Ways to Make a Chicken and Vegetable Sheet Pan Dinner
Sheet pan meals are my holy grail of easy weeknight dinners. Easy prep, easy cooking, and, best of all, easy cleanup. Along with my love for chicken thighs, it’s why I keep a chicken sheet pan supper in my meal plan every single week. From week to week the essential structure of the recipe stays the same, but to keep it fresh I change up the veggies. Here are 10 ways I make a chicken and vegetable sheet pan supper — start with chicken, add veggies!
Kelli Foster
May 1, 2019
Recipe: Kung Pao Cauliflower
A staple of Chinese Sichuan cooking, kung pao chicken is a spicy stir-fry of diced chicken, vegetables, peanuts, and chiles. It’s a delicious, satisfying dish to serve over rice. To make this weeknight- and vegetarian-friendly, we’ve swapped in a whole head of cauliflower for the chicken and employed a few easy-to-find condiments to form the sauce. The result is crisp-tender cauliflower, sweet bell peppers, and crunchy peanuts all tossed in a garlicky sauce.
Christine Gallary
May 1, 2019
Recipe: Garlicky Broccoli Subs
In my never-ending quest to get my children to eat more green vegetables, I discovered the best broccoli sub sandwich that not only works as a quick and easy vegetarian dinner option, but also works as a tasty sub to serve at parties. Garlicky roasted broccoli is already a dinner staple that my kids love. Partnering it with tangy feta cheese, a special sauce (read: doctored-up mayo), and crunchy fried onions, this staple becomes more than just broccoli on a sub roll.
Meghan Splawn
May 1, 2019
7 Quick and Easy Potato Sides to Serve with Dinner
When you're looking to potatoes for tonight's dinner side dish and you don't have much time, these quick and easy recipes are the answer.
Sheela Prakash
May 1, 2019
Recipe: Smoky Trout Macaroni Salad
If you’re looking to take your macaroni salad game up just a notch, look no further than one of my favorite ready-to-eat ingredients: smoked trout. When smoke is added to this mild-mannered fish, exciting things happen to everything it’s served with, including good ol’ fashioned creamy macaroni salad. Throw in a few handfuls of crunchy celery, tart apple, and some chives for good measure, and you’ve got the next backyard potluck, barbecue, or picnic covered.
Christine Gallary
May 1, 2019
10 Way to Use Your Slow Cooker for Your Next Potluck
Whether I’m hosting a potluck or attending one, I always feel like I’m scrambling to assemble the one dish that’s required of me (among the hundreds of other things I need to do). Luckily, if you reach for your slow cooker, this mad-dash approach to cooking can pretty much be avoided. The appliance has the ability to churn out mains, sides, desserts, and even appetizers that will feed the whole crowd. Here are 10 great recipes to consider.
Sheela Prakash
May 1, 2019
Recipe: Chopped BBQ Chicken Salad
I have to be honest — I never quite understood what all the fuss was about when it came to classic chopped salad. It doesn’t excite me. This version, however, is in a league all its own with tender chunks of BBQ chicken, crisp fresh corn, crunchy cabbage, and a tangy ranch dressing that ties it all together. It’s packed with flavor, makes enough to serve a crowd, and is definitely worth making a fuss about.
Kelli Foster
May 1, 2019
Recipe: Layered Cobb Salad
Take this salad to a potluck and it will be the talk of the table. It has the familiarity of a classic Cobb salad, balancing the leafy greens and tomatoes with can’t-miss ingredients like crispy bacon, hard-boiled eggs, blue cheese, and a zippy red wine vinaigrette, along with a fun twist that keeps it feeling fresh. I like to consider it the trifle of the salad world.
Kelli Foster
May 1, 2019
5 Fresh Salads for Your Next Party, Potluck, or Backyard BBQ
Go ahead, step up your salad game for summer potlucks this year.
Kelli Foster
May 1, 2019
Recipe: Chicken and Veggie Pesto Salad
Now that the summer farmers market season is in full swing, I know I can count on a steady stream of ripe seasonal produce and fresh herbs to make a roster of salads that are anything but boring. Full of a robust assortment of the freshest veggies, strips of juicy chicken, and tossed with a bright, herby pesto, this no-lettuce summer salad comes together with a single trip to the farmers market.
Kelli Foster
May 1, 2019
Recipe: Farmers Market Pizza
During the summer, the best time for pizza night is whatever day you hit the farmers market. Whether you shop with a plan or simply buy whatever looks good in the moment, this template teaches you how to transform your haul of fresh veggies and herbs into an irresistible pizza that tastes like summer. It will be cheesy and indulgent, thanks to a layer of herby ricotta and stringy mozzarella, and balanced with a mess of fresh toppings.
Kelli Foster
May 1, 2019
Recipe: 3-Ingredient Roasted Tomatillo Sauce
Add a spoonful of smoky, roasted tomatillo sauce to your plate and dinner instantly becomes a lot more exciting. Blended together with tangy tomatillos, poblano pepper, and a pop of garlic, this everyday sauce hits your tongue with punchy flavor that’s just the right balance of sweet and smoky, with a hint of heat. One of the first things that seems to come to mind when we think about tomatillo sauce is tacos. It’s an obvious pairing, and one that I cannot recommend enough.
Kelli Foster
May 1, 2019
Give Your Memorial Day Menu a Kick with This Zesty Pasta Salad
Memorial Day is on the horizon, and with it comes the unofficial start of grilling season. If you panic every year about what to bring to the many potlucks and backyard barbecues of summer, I’ve got just the dish for you. This pasta salad is guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser, and it’s got major make-ahead potential. Let it be your signature side dish all summer long.
Lauren Kodiak
May 1, 2019
Recipe: Roasted Cauliflower Salad with Chickpeas, Feta, and Herbs
Why is it that salads almost always taste better at restaurants? Among other reasons, there’s a level of complexity to them that we don’t typically get at home. This cauliflower salad is proof. It comes to us from Chef Christopher Gould at Central Provisions, a James Beard Award Best New Restaurant finalist in Portland, Maine, with inventive small plates and craft cocktails.
Sheela Prakash
May 1, 2019
Eggplants Are Coming! Here Are 15 Ways to Make Them for Dinner.
Eggplant is one mighty vegetable. It has the power to take center stage on a dinner plate, thanks to its meaty texture, but because of its mild flavor, it’s also ridiculously versatile. It’s willing to take on pretty much any spice, aromatic, sauce, and cooking method you throw at it. And, if you’re looking for a dish that will satisfy carnivores and vegetarians alike, there is no better solution than eggplant.
Sheela Prakash
May 1, 2019
Recipe: A Last-Minute Ravioli Casserole
It's as simple as opening bags of frozen ravioli.
Christine Gallary
May 1, 2019
Recipe: Weeknight Teriyaki Meatball Bowls
Keeping a bag of meatballs in the freezer means a quick meal is never far away, but that doesn’t mean it always has to be spaghetti and meatballs or meatball subs. Yes, frozen meatballs do tend to be Italian flavored, but the seasoning is usually mild enough that we can easily change their flavor profile.
Christine Gallary
May 1, 2019
This Is the Most Popular Slaw Recipe on Pinterest
When it comes to summertime favorites, grilled cheeseburgers, buttery lobster, and icy margaritas seem to grab the spotlight. But they can’t handle the whole dinnertime show themselves. After all, summer is about enjoying the company of family and friends long after the sun sets, when the weather stays warm and balmy late into the night. That means you need some killer side dishes, and one of the best out there is slaw.
Sarah Spigelman Richter
May 1, 2019
How To Make Veggie Cream Cheese
In my opinion, the best store-bought veggie cream cheese comes from the deli (not the dairy case), where the veggies are freshly added and the bright flavors prove it. This homemade riff takes a strong stance on fresh herbs and vegetables too, while dirtying just a single food processor bowl. The resulting cream cheese is onion-forward with a carrot-rich sweetness and just a touch of fresh dill.
Meghan Splawn
May 1, 2019
Recipe: Jersey Salad
Seattle isn’t known as a pizza town. But Delancey, the Seattle pizza mecca owned by Brandon Pettit and Molly Wizenberg (of Orangette fame), is simultaneously a regular neighborhood pizza joint and a top destination for the world’s fooderati. Go for the thin-crust pies wood-fired to a bubbly crisp, but don’t forget the rest of the menu.
Jess Thomson
May 1, 2019
How To Make Frozen Garlic Bread
Garlic bread is one of dinner’s simple pleasures. It comes together quickly and easily, and the results are always super satisfying, yet a huge market still remains for frozen garlic bread from the supermarket. If you’ve never bought a box to stash in the freezer, you may be wondering, why bother?
Meghan Splawn
May 1, 2019
Recipe: Roasted Red Pepper Alfredo
Roasted red peppers (or any form of bell peppers, for that matter) are easily one of my husband’s least favorite things. When served this pasta, however, he practically inhaled it. Leave it to heavy cream and cheese to solve all problems.
Sheela Prakash
May 1, 2019
Recipe: Sheet Pan Chicken Souvlaki
One of the easiest, tastiest sheet pan chicken dinners picks up big flavor from a couple of basics in your spice cabinet and takes your tastebuds on a trip to Greece. Inspired by souvlaki — the traditional skewered chicken highlighted with lemon, sweet herbs, and garlic — juicy chicken thighs are infused with the same classic flavors and get cooked until the skin is irresistibly crisp.
Kelli Foster
May 1, 2019
Recipe: Vegetarian Chopped Liver with Shallots
Beans and walnuts join forces for your holiday spread!
Leah Koenig
May 1, 2019
Recipe: Miso-Buttered Mushrooms & Noodles
It’s time to reach in the back of your fridge for that tub of miso paste, because it will treat you to the best buttered noodles you have ever tasted. It should be noted that as a pasta-lover I don’t say that lightly. Umami-packed miso paste, a few pats of butter, and starchy pasta water are simmered together with garlic and browned mushrooms for a rich and ultra-savory weeknight sauce to be paired with any type of pasta you’re cooking up.
Kelli Foster
May 1, 2019
Make-Ahead Smoothie Packs: Super Greens Smoothie
Because you know, drinking your greens always feels good.
Kelli Foster
May 1, 2019
Recipe: Polenta Florentine
Ever eye those shrink-wrapped tubes of polenta in the grocery store and wonder what to do with them? Turns out they’re the perfect base for casseroles — all you have to do is cut them into rounds first. The sauce, which I’ve been dreaming about for a while, is inspired by eggs Florentine. It’s a basic Parmesan white sauce fragrant with garlic, onions, and, of course, a whole bag of sautéed baby spinach.
Christine Gallary
May 1, 2019
Recipe: Honey-Garlic Chopped Chickpea Salad
Add this vibrant vegetarian salad to next week’s meal plan and you can bank on an easy produce-packed dinner loaded with crunchy textures and big flavors. It’s a play on classic chopped salad that puts chickpeas at the forefront for extra heft, and tosses them with a mess of crunchy veggies, a pop of fresh cilantro, and a spiced honey-garlic dressing to bring it all together. I love including salad night in my meal plan rotation, but not just any salad will cut it.
Kelli Foster
May 1, 2019
These Zucchini Chips Are Going to Be Your New Favorite Snack
If you’re staring at a pile of zucchini wondering how in the world you’re going to use it all up, I’ve got just the recipe for you. These pan-fried zucchini chips pair well alongside whatever you’re grilling for dinner or, when served with some ranch dressing or your favorite dipping sauce, they make a great snack. To ensure you get the crispiest results, make sure to salt your slices of zucchini first and let them “sweat” out any excess moisture.
Lauren Kodiak
May 1, 2019
This Macaroni Coleslaw Salad Is the Ultimate Cookout Side Dish
When tasked with bringing a dish to a cookout or party (like, say, for Labor Day), there are a couple classics that probably pop into your mind — namely, pasta salad and coleslaw. If having to choose between these two sides causes you anxiety, don’t stress: You can combine the two for the ultimate potluck win. Depending on how much time you have, you can either the follow the recipe here for a homemade dressing or buy some at the grocery store.
Lauren Kodiak
May 1, 2019
Recipe: Drunken Chicken and Mushrooms
Here’s my proposition to make boneless, skinless chicken breasts a whole lot more interesting: Get them drunk. Yes, the protein can often be likened to that colleague who is a touch boring and has a personality that’s a little too dry, but get her a bit tipsy at the work happy hour and suddenly she’s way more fun to be around.
Sheela Prakash
May 1, 2019
Recipe: BBQ Chicken Casserole
When tangy BBQ chicken shows up in our weekly meal plan, my husband’s eyes always light up with excitement. But this time — when I told him it was coming in casserole form, that it involved tender riced cauliflower, and was Paleo — his eyes got squinty in the way that only happens when he’s skeptical. I, however, knew it would be a hit with him. So when he asked if there was enough for seconds after taking his first bite, I wasn’t surprised.
Kelli Foster
May 1, 2019
Recipe: Rigatoni with Winter Squash and Kale
In Tuscany, cooks don’t have a lot of uses for hard-shelled winter squash. It is typically roasted as a side dish or turned into soup. At our Brooklyn farmer’s market in autumn and winter, the stands are filled with a huge variety of squashes, each one more attractive and tasty than the other. In the States, we cook with squash all the time, and the entire family benefits. This pasta balances the somewhat sweet squash with sausage, kale, and Romano cheese.
Gabriele Corcos and Debi Mazar
May 1, 2019
The 25 Best Vegan and Vegetarian Dishes for Fall
As the temperature starts to drop and the days get shorter, the desire for slow-cooked roasts and meaty braises may set in for many. But if you’re someone who follows a vegan or vegetarian diet, it doesn’t mean you don’t crave something a bit more comforting and rice than what you’ve been eating over the summer — it’s just that you want it without the meat. Luckily, there are plenty of options that are equally as fitting this time of year.
Sheela Prakash
May 1, 2019
10 Protein-Packed Plant-Based Dinners
Eating a diet that’s more focused on vegetables seems like a challenge when it comes to getting enough protein on your plate. The truth is, however, that there are plenty of plant-based protein sources that are just as hearty and satisfying — sometimes even so when you still want to add some meat for flavor. Inspired by some of the principles of plant-based eating, we rounded up 10 great recipes that focus on these vegetable proteins so you can bring more of them to the dinner table.
Sheela Prakash
May 1, 2019
Recipe: Thanksgiving Lentil Salad
This dish ensures those who aren't eating turkey have something to call their own.
Sheela Prakash
May 1, 2019
How To Make a Whole Roasted Cauliflower
Roasting a whole head of cauliflower is a transformative experience, both for the cook and the cauliflower. At first you might be befuddled as to why anyone might want to cook an entire head of cauliflower whole, but as you pull the burnished heads of tender, aromatic cauliflower from the oven, you start to understand.
Meghan Splawn
May 1, 2019
This Is the Most Popular Butternut Squash Recipe on Pinterest
Have you tried this?
Ariel Knutson
May 1, 2019
Recipe: Pull-Apart Challah Rolls
Individual knots of challah bread, rich with eggs and ready for a slathering of butter.
Christine Gallary
May 1, 2019
10 Ways to Eat More Vegetables for Dinner
Squeezing more vegetables into a day’s worth of eating is a constant goal if you, like me, are trying to eat a wholesome, well-balanced diet. Sure, a big salad at lunch can move things along, but dinner is a golden opportunity to bring more veggies into your diet. These 10 recipes are feel-good meals that are filled to the brim with vegetables you want to eat. The easiest way to eat more vegetables for dinner just may be to pan-fry them.
Sheela Prakash
May 1, 2019
Recipe: Slow Cooker Hash Brown Casserole
With the focus squarely on Christmas dinner, it is easy to forget that there will be a table full of hungry mouths to feed early in the morning. Instead of resorting to short-order cook status, wake up to the comforting aroma of cheesy hash brown casserole. This slow cooker take on a classic hash brown casserole is creamy, cheesy, and packed with potato flavor.
Patty Catalano
May 1, 2019
Recipe: Slow Cooker Stuffed Cabbage Rolls
Tender cabbage leaves are stuffed with a classic beef and rice filling and slow-cooked in a sweet-and-sour tomato sauce.
Christine Gallary
May 1, 2019
Recipe: Grapefruit and Avocado Winter Salad
If you’re feeling the winter blues right about now, this salad is the antidote you need. With ruby red grapefruit and creamy avocado at center stage, plus a little help from crisp fennel and a handful of greens, it’s a cold-weather staple in my meal plan for light lunches and simple dinners that I’ve been leaning on in various forms for years.
Kelli Foster
May 1, 2019
Recipe: Acorn Squash Egg-in-a-Hole
We’re in the thick of winter squash season and our quest to insert it into as many meals as we can hasn’t slowed down. Salads, soups, and pastas embracing butternut, acorn, and more are on rotation for lunch and dinner, but for breakfast we’re turning to these: a twist on the classic egg-in-a-hole or egg-in-a-basket.
Sheela Prakash
May 1, 2019
This Is the Most Popular Cauliflower Recipe on Pinterest
I can’t get enough of cauliflower. I love roasting it and adding it to fresh salads, turning it into velvety soups, and transforming it into “rice” for easy meals throughout the week. I even enjoy it raw when dipped in something delicious on a crudité platter. Cauliflower might look kind of bland and unappetizing, but there’s magic inside that cruciferous vegetable — and it needs your help to unlock that power.
Ariel Knutson
May 1, 2019
How To Cook a Whole Chicken Dinner in the Dutch Oven
We can all agree on the perfection of a roast chicken dinner. Juicy, tender chicken, a crackle of golden chicken skin, all on top of a bed of supple, caramelized vegetables. It’s hard to think of a more iconic poultry dish, except for maybe Thanksgiving Turkey. This Dutch oven roasting trick was something I picked up while working on a cookbook a few years ago.
Meghan Splawn
May 1, 2019
5 Tips for Cooking Cabbage from Recipes Around the World
When I think about cabbage, the first things that always come to mind are big batches of shredded slaws, tangy jars of sauerkraut, and thick boiled wedges served with corned beef. But the thing is, when it comes to all the things a humble head of cabbage can do, those dishes only scratch the surface. While cabbage varieties and cooking techniques can vary, these hardy brassicas are a go-to ingredient in cuisines around the world. Here’s what some of those recipes have taught us.
Kelli Foster
May 1, 2019
5 Healthy Sides That Make Pizza a Meal
Something green makes just about anything feel more wholesome.
Sheela Prakash
May 1, 2019
Recipe: Make-Ahead Bacon & Leek Casserole
I firmly believe that at the center of every Easter brunch spread there should be a savory, eggy casserole that’s served up in slabs and washed down with mimosas. Make this number your celebratory casserole this year. It’s filled with leeks, as an ode to the spring season, and is packed full of crowd-pleasing bacon and cheese. Oh, and it can be made ahead of time, which really just seals the deal here.
Sheela Prakash
May 1, 2019
Recipe: Instant Pot Whole Chicken with Mushroom Sauce
Yes, it’s true. You can cook a whole chicken in the Instant Pot. Just keep in mind a couple of things: The chicken must weigh four pounds or less (essentially a broiler-fryer), and it won’t come out with a crispy, crackling skin like it would from the oven. I find that the convenience and the speed of the Instant Pot make up for those two differences, as does the delicious mushroom sauce this chicken is served with.
Coco Morante
May 1, 2019
Recipe: Vietnamese-Style Chicken & Noodle Salad
One of the tricks to making a salad you’d totally eat for dinner is to riff on something you already consider hearty and filling. That’s the thinking behind this chicken and rice noodle salad, inspired by Vietnamese bún xào. This version starts with lemongrass- and ginger-marinated chicken that’s tossed with a tangle of rice noodles, a mess of crunchy vegetables and herbs, and an umami-rich dressing.
Kelli Foster
May 1, 2019
Recipe: Roasted Carrot and Chickpea Salad
You know that bag of carrots sitting in the corner of your fridge? The ones you keep there as a backup vegetable to have on hand just in case because they last forever? (I know it’s not just me who does this). This salad is going to forever change the way you look at those carrots. They’re tossed with a sprinkle of coriander and roasted until lightly charred and paired with warm chickpeas that have been infused with the aroma of sunny citrus.
Kelli Foster
May 1, 2019