Recipes

The best thing about this yummy, cheesy pasta and cauliflower dish is that it comes together so fast.

This dish Greek-inspired one-dish meal embodies the Mediterranean diet. You can use almost any greens and substitute feta or Parmigiano Reggiano for the blue cheese.

Five-spice powder is a seasoning that usually includes star anise, cinnamon, licorice root, fennel, and black or Sichuan pepper. It plays well against the slight nuttiness of quinoa, a grain that is rich in protein. Toasting the quinoa in a little oil adds a pleasing nuance of flavor. If the quinoa is sold in bulk or loose, I recommend rinsing it. If it’s in a package, you may omit this step.

Sauteed vegetables top a tangled of whole-wheat pasta, dressed with a creamy peanut sauce.

Pasta and a red sauce with chicken, mushrooms and cheese.

Fiber- and protein-rich lentils star with the soup, laced with tomato paste and carrots.

This quick-and-easy main-dish pasta stars fresh mushrooms braised in chicken broth or wine.

Canned beans and pre-cooked shrimp get this meal to the table fast.

Buckwheat, with a bold yet slightly nutty flavor are balanced by the mild vegetable broth and Asian greens and spices.

The classic Korean dish is basically rice topped with meat and vegetables and a fried egg. Toss together and eat with a large spoon or a pair of chopsticks.

Seasonal maple syrup sweetens this New England version of pho.

A perfect Meatless Monday dish that comes together in a flash.

Combine portobello and button mushrooms in this creamy risotto.

This classic biscuit-topped fruit cobbler makes the most of the season’s best berries.

Add a small can of clams and some pantry staples to cooked linguine for a fresh taste of Italy.