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Whether you’re looking for a side or a snack, roasted edamame are sure to be a win for your family. Experiment with adding your favorite herbs and spices. Best hot and still good cold, edamame are also a great way to add a bit of filling fiber and protein to a basic salad for a […]
If you’re afraid of making pie crust at home, it’s possible because you’ve been told all your life not to use too much water. Here’s a secret for you: enough cold water to give the dough coherence will save your sanity without hurting the flavor of the dish. Don’t be afraid to add an extra […]
Pico de gallo is an excellent garnish for all manner of dishes. Use it anywhere you would use fresh salsa, or, for that matter, use it to swap out the bottled salsa in your life. Whether as a snack topping for chips or a little extra vegetable on a taco, it’s a great recipe to […]
If you get bored of the same old routine in your breakfast, mixing up your grains is an excellent way to play with the flavor and texture of hot cereal. Oat bran adds creaminess and quinoa provides crunch to surround the more traditional oatmeal for a pleasantly balanced dish.
Drying fruit puree to perfection might seem daunting at first, but it’s easy to get the hang of. If you overdry the fruit, no worries—just let it sit out to soften. Cut it into fun shapes with cookie cutters or roll it up for a healthier mimicry of popular prepared fruit snacks.
Fresh figs are usually available in the fall. You can find them in the produce section with the exotic fruits like dates and coconuts. Try one raw to get the flavor—they’re not as sweet as dried figs, and you may fall in love with them for autumn cooking. Paired with more familiar dates, this shake […]
A perfect dinner for those nights when you could just use something hearty and warm, this classic French lentil stew is a vegetarian delight. Simple to prepare and comforting to the senses, once you make this, you’ll want to keep lentils on hand more often. If you can’t wait around for the lentils to cook, […]
Classic straw and hay fettuccine combines half plain pasta as straw and half green pasta as hay. Topped with sweet peas and a light cream sauce, this dish will also delight your tongue.