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This spiced, Caribbean-inspired dish can be made with whatever kind of beans and rice you have on hand. The bean mixture will freeze nicely, so this is a fantastic dish to make an extra large batch of ahead of time. Cook instant brown rice when you’re ready to serve for a speedy dinner.
Inspired by a dish from the Dominican Republic, this dish combines plantains, butternut squash, and garlic. By roasting the vegetables together before combining them with a bit of stock, you concentrate the natural sugars and bring out the best flavors. For a little something extra special, try taking it up a level with your favorite spice mix […]
This orangey, sesame, peanuty goodness can be ready and on the table long before a take-out order would arrive. Why wait for take-out? Get chopping and get nomming. Tip: To thaw frozen spinach quickly, put it in a mesh strainer and run under warm water. You can microwave it for 1-2 minutes to reduce the time […]
We call this a salsa, but honestly, we’d be doing you and the recipe both a disservice if we didn’t point out its limitless potential. Toss with some greens: hey presto, lunch! Top your favorite fish with it and shove it in a taco shell: awesome fish and bean tacos! Scoop it up with whole […]
If your grill is only ever filled with meat, you’re missing out on some amazing flavors. Lightly marinated vegetables are their best when slightly charred on a grill.
You don’t need to deep fry to get a crispy tender treat. These breaded beauties are coated with flavor and cooked at a high heat in the oven to create the Maillard reaction that’s responsible for the good golden crunch that complements the softness of okra so wonderfully.
Classic stuffing is amped up with some apples and cranberries. Combining white and whole-wheat bread offers delicious combination of flavor and texture. Stale bread and crusty bread work best for stuffing, so saving the heels of your sandwich bread in the freezer is a great, economic way to approach this recipe. Tip: If you prefer […]
Salads can be a great way to make sure you’re getting enough fruits and veggies, but they can also be a pitfall for salt and fat if they’re overdressed. The trick to finding a good balance is filling the salad with ingredients so flavorful you won’t want more than the lightest dressing.