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Add the stock slowly as you’re making this soup. If you like more of a chili, only add enough liquid to cover the vegetables. If you prefer a thinner soup, add all of the stock. Avocado, sour cream, and hot sauce would make wonderful garnishes. Tip: If you’ve got the time, this soup tastes even better […]
The key to turning a simple veggie stir fry into a solid meal is serving the veg mix with whole grains like brown rice or quinoa. Offer this dish with soy sauce to allow your family to add only as much flavoring as they like. Tip: If you serve it over instant brown rice, the rice […]
Rice isn’t the only thing you can cook in a rice cooker. Rice cookers, which are designed to shut off or reduce heat at a certain point in their cook cycle, are often on the approved cooking equipment list for dorms. This dish, made with shelf-stable and inexpensive ingredients, is a perfect option for college […]
Keep a sharp eye for fresh pears in the fall for a sweet, creamy salad topping you’ll go back to time and again. Carrots and toasted almonds balance the soft pear with a good, crunchy snap. Tip: Toast almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat until lightly gold and fragrant, stirring occasionally.
Speedy and using nothing you can’t store in a freezer or pantry, this recipe is the perfect trick to keep tucked up your sleeve for impossibly busy nights. To round it out as a meal, add leftover chicken or a can of white beans.
Make a few extra lentils when you’re making dinner and set some aside to turn into this super easy lunch salad the next days. A lot of flavor in this dish will come down to which lentils you choose and how you cook them…lentils leftover from this dish would work very nicely, so increase the […]
Thinking onions aren’t enough to give an appetizer amazing flavor? Think again. Caramelize these onions just right and your guests won’t even care if you decide to skip the olives. Tip: If you’re in a rush, you can caramelize onions faster by turning up the heat, but the best flavor comes from letting the cooking process […]
Rice and beans, beans and rice–however you name it, this dish is a classic and a staple worth knowing how to make well.