A simple falafel sauce is super easy. Just combine ½ cup tahini (sesame seed paste, available in the Middle Eastern section of your supermarket) with ¼ cup water, a tablespoon of fresh squeezed lemon juice, ¼ teaspoon finely minced fresh garlic, ¼ teaspoon sweet paprika for color, and a little dash of pepper and cayenne if desired. […]
Lemon brightens the flavor of everything and works very nicely here with the arugula. Lentils and couscous are a filling combination that hold up well with the dressing, making this a great option for lunch.
Add some zing and crunch to your salad or snack routine with this simple dish. Don’t be afraid to play with the spice mix! Taste it before you add it to the beans and tailor it to your preferences.
Marinating is a brilliant way to add flavor to any protein, but it’s especially magical with the sponge-like texture of tofu, which soaks up the sauce gorgeously. Serve this easy dish over brown rice or with whole-grain tortillas as a fajita filling.
Potato chips are good, and sweet potato chips are better. Made at home, where you can control the salt, fat, and seasonings, they’re unbeatable as a snack. Tip: Homemade potato chips bake more evenly when they’re evenly sliced, so pull out your mandolin slicer if you have one.
Microwaves get a bad rap for cooking, but with tasks like baking potatoes, they’re brilliant. A microwave can save you time and produce a potato that’s just as hot and fluffy as the oven. Topped with sour cream and your choice of frozen veggies, this fresh take on baked potatoes is worth a try.
Stuffing, we hope it goes without saying, is best when it’s, well…not stuffing. While you could put this into your turkey instead of baking it on its own, we think the flavor makes it a dish that can stand beautifully alone.