Tater tots are beloved by kids…and many grown-ups, let’s be honest. This version combines yams with beans and uses baking to produce a more nutritious variation that’s more flavorful than the regular potato version. Tip: Yams and sweet potatoes are not quite the same, but if you can’t find yams, sweet potatoes are a suitable […]
If you’re looking for a simple way to cook cod that’s full-flavored and uncomplicated, this dish is worth your consideration. Serve it with a side salad and some crusty, whole-grain bread for a light summer meal. Tip: This dish works easily as well with fresh or frozen cod.
A chili with cauliflower and tomatillos served over baked sweet potatoes? You’ve got to try it. The tequila and lime zest add that something that other vegetarian chilis will be jealous of. Tip: If tomatillos are expensive or hard to source in your area, you can substitute Roma tomatoes.
Using fruit at the end of a long cooking time adds both acidity and sweetness to this otherwise classic stew. Tip: The long cooking times necessary to make lean cuts as tender as possible mean that this recipe is well-suited for slow cooker modification. Brown the meat with the onions and wait until the final […]
This recipe is the taste of fall in a savory meal. Juicy apples perfectly sauce tender chicken while red peppers play counterpoint to the flavor. Serve over a bed of steamed or braised greens or with a side of mashed sweet potatoes.
Curry powder brings a little color and a lot of flavor to an otherwise simple stir-fry for a quick dinner that can be modified to use up whatever bits of veggies you have in the fridge. Serve hot over your favorite whole grain, such as brown rice or quinoa.
Scallops and peas are a perfect combination for a quick steamed dinner. If you can’t find pea sprouts, serve the peas and scallops over a bed of fresh mixed salad greens.
Using sweet spices like allspice to flavor meat and veggies is a classic flavor profile of Jamaican cooking. Adding plantains to the kebab brings not only the spices but the vegetables of the Caribbean to your grill.