Fresh tuna steaks are a worthy luxury: lean, protein-rich, and loaded with valuable nutrients, including anemia-preventing vitamin B-12 and heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids. They’re as satisfying as a T-bone steak and a snap to prepare. This recipe, adapted from Ben Tish’s “Mediterra: Recipes from the Islands and Shores of the Mediterranean,” is a fantastic way […]
Cole slaw is an American classic, but cabbage salads are also popular in Egypt, where Suzy Karadsheh is from. This recipe is based on one in her latest cookbook, “The Mediterranean Dish: Simply Dinner,” inspired by childhood memories. This version is lighter and brighter than the mayo-drenched slaws we associate with barbecue and fried chicken. […]
Next time you’re stuck on what to bring to a potluck, offer to bring this salad. Adapted from “The Salad Lab: Whisk, Toss, and Enjoy!” by Darlene Schrijver, this colorful mélange is based on an iconic specialty of the Grand Canyon State, with ingredients typically arranged in stripes to resemble an Arizona sunset. Loaded with protein, fiber, […]
This stands an excellent chance of winning over even the most die-hard carnivore. Tofu is first cut into planks, then patted dry and dredged in cornstarch and roasted at a high temperature to ensure an extra-crispy coating. It gets a savory-sweet, umami-loaded sauce made with the Korean condiment called gochujang (found in Asian sections of […]
Mangoes are low in calories and high in fiber, vitamins A and C, and other nutrients. In this recipe, adapted from one in “Milk Street 365,” mango plays a prominent role in a quick entrée that tastes like summer. Chunks of fresh or frozen fruit are added to a panful of sauteed aromatics and punctuated […]
Triangles of the traditional savory Greek pie, spanakopita, are familiar at fancy cocktail parties. Skip the buttery phyllo pastry, and you’ve got the basis for an easy, crowd-pleasing dip that’s actually good for you. This recipe, adapted from one in “Big Dip Energy,” blends the spinach and feta filling with Greek yogurt and herbs and […]
It’s incredible how much depth of flavor can be achieved from basic ingredients with a few tweaks in the cooking, as Yasmin Fahr demonstrates in this recipe from “Cook Simply, Live Fully.” Here, summer squash, which tends to be bland, is charred first in a dry skillet with thin slivers of lemon and scallions. Olive […]
Here’s a fun idea for your next outdoor get-together that’s more exciting than burgers and hot dogs and has more nutritional value. It’s adapted from a recipe inspired by a Moroccan chef on the French Riviera in Rosa Jackson’s “Nicoise: Market-Inspired Cooking from France’s Sunniest City.” Made with ground lamb or beef, the cumin-spiced meatballs […]
Okra is a staple of the American South: fried, pickled, and stirred into gumbos. It’s also the primary component of a popular North Indian dish called bhindi (okra) masala, the inspiration behind this recipe, lightly adapted from William Stark Dissen’s “Thoughtful Cooking: Recipes in the New South.” Bursting with bright curry spices and fresh herbs, […]
At its height of freshness, local sweet corn is delicious straight off the cob. Here, those kernels are tossed together with other summery ingredients and a simple dressing of olive oil and lime juice for a colorful, refreshing salad that’s portable for picnics and potlucks and infinitely adaptable. This recipe is lightly adapted from one […]
