This impressive autumn-inspired dish can be served as a main course for vegan and vegetarian eaters or enjoyed by everyone at the table as a side dish. The small curry powder gives the squash a nice warmth and depth. From the Food Network. Ingredients Directions
This saucy chicken stew, adapted from one in Sandra Gutierrez’s “Latinisimo: Home Recipes from the Twenty-One Countries of Latin America,” is loaded with protein and micronutrients. It’s also free of dairy, gluten, lactose, and soy. Best of all, it’s easy to make, full of soothing flavors, and sure to warm you up on a chilly […]
A cholesterol-free version of this classic Italian vegetable soup—brimming with fiber-rich beans, peas, and carrots. Ingredients Directions From the National Institutes of Health
Here’s a speedy sheet pan dinner that covers all the nutritional bases — protein, omega-3s, antioxidants, fiber — and is delicious to boot. Lightly adapted from Jake Cohen’s “I Could Nosh: Classic Jewish Recipes Revamped for Every Day.” Serves 4. – Susan Puckett Ingredients Instructions Susan Puckett is a cookbook author and former food editor […]
Prepared flatbreads from the supermarket — such as pocketless pitas or naan — are great to have on hand as the basis for an impromptu pizza. This healthy, summery combo is adapted from one in “The Big Book of Pizza” by the Food Network magazine. To keep the crust from going soggy, the tomatoes are […]
Variations on ramen noodle salad — where crumbled dry ramen noodles stand in for croutons in a bowlful of shredded veggies and tossed in a tangy-sweet Asian dressing — have been turning up at potlucks for decades. This modernized version, lightly adapted from Amy Thielen’s “Company: The Radically Casual Art of Cooking for Others,” is […]
As temperatures drop, here’s the soup to bid farewell to summer: a pot-full of the season’s harvest that’s filling yet light, brightened with fresh tomatoes, corn kernels, and basil added at the end. This recipe is lightly adapted from “Simply Tomato” by Martha Holmberg (Artisan, $30). Serves 4 to 6. — Susan Puckett Ingredients Instructions […]
Oven-roasted fish is one of the healthiest and easiest entrees. The tricky part is keeping it from turning dry and rubbery from overcooking. This recipe, inspired by one from “Cook Color” by Maria Zizka, offers a simple trick for avoiding that: Set the oven temp super-low, to 250 degrees, and cook for about 20 minutes, […]
Watermelon and feta have made a popular snack in the Mediterranean for ages. The combo has caught on elsewhere, too, usually in the form of a salad. In his new cookbook, “I Could Nosh: Classic Jewish Recipes Re-vamped for Everyday,” Jake Cohen provides the perfect appetizer for a sunny cocktail gathering or lunch. Ample olive […]
Puttanesca refers to an Italian pasta sauce invented in the mid-20th century in Naples consisting of tomatoes, anchovies, olives, red pepper flakes, and other bold flavors typically served over spaghetti noodles. In this slight adaptation from “Good Catch” by Valentine Thomas, those ingredients are paired with mild fish fillets instead for a protein-forward variation that will […]
