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Recipes

• Spinach with Raisins and Pine Nuts
  An addictive mélange from Catalonia
• Indian Quinoa Salad
  A great preparation for a favorite grain
• Jamaican Jerk-Spiced Chicken
  Turn here when you're looking for spice and heat
• Lentil Salad with Goat Cheese Crostini
  Our Mediterranean-ish lunch special
• Medjool Date Chutney
  Dates, vinegar, and curry in just the right balance
• Buckwheat Pancakes with Fresh Blueberries and Maple Syrup
  Don't even think about skipping breakfast
• Green Chicken Kebabs
  Fragrant and bursting with flavor
• Red Bell Peppers Stuffed with Seitan, Roasted Tomatoes, and Rice
  A filling veggie version of the classic
• Sumac Chicken with Bread Salad
  An amazingly delicious chicken dish
• Oatmeal-Banana-Raisin Waffles
  Have a great (vegan) morning
• Jerusalem Artichokes with Walnut and Dill
  A simple preparation for this tasty cool weather veggie
• Lebanese Dressing
  With tahini, lemon, and herbs
• Lemon and Parsley Dressing
  This brightens up a simple green salad
• Linguine with Squash Noodles and Pine Nuts
  Herbs and ricotta salata dress it up
• Frenchified Popcorn
  Give a bag of kernels to a Frenchman ...
• Balsamic Vinegar Dressing
  The salad bowl staple
• Fire-Roasted Eggplant Soup
  Good enough to convert non-eggplant eaters
• Cuban Green Salad with Avocados
  Green salad gets Cuban flair
• Mocha Chip Muffins
  Betcha can't tell they're vegan
• Pan-roasted Halibut with Caper Vinaigrette
  Crispy skin locks in the juices
• Swordfish with Sicilian Salmoriglio Sauce
  So simple but packed with flavor
• Watermelon Gazpacho
  A twist on classic gazpacho—watermelon and tomatoes
• Basil Oil
  A versatile dressing for fish or chicken
• Coconut Rice with Black Beans and Fried Plantains
  A Cuban sweet-savory side
• Herbed Beets with Fennel
  Dijon and vermouth add a delicious twist
• Pear Pork
  Pear and pork team up in this great dish
• Lemon Verbena Drink
  A light, lemony drink sweetened with honey
• Lemon-Garlic Vinaigrette
  With a dose of anchovies
• Nectarines Baked with Pistachios and Fresh Ginger
  A simple but impressive preparation
• Peasant Stew
  A homey dish made with seitan
• Pea Tendrils with Coconut
  A simple, South Asian–inspired preparation
• Peach Purée
  Sweet, fruity add-in for cocktails
• Seitan Piccata
  Hail seitan!
• Mozzarella, Prosciutto, and Fig Jam Panino
  A sophisticated sandwich
• Pennsylvania Dutch Chicken-Corn Soup with Lovage
  Corn gives a sweet heartiness to this soup
• Piccata di Pollo (Chicken Cutlets with Lemon and Caper Sauce)
  
• Pumpkin Curry
  Curry spices make familiar pumpkin exotic
• Risotto with Nasturtium Blossoms and Watercress
  Risotto with flowery accents
• Roasted Cod with White Beans, Tomato, and Truffle Oil
  A tasty fish preparation
• Roasted Yam Purée with Coconut Milk
  This dish is creamy orange bliss
• Salade Lyonnaisey
  A riff on a traditional French salad
• Schav (Chilled Polish Sorrel Soup)
  
• Seared Scallops with Carrot Fritters and a Yoghurt Dressing
  An innovative approach to seared scallops
• Mushroom and Pancetta Soup
  An Asian-influenced soup that's light yet rich in flavor
• Curried Carrot Soup
  Curry and coconut add an exotic twist
• Curried Carrot Soup
  Curry and coconut add an exotic twist
• Chicken Skewers with Dukkah Crust
  Chicken in a spice mix of nuts and herbs
• Rice Crackers with Goat Cheese and Edamame
  An addictive snack
• Celery and Pear Soup
  Celery finally takes center stage
• Port Poached Pears
  Easy, light, and elegant
• Anchovy-Marinated Olives
  Pair with vodka for an instant cocktail hour
• Flank Steak Salad with Arugula
  Hearty and healthy
• Marinated Mango
  Light and fresh with a nice kick of heat
• Winter Greens Soup
  Hearty yet healthy
• Charred Eggplant Salad
  Grilled eggplant teams up with red onions and sweet tomatoes
• Sweet Potato–Star Anise Soup with Ginger Cream
  Deceptively simple, and warming
• Creamy Tomato Soup
  A basic comfort recipe
• Gingered Chicken Noodle Soup
  A warming bowl of comfort
• Sautéed Broccoli Rabe
  Shallots and red chile flakes flavor this simple sauté
• Cauliflower-Parsnip Soup with Beet Crisps
  A deceptively rich yet creamless version
• Farro Risotto with Asparagus and Fava Beans
  A whole-grain risotto that screams spring
• Roasted Baby Carrots with Marmalade
  Sweet baby carrots ring in spring
• Crawfish Boil
  Why not do your own boil?
• Cucumber, Hummus, and Lemon Tea Sandwiches
  Nicely crisp and slightly tart
• Pernod-Marinated Fennel and Apple Tea Sandwiches
  Fresh goat cheese adds a subtle tang
• Crumbly Oat and Apricot Bars
  Sweet, and begging to be served à la mode
• Bread-and-Butter Radishes
  A sweet, tart, and crisp snack
• Oregano Marinade
  Lemony with a punch of herbs
• Grilled Greek Salad
  Grilled onion, tomato, and cheese served with charred romaine
• Raspberry Sorbet
  Fruity frozen treat with a dash of Kirsch
• Gourmet Trail Mix
  Gorp grows up
• Fire-Charred Green Beans with Cajun Dipping Sauce
  A quick campfire snack
• Boozy Campfire Cheese
  Doused in liquor and baked in campfire ashes
• Egg Salad Gribiche
  The Frenchy take on egg salad
• Egg Salad Gribiche
  The Frenchy take on egg salad
• Campfire Trout with Herbs and Bacon
  Stuffed with herbs and lemon
• Campfire Trout with Herbs and Bacon
  Stuffed with herbs and lemon
• Campfire Couscous Salad with Bell Peppers and Mint
  Use leftovers to whip up this cold salad
• Mozzarella and Pecorino Ravioli
  Pasta with cheese and more cheese
• Basic Tomato Sauce
  Quick, simple, and flavorful
• Pasta with Arugula Pesto, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, and Pine Nuts
  A quick and satisfying dinner
• Snapper Ceviche with Chiles and Herbs
  Orange juice and mint update this classic
• Zucchini Carpaccio with Feta and Pine Nuts
  A beautiful way to use up summer squash
• Sashimi with Soy Sauce, Sesame Seeds, and Chives
  Celebrate top-quality, fresh fish with this dish
• Zucchini Blossom Tacos
  Irresistible when topped with Cotija and avocado
• Pipérade
  The dish that defines French Basque cooking
• Campfire Couscous with Zucchini and Pine Nuts
  Currants dress it up
• Pico de Gallo
  The essential salsa for chips and dip
• Pork Tenderloin with Salsa Verde
  Quick and impressive, paired with a tangy sauce
• Peach, Tomato, and Sweet Onion Salsa
  Summer wrapped up in a no-fuss salsa
• Buttermilk Chicken with Peach-Tomato Salsa
  Perfect for a cookout
• Socca
  A chickpea pancake native to Nice
• Crunchy Celery and Romaine Heart Salad
  A healthy, light salad for the tender at heart
• Scallops Crudo with Vanilla Salt
  An unexpected combination
• Red Lentil Pâté
  Spread on a pita chip near you
• Persian Baked Egg Dish (Kuku)
  A delicious introduction to Persian food
• Carrot Slaw
  Dressed with mustard and herbs
• Classic Cobb Salad
  The original composed salad
• Five-Spice Roast Chicken
  Roast chicken gets a punch of flavor from an aromatic marinade
• Cucumber and Cumin Yogurt Relish
  Refreshing, with a nice kick of heat
• Pad Kee Mao (Spicy Ground Chicken and Rice Noodles)
  A quick, easy, and satisfying dinner
• Fresh Thyme Vinaigrette
  An herbaceous dressing
• Chicken Stuffed with Spinach and Feta
  Pan-roasted chicken breasts stuffed with Mediterranean flavors
• Chicory, Tangerine, and Pomegranate Salad
  With pickled shallots and tangerine vinaigrette
• Watercress-Walnut Dip
  A sophisticated starter
• Black Pepper Lavash
  Crackly flatbread spiced up by black pepper
• Fennel, Parsley, and Celery Salad
  Served with preserved lemon and bitters vinaigrette
• Preserved Lemon and Bitters Vinaigrette
  Bitters go way beyond cocktails
• Turkey Pad See Ew
  Give leftover roasted turkey a second chance
• Chicken Chile Verde
  A party dish that's easy to make ahead of time
• Green Chile Pesto
  Pesto with a twist
• Roast Leg of Lamb in an Herb Crust
  Cosciotto in Crosta D'Erbe: a perfect cut for serving a group
• Pasta with Broccoli, Crispy Prosciutto, and Toasted Breadcrumbs
  Just the right mixture of crisp and crunch
• Molasses and Ginger–Glazed Carrots
  Sweet and warming
• Apple-Chestnut Soup with Parsley Croutons
  A creamless puréed soup that's the essence of fall
• Roasted Delicata Squash Salad
  With sherry vinaigrette, spinach, and ricotta salata
• Fuyu Persimmon and Duck Salad with Hazelnut-Sherry Vinaigrette
  Crispy duck breast pairs nicely with persimmons
• Cranberry and Citrus Sauce
  Tart and sweet all at once
• Turkey Mulligatawny Soup
  A rich soup of turkey, rice, and vegetables
• Turkey Posole a la Guerita
  A delicious posole in minutes
• Basic Turkey Stock
  Use the bird's carcass instead of just throwing it away
• Pepper-Roasted Cauliflower
  Charred bites of cauliflower seasoned with soy and pepper
• Ozoni Soup
  A soothing Japanese soup that takes center stage during New Year's
• Ecuadoran Shrimp Cocktail (Cóctel de Camarones)
  Ceviche meets shrimp cocktail
• Chicory and Arugula Salad with Honey Vinaigrette
  Bitter, sweet, and crunchy
• Mushroom and Carrot Bulgur
  A humble grain in an easy preparation makes for a great side
• Smoked Trout Crostini
  Easy but sophisticated finger food
• Endive with Figs, Blue Cheese, and Pecans
  The classic salad combo turns into an hors d'oeuvre
• Basic Savory Mochi (Age Mochi)
  Savory glutinous rice cakes popular in Japanese cuisine
• Rosemary and Garlic Roasted Potatoes
  Crunchy, crusty potatoes with a hint of herbs
• Cucumber-Orange Water
  Cleanse your palate with this simple, refreshing water
• Simple Poached Cod
  Simmered with carrots, potatoes, and shallots
• Pineapple Granité
  Blended pineapple and orange are frozen into icy granules
• Whole Roasted Fish Basquaise
  A low-fuss recipe from Anthony Bourdain
• Garlicky Kale and Spinach Dip
  A pesto-esque dip with kale
• Chickpea Cutlets
  Make your own vegan-friendly food
• French Lentil Soup with Tarragon and Thyme
  Simple, healthy, and warming
• Wilted Greens with Balsamic Fried Eggs
  Tasty anytime from dawn to late night
• Vegetable Tagine
  A quick stew of vegetables, Moroccan spices, and chickpeas
• Beet Greens and Feta Pasta
  Finally, a way to use those beetroot tops
• Herbed Peas and Carrots
  A classic side dish done right
• Red Wine–Parsley Vinaigrette
  A tangy and herby topping for salad
• Asparagus in Lemon-Marjoram Cream
  An unexpected riff on one of our favorite vegetables
• Eggs Florentinesque
  An easier, updated take on the classic
• Alcachofas Asadas (Roasted Artichokes)
  
• Minestrone
  Vegetable soup with pasta and beans
• Roasted Lamb Sausages with Grape-Mint Relish
  A tasty melding of savory and sweet
• Carrot, Leek, and Parsley Mash
  Mashed but not mushed
• QUICK & EASY, ALL NATURAL, NO RECIPE, MAC-N-CHEESE
  
• Green Salad with Creamy Horseradish Vinaigrette
  A simple salad with a kick of heat
• Citrus and vermouth marinated sea bass with jalapeno
  
• Smoked Salmon Tea Sandwiches
  Filled with beets and dill yogurt
• Basic Roasted Beets
  Bring out their earthy, sweet flavor
• Basic Roasted Bell Peppers
  A simple recipe for roasting
• Holiday Honey Chicken with Fruit
  Serve with fluffy white rice
• Bison and Bean Chili
  A simple dish
• Blackberry Coulis
  An intensely flavored dessert sauce
• Friands (chocolate chilli, orange and poppyseed and white choc/raspberry)
  
• Saag Tofu
  Spiced spinach with tofu and yogurt
• White Asparagus Soup with Pistachios
  The lesser-known asparagus takes center stage
• Chervil and Butter New Potatoes
  Chervil's delicate anise flavor enhances steamed baby potatoes
• Fruity Smoothie
  A healthy start to the morning
• Roasted Rhubarb Compote
  Orange juice lends a citrusy, floral note
• White Sturgeon with Couscous and Spicy Eggplant
  The best contrasts in flavor and texture
• Olive, Tomato, and Millet-Stuffed Zucchini
  A substantial side dish that doubles as a main
• Rhubarb and Strawberry Compote
  A classic pairing with a hint of lemongrass
• Great Plains Granola
  Granola to enjoy for breakfast or a snack
• Green Goddess Dressing
  This tangy sauce is for more than just salads
• Oven Roasted Baby Confetti Potato Salad
  
• Heirloom Pea Pancakes with Smoked Salmon and Crème Fraîche
  A bright springtime or summer treat
• Butterhead Lettuce with Spring Radishes and Peas with White Balsamic Dressing
  A tender salad that's the essence of spring
• Watercress and Grilled Pineapple Salad with Avocado and Sour Orange Dressing
  Peppery greens and tart pineapple pique the appetite
• Roasted Mediterranean Vegetable and Quinoa Salad
  
• Fiendishly Simple Mediterranean Grilled Chicken
  
• Thyme, Rosemary, and Wine Vinegar Dressing
  A quick salad dressing with bright herb flavor
• Metropolitan Granola Scones
  From Philadelphia's Metropolitan Bakery
• Chocolate Chip Cookies (High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free)
  
• Green Bean Salad
  A tasty summer salad
• CHOW Veggie Burger
  Our stab at the perfect formula
• Gluten-Free BBQ Sauce
  
• Red Cabbage Slaw with Toasted Caraway Seeds
  
• Thai Rice Salad with Three Herbs
  
• A Healthy Gluten-Free Carrot Cake for Memorial Day
  
• Caramelized Onion and Chickpea Burgers
  An alternative to meat burgers, but just as filling and tasty
• Panzanella (Tuscan Bread Salad)
  Our favorite use for stale bread
• Halibut with Orange-Parsley Butter and Succotash
  Grilled fish atop lima beans, black-eyed peas, and corn
• Pasta Salad with Spinach, Olives, and Mozzarella
  Simple, healthy, and perfect for lunch
• Frisée-Parsley Salad
  Side salad gone French
• Whole Grain Kefir Banana Bread
  
• Healthy fudge
  
• Spinach Dhal
  Red lentils flecked with fresh, tender baby spinach
• Honey-Carob Brownies
  

Grinders

• Pack It In
  The Today show’s recent feature on healthier choices for kids’ school lunchboxes provides a nice introductory primer for the burgeoning line of snack-y, grab-and-go foods produced by natural foods ...
• Star Search
  A New England grocery store causes an uproar by creating a star system to help consumers weed out unhealthy choices.
• The Jamie Oliver Backlash
  One of the UK's most controversial food TV personalities is in the headlines again.
• Red and Raw
  Uncooked beets offer serious health benefits and might be tastier than you thought.
• Nutrition in the Darndest Places
  Health Magazine names the healthiest chain-restaurant fare, and Forbes recommends nutritious snacks.

Stories

• You Won’t Miss the Meat
  With this veg menu, go herbivore for a night
• Easy, Fast, Fresh Dinners
  Home-cooked meals that are quicker than ordering out
• Vote for Your Favorite Fake Fruit
  Breakfast Starters Scramble and Dewmocracy Sodas