Sun-Dried Tomato Gnocchi Pureed sun-dried tomatoes add a bit of tomato flavor and color to traditional potato gnocchi. Toss them with Bolognese...
Spinach Gnocchi Here we add a little cooked spinach to traditional potato gnocchi for a zip of color. They’re delicious tossed with a...
Corncakes with Maple-Yogurt Topping Made from stone-ground cornmeal, these pancakes are light and crunchy. Make the pancakes immediately; this batter does...
Wilted Spinach Olive oil and pine nuts are a simple addition to sautéed spinach.
Roquefort, Pear & Watercress Salad Walnuts do double-duty in this tasty pear and Roquefort salad—walnut oil gets whisked into the vinaigrette and toasted...
Penne with Artichoke Sauce Fresh artichokes, some white wine, a touch of garlic and pasta make a straightforward, delicious combination.
Artichokes with Balsamic Vinaigrette Dipping artichoke leaves one by one into balsamic vinaigrette until you reach the meaty heart is a leisurely way to...
Couscous with Currants Roasted garlic and lemon dress this couscous salad. Currants and tomatoes add sweet counterpoints to the tangy dressing...
Salad of Mixed Greens Use the best greens available at your grocery store or farmers' market for this simple salad. A combination of...
Spinach & Grapefruit Salad The combination of pink grapefruit sections, dark green spinach and white jícama is both visually and texturally...
Mediterranean Grilled Vegetable Soup Whirl grilled bell peppers, zucchini and onion in a food processor with some vine-ripened tomatoes in this smoky...
Cucumber-Yogurt Salad A refreshing accompaniment to a main course of meat or fish, this cucumber-yogurt salad also makes a tasty filling for...
Baked Stuffed Onions These baked onions are stuffed with a savory combination of mushrooms, breadcrumbs and capers.
Curried Vegetables with Eggs Get some vegetable servings in at breakfast—baking eggs on top of curried vegetables is simple and delicious. Make it a...
Quick Vegetable Ragoût Cherry tomatoes, artichoke hearts, lima beans, garlic and basil steam up perfectly in these papillotes.
Plum Tomato Tart The tangy mustard is a pleasing accent to the sweet tomatoes in this easy-to-prepare tart.
Spinach-Feta Rolls Inspired by the Greek appetizer spanakopitakia, these spinach and feta filled rolls are easy to make for a crowd.
Islander Salad (Insalata isolana) Here, crisp lettuce is tossed with ripe tomatoes, potatoes, capers, basil and olives. Tomato juice is the secret...
Corn Pudding We thought that lightening a corn pudding was as easy as leaving out a few of the egg yolks and using low-fat milk, but...
Risotto with Spring Vegetables A delightful way to celebrate the arrival of the first vegetables in your garden or at the farmers' market, this...
Curried Eggs Curried vegetables are a spicy counterpoint to hard-cooked eggs. Serve with sliced fresh fruit and whole-grain toast...
Chard & Sweet Pepper Stir-Fry Sweet and tangy hoisin sauce is a delicious base for stir-fried chard and bell pepper. You can substitute escarole for...