Mediterranean Grilled Vegetable Soup Whirl grilled bell peppers, zucchini and onion in a food processor with some vine-ripened tomatoes in this smoky...
Green Gazpacho Forget the tomatoes—this green gazpacho is full of cucumber, green bell pepper, green grapes and lots of fresh herbs.
Beet-Raspberry Soup The unlikely combination of beets and raspberries produces a wonderfully refreshing and delicious soup.
Pizza Primavera Fresh tomatoes, zucchini, mushrooms, onions and basil top quick homemade pizza dough. If you're pressed for time,...
Bacon & Egg Salad Bacon and eggs aren't just for breakfast—here they star along with slightly bitter dandelion greens in a simple...
Outer Banks Crab Gratin Our crab gratin is rich with a whole pound of crabmeat and topped with golden-brown breadcrumbs. Serve with brown rice...
Artichokes in Egg-Lemon Sauce Fresh artichokes star in this rich, lemony stew. In its native Greece, it's often eaten for lunch or supper. Make...
Louisiana Gumbo Chock-full of shrimp, chicken, sausage, okra and tomatoes, this flavorful stew is a staple in Louisiana. Make it a meal...
Bold Winter Greens Salad For this cousin of the Caesar salad use a combination of winter greens, such as radicchio and escarole; the anchovies...
Escarole & Rice Soup with Chicken Escarole adds an assertive bite to an Italian-themed soup that would otherwise be just another chicken and rice soup.
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...
Islander Salad (Insalata isolana) Here, crisp lettuce is tossed with ripe tomatoes, potatoes, capers, basil and olives. Tomato juice is the secret...
Salad of Mixed Greens Use the best greens available at your grocery store or farmers' market for this simple salad. A combination of...
Black-Eyed Pea Spread Serve this delectable, garlicky black-eyed pea spread with toasted slices of baguette as an appetizer.
Curried Eggs Curried vegetables are a spicy counterpoint to hard-cooked eggs. Serve with sliced fresh fruit and whole-grain toast...
Salad of Bitter Greens & Walnuts Toasted chopped walnuts are echoed in the walnut oil vinaigrette used to dress this salad of bitter greens.
Braised Scallions & Peas Scallions aren't just a garnish—here we saute them with peas for a quick and easy side dish.
Chickpea & Red Onion Salad Slivered red onions, canned chickpeas and capers combine in a delightful Mediterranean-inspired salad. Make it a meal:...
Romaine Salad with Garlic Dressing This garlicky dressing is terrific simply tossed with romaine lettuce, but any sturdy lettuce you have on hand will do—...