Jícama-Apple Slaw Grated jicama, carrots and Granny Smith apples tossed with a tangy cider vinaigrette is a tasty side dish for summer...
Pasta Ruffles with Tomato-Basil Sauce Spinach, ham and two kinds of cheese fill precooked lasagna noodles in this pretty dish. Make it a meal: Radicchio...
Fennel à la Grecque Here fennel is cooked in the traditional French technique, a la grecque, which is a term for cooking vegetables in an...
Risotto with Spring Vegetables A delightful way to celebrate the arrival of the first vegetables in your garden or at the farmers' market, this...
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...
Caramelized Apple Parfaits Caramelized apples layered with nonfat vanilla yogurt is a simple and delicious quick dessert. Draining the yogurt for...
Spicy Kidney Bean & Bell Pepper Ragout Tomatoes, bell peppers and gutsy chipotle peppers are the key ingredients in this tasty ragout. The addition of kidney...
Braised Fennel, Carrots & Pearl Onions Earthy fennel and sweet carrots are the perfect combination in this stew. Fresh pearl onions are great, but to save on...
Butternut Squash, Carrot & Parsnip Ragoût Butternut squash, carrots and parsnips take on a sweet intensity when gently braised in broth. Serve with roast chicken...
Barley-Root Vegetable Chowder This hearty soup is full of root vegetables: celery root, rutabaga, carrots and parsnips. The chowder is made with beef...
Refried Black Beans Refried beans are always fried in lard or bacon drippings in Mexico and the Southwest. In this recipe their flavor...
Pueblo Pumpkin Stew Here's a contemporary Southwestern-inspired vegetarian stew of fresh pumpkin, pinto beans and New Mexico chiles...
Curried Beef Ambrosia The addition of mangoes and raisins makes this curried beef pleasantly sweet. Serve over rice.
Greek Revival Salad This attractive, full-bodied dish celebrates the Greek flavors of feta, black olives and plenty of oregano.