Swiss Chard with Grated Garlic

This is my new go-to green dish. I can literally go from picking chard from the garden to getting this on the table in under 10 minutes.
Continue reading » »Gigantes Beans

I fell in love with these giant beans–often served as part of a mezhedes spread–in Athens. They’re meaty, soaked through with flavor and thoroughly satisfying. To this day, my favorite way to enjoy them is still with toothpicks and a glass of ouzo.
Continue reading » »Baked Ancient Grain Fusilli with Veggie-Laden Marinara

Pasta is a weeknight-friendly way to incorporate super-nutritious ancient grains into your meals.
Continue reading » »Make-at-Home Socca

Using a cast-iron skillet, you can start the socca on the stovetop and finish it under the broiler to make this South of France staple at home.
Continue reading » »Wild Mushrooms Roasted in Parchment

In her new book, “Tender,” Seattle Chef Tamara Murphy shares a super-simple way to roast wild mushrooms.
Continue reading » »Sustainable Tuna Caponata

An Italian-style tuna salad, sans mayo, is delicious way to use premium, sustainably caught canned tuna.
Continue reading » »Caramelized Sunchokes with Meyer Lemon Zest and Parsley

Sauteing sunchokes in a little olive oil, butter and sugar transforms a homely tuber into a beautiful side dish.
Continue reading » »Banana Licuado

This is my hands-down favorite licuado in Mexico (OK, you caught me … I’m also a sucker for a black zapote). Somewhere between a milkshake and a smoothie, it’s makes a lovely breakfast or sweet afternoon snack.
Continue reading » »Amaranth “Polenta” with Goat Cheese

Try amaranth instead of corn polenta in our update on a simple Italian side dish.
Continue reading » »Whole Wheat Crepes

Whole wheat pastry flour is the key to making a healthier version of a versatile French classic that’s easy to cook at home.
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