Creamy Tomato Soup with Popcorn
Photo by Tom McCorkle for The Washington Post This soup is fresher-tasting, more nuanced in flavor, less aggressively sweet and lower in sodium than the typical canned kind, and it only requires a bit more effort to get it on the table. Tossing a handful of popcorn on...
Creamy Celery Root Soup With Tahini
Photo by Tom McCorkle and food styling by Lisa Cherkasky; for The Washington Post A triple-threat of healthful ingredients — celery root, white beans and tahini — come together to give this comforting, winter-white soup a velvety creaminess. Topped with fresh...
Green Bean and Radicchio Salad With Walnuts
Photo by Tom McCorkle for The Washington Post I get an incomparable rush from MacGyvering dinner. The gratification of making something wonderful from random bits in the refrigerator is so great that I’d go so far as to say I prefer it to cooking with a fresh grocery...
Creamy Cauliflower Soup With Mushroom and Hazelnut Topping
Photo by Tom McCorkle and food styling by Lisa Cherkasky; for The Washington Post This pureed cauliflower soup, made extra creamy with the addition of potato, is topped with a mix of sauteed mushrooms, crunchy hazelnuts and fresh parsley, which highlight the...
Gingerbread Oatmeal
This recipe gives you the essence of gingerbread served in a warm bowl for breakfast. Aromatic cinnamon, cloves, and ginger wafting from a comforting bowl of oatmeal provides all the cozy holiday vibes in the most nourishing way. An optional dollop of whipped...
Chocolate Candy Cane Cupcakes
Photo by Deb Lindsey for The Washington Post These festive three-bite cupcakes — with their chocolaty, peppermint-infused cake and their cream cheese frosting sprinkled with crushed candy canes — are as scrumptious as they are adorable. They also...
Holiday Vegetable Platter With Herbed Avocado Dip
Photo by Goran Kosanovic and food styling by Bonnie S. Benwick; for The Washington Post This holiday vegetable platter is a stunning assortment of green and red vegetables arranged decoratively around a bowl of herb-flecked avocado dip so the whole thing...
Maple Spiced Glazed Nuts
Photo by Deb Lindsey and food styling by Bonnie S Benwick; for The Washington Post These maple spiced glazed nuts, with their warming hints of cinnamon and cayenne, are not only scrumptious eaten out of hand, they can instantly elevate a cheese plate, salad,...
Butternut Squash Soup with Tahini and Crispy Chickpeas
Photo by Randi Baird, food styling by Suzanne Lenzer, prop styling by Maeve Sheridan This glorious bowl of goodness is the epitome of modern comfort food. The soup itself is a golden, fragrantly spiced puree of butternut squash, made hearty and protein-rich...
Mushroom White Bean Toasts with Frisée
Photo Credit: Randi Baird These impressive toasts are piled high with layers of savory flavor and contrasting textures. First a garlicky, olive oil-enriched white bean mash is spread generously onto crunchy whole grain toast. That is layered with thyme scented,...
Chocolate-Chocolate Chip Sheet Cake
Photo by Randi Baird This moist, double-chocolate chip sheet cake takes one-pan cooking to the extreme since it doesn’t even require a mixing bowl to make it. It’s a sheet pan–size, better-for-you take on a unique cake recipe—called a war cake or Depression...
Goat Cheese Pita Toasts with Pomegranate, Pistachio and Mint
Photo by Deb Lindsey for The Washington Post The combination of colorful ingredients in this festive finger food is as tasty as it is attractive. But the real beauty of the dish is that nearly all the ingredients can be prepped in advance, so it can be pulled...
Roasted Brussels Sprouts With Apple and Sunflower Seeds
Photo by Goran Kosanovic for The Washington Post Here, a vinaigrette made with apple cider vinegar, grainy mustard and a touch of honey ties the elements together and lends a bright punch to the sprouts’ earthiness. This recipe levels up basic roasted...
Lamb Meatballs with Lentils in an Aromatic Tomato Sauce
Here, lamb meatballs and lentils provide a one-two protein punch for a skillet meal that’s also a knockout flavor-wise with aromatic, savory spices and fresh spinach. A finishing dollop of yogurt adds cool creaminess that contrasts the warm earthy flavors in...
Harvest Oat Pancakes
You often hear the word “indulgent” to describe pancakes, as if they should just be an occasional treat. That may be true about most pancake recipes, but these Harvest Oat Pancakes are different in the best possible way. While they sure taste indulgent–studded with...
Maple Bourbon Dark Chocolate Fondue
Photo by Randi Baird, food styling by Suzanne Lenzer, and prop styling by Maeve Sheridan What’s better than a pot full of dark chocolate fondue? That’s easy—one that is flavored with real maple syrup and spiked with bourbon. It doesn’t take much of each to give...
Potato Swiss Chard Frittata
Photo by Randi Baird This Potato Swiss Chard Frittata takes its flavor cues from the omelet-like Spanish dish called a tortilla, (hello, smoked paprika!) but this one requires less oil, and doesn’t need to be flipped like the traditional one does, so it’s...
Smoky Shrimp with Corn, Zucchini, and Tomatoes
Photo by Randi Baird, food styling by Suzanne Lenzer and prop styling by Maeve Sheridan This quick dinner is an oven version of a summer seafood bake, but one with an alluring Spanish flair, thanks to the dusting of aromatic smoked paprika. The smoky shrimp...
Apple Ring ‘Samoas’
Photo by Stacy Zarin Goldberg for The Washington Post These Apple Ring Samoas taste like the intersection of a caramel apple and the iconic Girl Scout cookie whose name it honors. Sweet red apples, sliced into rings, are slathered with peanut butter (or another...
Family Favorite Granola
Photo by Quentin Bacon I have experimented with many variations of granola over the years, changing up the nuts and seeds, adding seasonings like vanilla and cinnamon, tossing in dried fruit, or using honey rather than maple syrup as a sweetener, but I come back to...
Balsamic Peaches With Ricotta Cream and Almonds
Photo by Dixie D. Vereen for The Washington Post Simmering an everyday balsamic vinegar with a little honey and allowing it to cool turns it into a delectable sweet-tart syrup that pairs perfectly with fruit and cheese. Here, it is tossed with fresh sliced peaches and...
Avocado Cucumber Soup
This cool, creamy summer soup, with a lovely bright tang from kefir and lemon juice and floral aroma of basil, is as easy to make as a smoothie—just blend all the ingredients and chill. If you don’t have kefir, you can use plain yogurt plus a little...
Coconut Melon Soup
Photo: Goran Kosanovic for The Washington Post Here, juicy melon is blended with honey, lime juice and coconut milk then chilled and served elegantly with a small scoop of coconut sorbet and a shower of fresh mint. This melon soup makes a refreshing dessert on...
Roasted Salmon with Ginger-Soy Broccolini, Mushrooms, and Edamame
Photo by Randi Baird, food styling by Suzanne Lenzer, and prop styling by Maeve Sheridan This sheet-pan meal is both sumptuously fulfilling and light at the same time, with buttery roasted salmon, meaty shiitake mushrooms, crisp broccolini, and hearty edamame...
Asparagus with Mimosa Topping
Photo Credit: Christopher Hirsheimer Ingredients 2 slices whole wheat bread, crusts removed Oil or spray for pan 1 hard-boiled egg 3 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese ¼ teaspoon salt Pinch of freshly ground black pepper...
Creamy Parmesan Spring Vegetable Skillet
Photo Credit: Deb Lindsey Where to Buy: Cauliflower “rice” is available in the refrigerated produce section of many supermarkets. To make your own, grate the tops of cauliflower florets on the large-holed side of a box grater. Ingredients 1 tablespoon extra-virgin...
Roasted Radishes with Herbs
Photo Credit by Goran Kosanovic for The Washington Post If you have never roasted radishes before, you are in for a treat! Roasting transforms them into a vegetable that is tender and juicy, with a mellow and earthy taste that is similar to that of a turnip....
Pea Hummus With Grilled Marinated Lamb
Photo by Deb Lindsey for The Washington Post This is a simple, sumptuous plate of lemony pea hummus topped with marinated, grilled lamb, garnished with fresh mint leaves. You’ll need to soak short wooden or bamboo skewers for 10 minutes before...
Steamed Artichokes With Saffron Yogurt Dip
Photo Credit: Deb Lindsey for The Washington Post This recipe requires minimal prep and yields maximum pleasure and healthfulness. The savory yogurt dip is enriched with extra-virgin olive oil, flavored deeply with sauteed shallots, and made green with parsley and...
Asparagus with Avgolemono
Photo Credit: Goran Kosanovic Ingredients 1/3 cup no-salt-added chicken broth 1 large egg 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon cornstarch 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 bunch (14 to 16 ounces) asparagus, tough ends trimmed 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley leaves, for...
Chocolate Haystacks with Crushed Strawberries
Photo by Deb Lindsey for The Washington Post I have been making some variation of these chocolate haystacks for years now, and whenever I do, I feel a little sly because they are unexpectedly simple — and more healthful than they let on. A melt-in-your-mouth...
Turkey Sausage Breakfast Sandwich
Photo by Deb Lindsey for The Washington Post A handy, protein-packed breakfast sandwich option, these homemade turkey sausage patties are simple to prepare and can be refrigerated or frozen in advance. You mix into the ground poultry with a medley of...
Turkey Almond Stir Fry
I came up with this recipe as a way to use up leftover turkey from Thanksgiving, but is is also a great way to use leftover rotisserie or roasted chicken other times of the year. Feel free to sub in or add any vegetables you may have on hand, such as sliced...
Roasted Vegetable Hash and Egg
Photo by Deb Lindsey for The Washington Post This savory vegetable hash makes the most of leftover roasted vegetables: You start by cooking chopped onions until they are browned and crisped around the edges. That makes for a bold flavor base that is used in just about...
Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Topping
This comforting, easy-to-make Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Topping is one you definitely want on your table at Thanksgiving, or anytime you want those warm, cozy holiday meal vibes. It is creamy and delicately sweet, with real sweet potato flavor shining...
Pork and Broccolini Stir-Fry with Kimchi
Photo by Deb Lindsey for The Washington Post This quick meal takes advantage of jarred kimchi to bring big, complex flavor while keeping the overall ingredient list and prep time pared down. Serve over rice. Ingredients 1 ¼ cup low-sodium chicken broth 1 tablespoon...
Pumpkin Spice Overnight Oats
This version of the pudding-like, make-ahead, no-cook oatmeal celebrates autumn flavors with pumpkin puree, pure maple syrup, pumpkins seeds, dried cranberries and fragrant pumpkin-pie spices. This pumpkin spice overnight oats makes it easy to get up in the morning...
Portobello Panini
Photo: Christopher Hirsheimer Succulent, meaty portobello mushrooms are the “bread” in this sumptuous grilled sandwich. The center oozes with pungent Gorgonzola cheese and the slightly chewy sun-dried tomatoes add a concentrated tomato flavor and slight...
Four Bean Salad
Photo by Quentin Bacon This salad ups the ante on the well-loved classic Three Bean Salad in more ways than one. First, it adds another bean into the mix for even more color and hearty vegetable protein, and second, it gives you that mouthwatering, sweet-tart dressing...
Salmon with Savory Rhubarb Sauce
Photo credit: Quentin Bacon Ingredients 2 medium shallots (2 ounces) 1 ½ inch piece fresh ginger 1 large stalk rhubarb (about 8 ounces) 1 tablespoon olive oil ¼ cup orange juice ½ cup white wine 3 tablespoons honey Pinch cayenne pepper 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon...
Wasabi Mashed Potatoes and Peas
Photo by Quentin Bacon Those wasabi pea snacks are so addictive I thought it would be fun to bring their flavor to the dinner plate. Mash potatoes round out the dish so it is a satisfying side, creamy and hearty, studded with sweet peas and packing a zingy wasabi...
Spring Toast With Labneh
Photo by Deb Lindsey for The Washington Post Here, the rich and spreadable Middle Eastern yogurt is smeared luxuriously on slices of whole-grain bread and topped with bright spring produce and sunflower seeds. If you can’t find labneh, the Icelandic yogurt known...
Mashed Chickpea Toast with Parsley and Capers
Photo by Dixie D. Vereen for The Washington Post This chickpea toast recipe is made with simple ingredients you probably have on hand, yet they have a certain elegance that makes them as perfect for a cocktail party as they are for a satisfying everyday snack...
Ricotta Cheesecake with Fresh Raspberries
This luxuriously creamy cheesecake with fresh raspberries is a dessert triple-threat. It tastes incredible, looks gorgeous, and it’s easy to make. As it bakes, it forms its own golden brown “crust,” and it is absolutely stunning crowned with ruby-red...
Simple Sauteed Swiss Chard
Ingredients 1 small bunch Swiss chard (about 8 ounces) 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 medium cloves garlic, minced ½ tablespoon balsamic vinegar ¼ teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Directions Wash and dry the Swiss chard and trim about ½ inch off the...
Very Berry Baked Oatmeal
This berry-licious oatmeal bake is made with minimal added sweetener. Serve with maple syrup at the table so everyone can sweeten it to their liking. This Very Berry Baked Oatmeal makes for a perfect addition to weekend brunch. Very Berry Baked Oatmeal ...
Creamy Asparagus Soup
Photo by Quentin Bacon, Food Styling by Suzanne Lenzer and Prop Styling by Maeve Sheridan With the spring weather as fickle as it is, it’s nice that this elegant, creamy asparagus soup can be served either hot or chilled. The creamy —but cream-less—soup...
Roasted Butternut Squash with Savory Granola
A crunchy, aromatic topping of savory granola is an easy, make-ahead way to turn a side dish of simple, mashed squash into something fabulous. The nut-free granola here is made with oats and seeds, including fennel seeds for their lovely anise flavor, and seasoned...
Fruit Smoothie with Oats and Kefir
Photo by Alexandra Grablewski, food styling by Mariana Velasquez, prop styling by Lynda White Looking for an easy and satisfying breakfast option? This tasty, milk-shake-like smoothie with oats is packed with protein, fiber, and nutrients from whole fruit,...
Baked Banana Oat Cups
These tender, muffin-like banana oat cups allure with the comforting aromas of vanilla and cinnamon. They have a gentle sweetness from ripe banana and a touch of maple syrup, are packed with fiber-rich whole grain oats, and have ample protein from egg, milk and...
Grilled Chicken with Cherry Bourbon BBQ Sauce
Photo: Quentin Bacon This finger-licking BBQ sauce has a classic thick, clingy texture and irresistible savory-sweet-tangy flavor, but here you get it in a healthier way, without lots of added sugar, thanks to the cherries at its base, as well as a touch of molasses,...
Grilled Chicken with Cherry Bourbon BBQ Sauce
Photo: Quentin Bacon This finger-licking BBQ sauce has a classic thick, clingy texture and irresistible savory-sweet-tangy flavor, but here you get it in a healthier way, without lots of added sugar, thanks to the cherries at its base, as well as a touch of molasses,...
Yogurt Ranch Dressing
Photo by Sreal Boruchin I call this Yogurt Ranch Dressing “magic dip” because it magically makes everything it touches taste amazing. It is creamy and savory but so much better for you than most dips because it is made mostly with yogurt, and has just a little...
Yogurt Ranch Dressing
Photo by Sreal Boruchin I call this Yogurt Ranch Dressing “magic dip” because it magically makes everything it touches taste amazing. It is creamy and savory but so much better for you than most dips because it is made mostly with yogurt, and has just a little...
Vanilla Cupcakes with Pink Cream Cheese Frosting
Ingredients For the Cupcakes: 1 cup cake flour 3/4 cup whole wheat pastry flour 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon table salt 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened 1 cup granulated sugar 3 tablespoons canola oil 2 large eggs ½ cup unsweetened apple sauce ½ cup...
Vanilla Cupcakes with Pink Cream Cheese Frosting
Ingredients For the Cupcakes: 1 cup cake flour 3/4 cup whole wheat pastry flour 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon table salt 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened 1 cup granulated sugar 3 tablespoons canola oil 2 large eggs ½ cup unsweetened apple sauce ½ cup...
3-Ingredient Chocolate Almond Bark with Cherries
Ingredients 1 cup whole, skin-on almonds 12 ounces dark chocolate (60-70 percent cocoa solids, or bittersweet), finely chopped 1/3 cup tart dried cherries Directions Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Line the bottom of a 9 x 12 inch baking dish with parchment paper....
3-Ingredient Chocolate Almond Bark with Cherries
Ingredients 1 cup whole, skin-on almonds 12 ounces dark chocolate (60-70 percent cocoa solids, or bittersweet), finely chopped 1/3 cup tart dried cherries Directions Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Line the bottom of a 9 x 12 inch baking dish with parchment paper....
Berry Tart with Honey-Yogurt filling and Graham Cracker Crust
Photo by Sreal Boruchin This scrumptious berry tart dessert has everything you expect from a summer tart: a buttery crust, a creamy center and a crown of colorful berries. It’s an ideal ending for an alfresco dinner or a treat with an iced tea in the afternoon....
Berry Tart with Honey-Yogurt filling and Graham Cracker Crust
Photo by Sreal Boruchin This scrumptious berry tart dessert has everything you expect from a summer tart: a buttery crust, a creamy center and a crown of colorful berries. It’s an ideal ending for an alfresco dinner or a treat with an iced tea in the afternoon....
Blackberry Sage Ice Pops
Photo: Goran Kosanovic for The Washington Post These Blackberry Sage Ice Pops are an upgrade of fruit-juice ones my mom would make for me when I was young. They were a cool break on a hot summer day that seemed to make everyone happy — me, because they were a sweet...
Blackberry Sage Ice Pops
Photo: Goran Kosanovic for The Washington Post These Blackberry Sage Ice Pops are an upgrade of fruit-juice ones my mom would make for me when I was young. They were a cool break on a hot summer day that seemed to make everyone happy — me, because they were a sweet...
Pear Brown Betty
Photo by Sreal Boruchin With a sweet fruit “filling” and golden buttery “crust” made from fresh whole-wheat breadcrumbs, this Pear Brown Betty gives you all the homey flavors and aromas of freshly baked pie, but with zero fuss. Pear Brown Betty ...
Pear Brown Betty
Photo by Sreal Boruchin This Pear Brown Betty gives you all the homey flavors and aromas of freshly baked pie, but with zero fuss. Pear Brown Betty Ingredients 3 slices whole-wheat sandwich bread, crusts removed 1/3 cup walnut pieces 2 tablespoons...
3-Ingredient Parmesan Popcorn
Ingredients 3 tablespoons olive oil ½ cup popcorn ½ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese (1 ounce) 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley ¼ teaspoon salt Directions Heat the oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium high heat. Add three kernels to the pot as “test”...
3-Ingredient Parmesan Popcorn
Ingredients 3 tablespoons olive oil ½ cup popcorn ½ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese (1 ounce) 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley ¼ teaspoon salt Directions Heat the oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium high heat. Add three kernels to the pot as “test”...
Breakfast Grain Bowl with Caramelized Banana
Photo by Sreal Borunchin This enticing breakfast grain bowl combines the nutty chewiness of steel-cut oats with tender quinoa and a pop of chia seeds for layers of color, texture and nutrition. The warm, caramelized banana topping makes it especially weekend...
Breakfast Grain Bowl with Caramelized Banana
Ingredients ½ cup steel cut oats ½ cup red quinoa 1 cup milk of choice (low-fat, whole, almond or coconut), plus more for serving 1 tablespoons chia seeds ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract 3 medium firm-ripe bananas 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 ½ tablespoons dark brown...
Sorghum Salad with Cucumber, Cilantro and Cumin
Photo by Sreal Boruchin Ever try sorghum? It’s a gluten-free, protein-rich whole grain with a mildly nutty flavor, that’s especially environmentally friendly. In this salad it is cooked, chilled and tossed with cucumber, cilantro (you could sub parsley and/or...
Sorghum Salad with Cucumber, Cilantro and Cumin
Photo by Sreal Boruchin Ever try sorghum? It’s a gluten-free, protein-rich whole grain with a mildly nutty flavor, that’s especially environmentally friendly. In this salad it is cooked, chilled and tossed with cucumber, cilantro (you could sub parsley and/or...
Chickpea and Farro Stew
Photo by Tom McCorkle and food styling by Gina Nistico for The Washington Post This one-pot Chickpea and Farro Stew meal gives you the belly-warming satisfaction of a real comfort food but with a rustic-chic elegance, thanks to the pairing of chickpeas with...
Chickpea and Farro Stew
Photo by Tom McCorkle and food styling by Gina Nistico for The Washington Post This one-pot Chickpea and Farro Stew meal gives you the belly-warming satisfaction of a real comfort food but with a rustic-chic elegance, thanks to the pairing of chickpeas with...
3- Ingredient Grilled Corn with Lime and Basil
Photo by Sreal Boruchin If you are looking to add a burst of flavor to your summer corn without putting much effort into it, I’ve got you covered. Here, simply grilled corn-on-the-cob is treated to a luscious olive-oil based dressing made with fresh...
3- Ingredient Grilled Corn with Lime and Basil
Photo by Sreal Boruchin If you are looking to add a burst of flavor to your summer corn without putting much effort into it, I’ve got you covered. Here, simply grilled corn-on-the-cob is treated to a luscious olive-oil based dressing made with fresh chopped...
Tender Green Salad with Strawberries, Cucumber and Basil
Photo by Sreal Boruchin This spring salad is as simple as it is delightful. The ingredient that drives it is the season’s very best strawberries — plump with juice, deeply ruby-colored and with a perfume that greets you from across the room. Thin slices...
Tender Green Salad with Strawberries, Cucumber and Basil
Photo by Sreal Boruchin This spring salad is as simple as it is delightful. The ingredient that drives it is the season’s very best strawberries — plump with juice, deeply ruby-colored and with a perfume that greets you from across the room....
Cod with Kale and Chorizo in Broth
Photo by Sreal Boruchin The combo of seafood and chorizo always lights me up. Just a little of the smoky, spicy sausage gives fish, clams, shrimp….whatever…. a huge WOW factor. In this dish, flaky cod and bits of chorizo are brought together...
Cod with Kale and Chorizo in Broth
Photo by Sreal Boruchin The combo of seafood and chorizo always lights me up. Just a little of the smoky, spicy sausage gives fish, clams, shrimp….whatever…. a huge WOW factor. In this dish, flaky cod and bits of chorizo are brought together...
Savory Carrot-Cashew Soup
Photo by Quentin Bacon Pureeing buttery cashews into a savory carrot-ginger soup takes it from delicious, but somewhat expected, to a richly satisfying main course that makes you say “wow!” The nuts add a lovely texture and body to the soup, not to mention protein and...
Sweet Potato Vegetable Bake
Ingredients: 1 large head of broccoli, with stem (about 1 ¾ pounds) 1 large or two medium zucchini, (about 1 pound total) 1 medium sweet potato (about 12 ounces), skin on ½ pound carrots 1 large onion 5 large eggs, beaten ¼ cup olive oil ¼ cup whole wheat pastry flour...
3-Ingredient Pickled Red Onions
Ingredients 1/3 cup red wine vinegar 2 teaspoons honey ¾ cup sliced red onion Directions Stir together vinegar and honey in a small bowl until combined well. Stir in red onions and let stand, stirring occasionally, at least 20 minutes at room temperature, or for up to...
3-Ingredient Pickled Red Onions
Ingredients 1/3 cup red wine vinegar 2 teaspoons honey ¾ cup sliced red onion Directions Stir together vinegar and honey in a small bowl until combined well. Stir in red onions and let stand, stirring occasionally, at least 20 minutes at room temperature, or for up to...
Spinach Salad with Roasted Squash, Roasted Grapes and Pumpkin Seeds
Photo by Sreal Borunchin This spinach salad with roasted squash is a true celebration of the tastes and colors of the season, with chunks of sweet, orange squash contrasting the juicy, sweet roasted grapes and nutty, toasted pumpkin seeds, all atop fresh leafy...
Spinach Salad with Roasted Squash, Roasted Grapes and Pumpkin Seeds
Photo by Sreal Borunchin This spinach salad with roasted squash is a true celebration of the tastes and colors of the season, with chunks of sweet, orange squash contrasting the juicy, sweet roasted grapes and nutty, toasted pumpkin seeds, all atop fresh leafy...
Green Salad with Chicken and Buttermilk Dressing
Photo by Goran Kosanovic For The Washington Post This green salad with chicken, maple-glazed walnuts, fresh chunks of apple and dried cherries in a buttermilk dressing boasts such a variety of tastes, colors and textures that eating it feels like a...
Green Salad with Chicken and Buttermilk Dressing
Photo by Goran Kosanovic For The Washington Post This green salad with chicken, maple-glazed walnuts, fresh chunks of apple and dried cherries in a buttermilk dressing boasts such a variety of tastes, colors and textures that eating it feels like a...
Cauliflower Tabbouleh
Photo by Quentin Bacon, Food styling by Suzanne Lenzer, and Prop styling by Maeve Sheridan When you grate raw cauliflower florets in a food processor or on a box grater, it takes on the texture of a grain, and it is fun to experiment with ways to use it like...
Cauliflower Tabbouleh
Photo by Quentin Bacon, Food styling by Suzanne Lenzer, and Prop styling by Maeve Sheridan When you grate raw cauliflower florets in a food processor or on a box grater, it takes on the texture of a grain, and it is fun to experiment with ways to use it like...
3-Ingredient Seasoned Breadcrumbs
Ingredients 3 slices whole grain sandwich bread 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil 1 clove garlic, finely minced ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon dried oregano, optional 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Directions Remove and discard the crusts from 3 pieces of whole grain...
3-Ingredient Seasoned Breadcrumbs
Ingredients 3 slices whole grain sandwich bread 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil 1 clove garlic, finely minced ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon dried oregano, optional 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Directions Remove and discard the crusts from 3 pieces of whole grain...
Salmon Wrapped in Greens with Walnut-Yogurt-Dill Sauce
This recipe is sponsored by Regal Springs. Ingredients Cooking spray ¼ cup walnuts pieces 2 large collard green, kale or Swiss chard leaves Four 6-ounce skinless, center-cut salmon fillets ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 3 tablespoons olive oil...
Salmon Wrapped in Greens with Walnut-Yogurt-Dill Sauce
This recipe is sponsored by Regal Springs. Ingredients Cooking spray ¼ cup walnuts pieces 2 large collard green, kale or Swiss chard leaves Four 6-ounce skinless, center-cut salmon fillets ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 3 tablespoons olive oil...
Tilapia Milanese
This recipe is sponsored by Regal Springs. Ingredients 1 ½ cup dried whole grain bread crumbs (see note) 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 clove garlic, finely mined ½ teaspoon salt, divided ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided 2 large eggs ¼...
Tilapia Milanese
This recipe is sponsored by Regal Springs. Ingredients 1 ½ cup dried whole grain bread crumbs (see note) 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 clove garlic, finely mined ½ teaspoon salt, divided ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided 2 large eggs ¼...
Easy Bouillabaisse
Photo Sreal Boruchin This array of seafood simmering in a pot of saffron scented broth is so special, it seems as if you have toiled in the kitchen all day making it, but it is super easy to prep, and the base can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 3 days, or...
Easy Bouillabaisse
Photo Sreal Boruchin This array of seafood simmering in a pot of saffron scented broth is so special, it seems as if you have toiled in the kitchen all day making it, but it is super easy to prep, and the base can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 3 days, or...
3-Ingredient Chocolate Grape Banana Skewers
Ingredients 2 firm ripe bananas 1 cup grapes (about 32), ideally a mix of green and red 8 10-inch wooden skewers 1 ½ ounces dark chocolate (60-70% cocoa solids), finely chopped Directions Line a baking sheet with wax paper. Cut the banana into ½-inch thick rounds....
3-Ingredient Chocolate Grape Banana Skewers
Ingredients 2 firm ripe bananas 1 cup grapes (about 32), ideally a mix of green and red 8 10-inch wooden skewers 1 ½ ounces dark chocolate (60-70% cocoa solids), finely chopped Directions Line a baking sheet with wax paper. Cut the banana into ½-inch thick rounds....
Spring Cottage Peas with Basil
Photo: Deb Lindsey for the Washington Post This cottage cheese bowl celebrates spring with a handful of tender peas, a crunch of radish and toasted pine nuts, and a bright punch of flavor from fresh basil, lemon zest and freshly ground black pepper. A...Advertisement
