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Grain Salad With Carrot, Herbs and Sesame Seeds

Photo by Ann Maloney for The Washington Post   Here, a handful of sunny, fresh ingredients — flecks of sweet carrot, earthy parsley and refreshing mint — brighten up tender whole grain, while toasted sesame seeds amplify its nutty taste. The result is a springy grain salad with carrot, herbs, and sesame seeds, that’s asRead More

Quinoa and Roasted Vegetable Bake with Gruyere

Photo by Tom McCorkle for The Washington Post   This roasted vegetable bake is a French-style gratin in essence, but with an unconventional, more healthful twist centered on nutrient-rich quinoa and featuring a mix of roasted vegetables. While its alluring, golden-brown gruyere topping calls like a siren, overall, it has a modest amount of cheese,Read More

Fresh Pineapple With Warm Spice-Infused Honey

Photo by Tom McCorkle and food styling by Lisa Cherkasky; for The Washington Post   Turn thinly sliced fresh pineapple into an elegant, healthy dessert with a drizzle of warm honey infused with Caribbean flavors — lime, thyme and allspice — along with just enough chile for a seductive tingle. A finishing sprinkle of saltRead More

Warm Chipotle Black Bean Dip

Photo by Goran Kosanovic for The Washington Post   The flavor and comfort-food appeal of this black bean dip is ratcheted up by smoky spicy chipotle and the way it is served warm. Served with cool, crunchy celery sticks, sliced jicama and daikon radishes and/or tortilla chips, it’s like a magnet as an appetizer atRead More

Teriyaki Chicken Thighs

Photo by Christopher Hirscheimer    Since it’s back-into-routine time, here’s a recipe for Teriyaki Chicken Thighs that you will want up your sleeve for any busy weeknight. They need an hour to marinate, but you can make the marinade ahead and get them in it as soon as you get home. They come out ofRead More