Herbed Lentil Skillet with Spinach, Tomatoes, and Ricotta

Photo by Randi Baird, food styling by Suzanne Lenzer and prop styling by Maeve Sheridan   You can have this Herbed Lentil Skillet on the table in less time than it takes me to run a mile. Ok, I admit I am the slowest runner I know (I am more of a jogger, really) –butRead More

Pear Spice Muffins

Photo credit by Goran Kosanovic for The Washington Post   These better-for-you Pear Spice Muffins turn out moist and tender, lightly sweet, fragrant with fall spices, and studded with bits of soft pear and crunchy nuts. They can be made either with date sugar, a healthful sweetener made of ground dried dates, or regular darkRead More

Corn and Quinoa Bowls With Herb Sauce

Photo by Stacy Zarin Goldberg for The Washington Post   Quinoa and corn, both staples of Peruvian cuisine, come together here as the base of these Latin American-leaning grain bowls. These quinoa bowls are topped with grilled chicken, crisp colorful vegetables and buttery avocado, drizzled with a fresh herb sauce.   Corn and Quinoa BowlsRead More

Chicken Satay Sandwich

Photo Credit: Tom McCorkle & Food Styling by Marie Ostrosky Ingredients FOR THE SAUCE 2 tablespoons creamy, natural peanut butter 1 tablespoon water 2 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice 2 teaspoons honey 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger 1/2 teaspoon Thai red curry paste 1/2 teaspoon Sriracha FOR THE CHICKEN 4 piecesRead More

Roasted Fall Fruit With Balsamic-Ginger Glaze

Photo by Tom McCorkle and food styling by Lisa Cherkasky; for The Washington Post   In this luscious autumnal dish, a medley of fall fruit is tossed with a mixture of balsamic vinegar, honey and ginger, then roasted until the fruit, softened and warmed, is coated in a glorious sweet-tangy glaze. Enjoy it as aRead More