Makes 1 large pizza, serves 4 to 6 Pizza Dough
Pizza Margherita
Makes three 12-inch pizzas If you don’t have yeast on hand (or the motivation to make the dough!), we bet your local pizza restaurant would be happy to sell you some to-go dough. Set out toppings for a fun make-your-own pizza activity to help beat cabin fever. Ingredients Dough 3 […]
Plant-Forward Cooking
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Plant-Forward Main Courses for Holiday Entertaining
Thanksgiving is just the start of a very food-focused holiday season. And with the star of the show generally being a turkey, followed by seasonal roasts in every shape and size, if you are not a meat eater, you may feel like these dinners just aren’t for you. But we […]
Plant-Forward Ranch Dip
Makes about 1 1/2 cups Thanks to protein-rich beans and yogurt, this dip doubles as a perfect school lunch for the picky kid in your life. Pair it with carrot sticks, cucumber, bell peppers, and some multigrain crackers for an energy-packed meal. Ingredients 1 (15 oz) can white beans, drained […]
Potato Purée
Makes 6 servings Variations: Fried Garlic and Asiago Cheese Mashed Potatoes: While the potatoes are boiling, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add 6 tablespoons roughly chopped garlic and fry until light golden brown, about 5 minutes. Add the cream and milk and allow the flavors to blend together. Add […]
Pumpkin, Zucchini, and Chickpea Tagine
Makes 6 servings Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons minced ginger 1 cup diced onion 1 1/2 cups diced leeks (white and light green parts only) 5 garlic cloves, minced 1 1/2 tablespoons curry powder 2 1/2 cups peeled diced pumpkin or butternut squash 1 zucchini, diced 3 1/2 […]
Ravioli Filled with Beets, Butter, and Poppy Seeds
Makes 6 servings The bright red beet shines through the pasta dough, making these beautiful ravioli the perfect dish for entertaining. They make for a great pasta course or vegetarian main, but you can add bacon or prosciutto to the stuffing for a more complex flavor. Ingredients Beet filling 1/4 […]
Roast Your Cabbage and Give it the Attention it Deserves
Stop and think about your top ten favorite vegetables. Does cabbage make the list? Probably not, and that is tragic, because cabbage is an all-star for so many reasons. Cabbage, specifically all-purpose green cabbage (though we love them all!), is a workhorse. It is inexpensive, abundant, and hearty. It lasts […]
Roasted and Smoked Carrots and Parsnips with Balsamic Vinegar of Modena PGI, Toasted Seeds, and Dry Jack
Makes 4 servings *The Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) is the name of an area, a specific place, or, in exceptional cases, the name of a country, used as a description of an agricultural product, which comes from such an area, place, or country, which has a specific quality, goodwill, or […]
Roasted Cabbage with Asiago and Garlic Breadcrumbs
Makes 4 to 6 servings This is a simple side dish that is perfect alongside roasted chicken, butternut squash, or even over toast. Serve it with fried eggs for a light dinner or even next-day lunch. Ingredients 1 large head cabbage, cored and sliced 1/2-in 6 tablespoons butter, melted, divided […]
Roasted Curried Cauliflower
Makes 8 servings Ingredients 1 head cauliflower (about 3 lb), cored and cut into florets 1/4 cup olive oil 2 tablespoons curry powder 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt Directions Preheat the oven to 350°F. In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, curry powder, and salt until a smooth paste is […]