Makes 2 servings This is a super simple, super delicious, superfood smoothie! Customize your smoothie however you like, adding different fruits and veggies, or other ingredients like seeds, nuts, or yogurt.
PICKLED CARROTS
Makes about 1 cup
Plant-Forward Cooking
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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.
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 Carrots & Parsnips With Herbs
Makes 6 servings
Salmon and Wild Rice-Stuffed Cabbage
Makes 4 servings These cabbage rolls will be enjoyed by seafood lovers and non-seafood lovers alike. Keep some cooked wild rice in the freezer in small portions so it is available to add into dishes such as this one. You can also use rinsed, canned salmon in place of the […]
Seared Tuna with Salsa Verde
Makes 6 servings
Shallow Poaching for Light and Tender Meat, Fish, and Veggies
Shallow-poached foods are cooked with a combination of steam and simmering liquid. The food is partially submerged in liquid, which often contains an acid, such as wine or lemon juice, and the pan is covered to capture the steam released by the liquid during cooking. The aim of shallow poaching […]
Steamed White Fish with Julienned Carrots and Lemon-Scallion Sauce
Makes 4 servings In Northern California, spring brings a brief and coveted local halibut catch of fish so moist and sweet that the mild effect of steam is all a piece of this beautiful fish needs. Wherever you are, try to find halibut or another rich white fish that has […]
Stuffed Peppers Without a Recipe
There are tons of stuffed pepper recipes in the world, but you don’t need a recipe to make a hearty make-ahead dinner with all the ingredients your family likes best. There are four primary components of a basic stuffed pepper: the pepper, the substance, the flavor, and the sauce. The […]
Super-Smoothies for an Active Summer
Whether you are desperate for the energy to finish off those last few weeks of school, zapped from a day at the pool, or pushing through long hours at your summer job, you need a boost! When it’s hot and you’re tired, there’s really no better way to start the […]