Makes 6 servings
Creamy Whole Wheat Pasta Salad
Makes 4 to 6 servings We don’t like to dumb food down for kids, but we also know that sometimes kids are picky. So this plant-forward (vegan, in fact!) pasta salad is just a good starting point. The tangy chickpea dressing is creamy like mayo, but packed with protein. Add […]
Cured Sardines
Makes 1 1/2 lb If you love tinned fish, these easy-to-prepare homemade sardines will be your new go-to. Serve with lemon juice or with bread and a green salad. Ingredients Kosher salt, as needed 12 oz fresh sardine fillets, skin on 1 1/4 cups white vinegar Zest of 1 lemon […]
Election Day Fried Chicken
As far as we know, Election Day fried chicken is not a tradition, though maybe it should be? If, like the rest of the country, your nerves are a little shot after this election cycle (give it a rest, 2020!), Election Day Buttermilk Fried Chicken might be the thing for […]
Farro Caprese Salad
Makes 4 to 6 servings Farro is a nutty, chewy grain commonly used in Italian cuisine. Tossed with the classic components of a caprese salad, like creamy mozzarella cheese and sweet summer tomatoes, you will love it for school lunches, a take-along picnic dish, or a side for grilled chicken […]
Frozen Mint Limeade
Makes 8 Servings Ingredients 3/4 cup sugar 3/4 cup water 1 1/4 cups lime juice (from about 10 limes) 3 lb crushed ice 1 cup mint leaves Directions In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the sugar and water and simmer to dissolve the sugar, about 1 minute. Set aside […]
Herb-Marinated Yogurt Cheese (Labneh)
This delicious cheese can be used as a spread for crackers or bruschetta. Experiment with different herbs, spices, and aromatics for your marinade, once you get the hang of it. Use the leftover marinade for a dressing or to toss with vegetables before roasting. Ingredients 2 pounds plain yogurt (whole, […]
Herbed Refrigerator Pickles
Makes 2 quarts Easy recipe alert! Don’t be intimidated by the thought of making pickles, because these are seriously simple, and if you’re anything like us, you’ll make them over and over and over until the end of summer. You can reuse the pickling for your next few batches, but […]
Hibiscus-Ginger Soda
Makes 4 to 6 servings Hibiscus tea (which is the primary ingredient in this soda) is slightly bitter, a little tart, and not at all sweet, so we balance it with a touch of honey. You can also serve simple syrup on the side for guests to sweeten, as they […]
Honey Barbecue Sauce
Makes approximately 3 cups
Ingredient Spotlight: Yaupon Tea
In the deep summer, when the Texas sun beats relentlessly and sends temperatures over 100 degrees day after day, even the heartiest of native plants wilt. But there is one plant that seems to thrive in the toughest of conditions, growing lush and green under the harsh Texas sun. Yaupon […]
Insalata di Riso (Rice Salad)
Serves 8 to 10 Make this with whole grains such as brown rice, spelt, or barley if you prefer. Increase the cooking time for these grains and cook them long enough to be tender to the bite. Ingredients Kosher salt, as needed 1 lb (2 2/3 cups) Carnaroli or Arborio […]