Spicy Toasted Almonds
Makes 3 cups / Easy and addictive, these crunchy treats keep for about two weeks in a tightly covered container. They also make an excellent host gift....
Roasted Eggplant and Garlic Spread
Makes 3 cups / This can be made up to one day in advance. Serving tip: Scoop into endive leaves, or serve with whole-grain crackers...
Lentil, Mushroom, and Spinach Stew
Serves 6 / Grayish-green French lentils stay firm when cooked; red lentils cook quickly but can lose their texture; and brown soften but retain texture when cooked...
Cashew-Coconut Korma
Serves 4 / Milder and sweeter than most Indian curries or kormas, this stewlike dish is a hit for those new to exotic flavors...
Spinach Palak
Serves 4 / Without the typical cream and cheese, this palak version is much lower in fat and calories...
Coconut-Cardamom Kheer
Serves 4-6 / The exotic flavors of cardamom and coconut make this sweet rice pudding a comforting treat to end any meal...
Broiled Grapefruit with Coriander
A classic breakfast preparation, updated with spices and nuts. Add a little crème fraîche et voila! You have a great dessert, too!...
Grapefruit, Avocado, and Arugula Salad
resh, light, and with a wonderful juxtaposition of flavors. Ingredient tip: It really makes a difference in taste if the grapefruit is organic....
Pomegranate and Maple-Glazed Beets
Serves 8 / Prep tip: For best flavor, prepare the dish a few hours ahead, or up to one day in advance. Gently reheat in a saucepan...
Stuffed Acorn Squash with Black Rice, Roasted Carrots, and Dried Cherries
Serves 8 / These can be made one day ahead; cover (so the rice doesn't dry out) and reheat in a 350° oven. If you'd like additional protein, add 8 ounces extra-firm tofu, drained, dried, and cubed, on top of the carrot mixture before roasting...
Miso-Glazed Green Beans and Mushrooms
Serves 8 / Ingredient tip: For best flavor and color, use shiitake or oyster mushrooms. White mushrooms may be substituted, but they'll add a gray hue...
Apple-Parsnip Bisque
Serves 8-10 / Roasting vegetables concentrates their flavors, imparting richness without the addition of cream...
Indian-Spiced Sweet-Potato Soup
Serves 4 / Bright and spicy, this dairy-free soup makes a fast, complete meal...
Golden Braised Pearl Onions
This rich and lovely dish makes an excellent accompaniment to roast chicken or turkey....
Rosemary Roasted Pearls
Serves 4 / A treat for onion lovers. Ingredient tip: You can also add roasted root vegetables to the mix, such as small cubed parsnips, sweet potatoes, and fennel; simply increase the amount of rosemary, salt, and oil to coat....
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