Serve this fragrant and colorful Indian stew over rice. Curry powder is actually a Western invention, but it’s a mix of traditional Indian spices that might include coriander, turmeric, chiles, cumin, fennel, black pepper, garlic, ginger, fenugreek, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves,…
You’ll likely be surprised at the huge amount of mushrooms in this recipe, but since mushrooms are mostly water, they shrink a huge amount after they’ve been roasted. These make a tasty side dish, and they’re also great as a…
Here’s a Tex-Mex classic: a hearty stew from the American Southwest that uses a delicious mix of Mexican spices. This recipe makes lots and lots so be sure to invite some friends to dinner. kitchen gear Cutting board Sharp knife…
Vinegar balances out the beets’ sweetness just right. Feel free to use your own vinaigrette instead of the oil and vinegar we suggest here! Likewise, if you’re making fruit vinegar, this would be a perfect dish to use it in.…
We call this column 2 Fish, 3 Fish because nutritionists recommend that you eat eat 2-3 servings of fish or seafood a week (it’s good for your brain!). This recipe is a traditional Italian Christmas-Eve dish — some Italian Americans call…
Quesadillas are like flat, crispy-edged grilled cheese sandwiches and make a great lunch or dinner, especially if you serve them with our summery toppings! You can use any canned beans or fresh vegetables you like in the filling. kitchen gear…
This is a traditional French complete-meal salad, but it’s not crazy-fancy! Canned tuna, beans, vegetables, and eggs are basic ingredients that you might have on hand already. We’re showing you the tradtional method of “composing” the salad on a platter…
Spread this herby, lemony dip on a sandwich, dollop it onto a salad, or scoop it up with raw vegetables or whole-grain crackers or pita. And just so you know? It’s pronounced bah-bah gah-NOOSH. kitchen gear Cutting board Sharp knife…
You might be used to eating bright-green beans — but we’re looking for brown spots here! They give the beans loads of flavor. kitchen gear Clean kitchen scissors or knife Measuring spoons Large skillet (not non-stick) Tongs Ingredients 1⁄2…
Tofu is a great first ingredient to practice cooking on: since it’s safe to eat raw, you don’t have to worry too much about how long you cook it, and since it’s so plain, it really soaks up whatever flavors you use. This…