Curried Spinach Salad
Open your mind to this salad — even if the ingredients sound strange! The curry flavor of the dressing goes really well with the sweet fruit, and the sesame seeds make it just a little crunchy. Spinach is one of…
Meal Type Lunch
Tuna Pan Bagnat
kitchen gear Cutting board Sharp knife (adult needed) Can opener Colander Measuring spoons Measuring cup Medium-sized bowl Fork or whisk Ingredients 2 cans tuna 3 anchovies, finely chopped 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons plain yogurt 1⁄4 cup…
Tomato Toast Salad
People often use the word “soggy” to describe something that’s wet in a bad way, but here the bread absorbs the juice from the tomatoes and gets deliciously, wonderfully soggy! This is a classic Italian dish (often called panzanella) that’s…
How to Cook Whole Grains
Whole grains, such as brown rice and barley, are fantastic: they’re delicious and nutty-tasting, super-versatile, and better for you than white rice, since they’re full of vitamins, minerals, and fiber. We boil them in lots of water and then drain…
Basic Tofu
Here’s an easy recipe for tofu that’s good hot or cold. Tofu is made from soybeans and packed with protein, which makes it a great addition to a grain bowl or salad. Plus, this version will add a lot of…
Garlicky Dressing
A good, flavorful vinaigrette like this really ties together the ingredients in a grain bowl. And, of course, it’s delicious on a salad! This recipe makes a lot of dressing, which is great because then you’ll have some on hand…
French Carrot Salad
Shredded vegetable salads are standard fare in most restaurants and homes in France. And this bright, crunchy carrot salad will make even a carrot hater a fan! Eat it as a side salad or as a topping on a sandwich.…
Cold Soba-Noodle Salad
This is the kind of salad we like most. You start with a base of grain or noodle and add some dressing — and the rest is up to you. This salad is delicious without the optional ingredients but even better…
Sockeye Salmon Salad
Barton Seaver wants you to eat your recommended 2-3 servings of seafood a week! And that’s not fishy advice, since Barton’s a sustainable-seafood expert and director of the Healthy and Sustainable Food Program at the Harvard Center for Health and…
Corn on the Cob
When corn is in season, there’s nothing like it: it’s so sweet and juicy that the kernels actually burst when you bite into them! Buy it super-fresh —from a farm stand, if possible — and, for the best taste, eat…