Creamy Vinaigrette
The yogurt in this nearly instant salad dressing adds a tart flavor and rich creaminess too. kitchen gear Measuring cup Jar with lid or small bowl Measuring spoon Fork or whisk Ingredients 1⁄2 cup olive oil 1⁄4 cup vinegar…
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Tahini Dressing
Tahini is an interesting ingredient. Even if you like sesame seeds, you may not like the taste of tahini all by itself; some people find its taste bitter while others find it nutty. But don’t let that stop you from…
Herby Vinaigrette
Make a jar of this bright-tasting, green-flecked salad dressing — and then use it to make something else! We use the vinaigrette in a number of recipes in this issue — the Build-Your-Own Grain Salad, Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes, and Three…
Fruit Vinegar
One thing we love about this recipe is that white vinegar is pretty inexpensive to buy, so you can make lots of fruit vinegar for giving. (A gallon of white vinegar costs about $6.) And you can give ideas for…
(Almost) Any-Herb Pesto
Classic Italian pesto is made from basil, pine nuts, and Parmesan, but we love to mix it up by substituting different herbs, nuts, and cheeses. We’ve made suggestions for some of our favorite pestos, but try making up your own…
Green and White Bean Salad with (or without) Tuna
You can make this colorful two-bean salad without the tuna, if you prefer, or, for those more daring, add canned salmon or sardines. kitchen gear Cutting board Sharp knife (adult needed) Measuring cup Can opener Medium-sized bowl Large spoon Ingredients…
Mushroom Barley Soup
Our advice: do not make this hearty soup when you’re hungry. It takes a long time to cook and tastes even better the second day! It is, however, worth the wait, since it’s about as delicious and warming as a…
Cold Cucumber and Avocado Soup
Gazpacho is the famous cold soup from Spain that’s usually made with tomatoes. But you can make all kinds of cold soups! This one is creamy-dreamy from the avocado and yogurt, with just a little kick from the scallions and (if…
Build-Your-Own Grain Salad
This is the kind of use-what-you’ve-got approach to cooking that we love best. Start with some cooked grain or pasta — and then build a main-dish salad from whatever ingredients you have on hand. You’ve got grapes but no dried fruit?…
Green Salad with Tahini Dressing
Here is a recipe for a basic green salad with tahini dressing. But you can add almost anything to fancy it up: we like chopped apples, sliced radishes, slivered kale, and chickpeas! What salad ingredients do you like? Try adding…