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…
Topic Vegetarian
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…
Easy Dill Pickles
Do you have the patience to wait for these to get good and sour? Let’s see! This is the time of year to get small pickling cucumbers from farm stands and farmers’ markets, but no worries if you can’t —…
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…
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…
Blue Cheese Dressing
Try this dressing on sturdy greens like romaine lettuce — or use half the amount of buttermilk and serve this thicker version as a dip with cut-up veggies. kitchen gear Small mixing bowl Measuring cup Fork Measuring spoons Ingredients …
Sliced Avocado with Vinaigrette
This is as simple as it gets, with the tangy dressing perfectly complementing the rich avocado. The only trick is to eat it right away; avocados get brown quickly once they’re cut open. kitchen gear Cutting board Sharp knife (adult…