Lentils are among the most humble and nutritious pantry items you could find. These protein-packed legumes pair wonderfully with roasted butternut squash and peppery arugula to deliver a plant-powered salad boasting over 50% of your daily fiber and one-third of your daily potassium goal. Butternut squash is an excellent source of eye-healthy vitamin A, and […]
This French onion soup is chock-full of fiber-rich barley for a tasty variation on the classic. You can omit the sherry or replace it with white wine if you wish. Ingredients 1 cup boiling water 1/2 ounce dried shiitake mushrooms 1 tablespoon dark sesame oil, divided 2 medium onions, each cut into 8 wedges (about […]
Butternut Squash Ravioli with Spinach Pesto uses supermarket wonton wrappers to create a shortcut weeknight ravioli treat. Ingredients 1 butternut squash, halved lengthwise and seeded (about 1 1/2 pounds) Cooking spray 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 2.5 ounces Parmesan cheese, grated and divided 3/8 teaspoon salt, divided 1/2 teaspoon freshly […]
Delicata squash is a great choice for dessert recipes. Roasting it intensifies the sweet flavor. Ingredients Rolls: 1 cup warm water (100° to 110°) 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 1 package dry yeast (about 2 1/4 teaspoons) 11.9 ounces bread flour (about 2 1/2 cups) 6.47 ounces all-purpose flour, divided (about 1 1/4 cups plus 3 […]
Bake the squash in advance to shorten prep time; squeeze the noodles dry, and store in a zip-top plastic bag in the refrigerator until ready to use. Ingredients 2 small spaghetti squash (about 1 1/2 pounds each) 2 teaspoons olive oil 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 1 (8-ounce) package fresh baby spinach 1/2 cup part-skim […]
Thanks to its firm consistency, precooked polenta (usually sold in tube form) can be seared, toasted, or even layered and baked like a lasagna. We keep the slices on the thick side so they have a creamy texture when heated through. A little ground turkey goes a long way in this dish; stir the rest […]
Ingredients 2 pounds fully cooked lobster meat (from about 10 lb. of live lobsters) 2 cups finely diced English cucumber 3/4 cup mayonnaise 2 teaspoons minced fresh tarragon 6 small scallions, very thinly sliced 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened 12 Martin’s Long Potato Rolls (aka […]
This smart sheet pan twist on the classic huevos rancheros is the perfect meal for a crowd and is easily customizable to suit your preferences/use whatever ingredients you have on hand. Ingredients 10 corn tortillas 2 tsp. olive oil 1 1/2 tsp. kosher salt, divided 1 1/2 tsp. chili powder, divided 2 (15-oz.) cans black […]
This decadently moist chocolate cake is similar to red velvet, but skips using an entire bottle of red food dye. Crumbling the cake trimmings for garnish is an easy and elegant way to decorate. Spread the crumbs out on a baking sheet and let them dry out for a while to make them easier to […]
Fresh ginger and black pepper bring a kick to this classic cookie. Prep tip: Swirl a liquid measuring cup with a thin coat of vegetable oil before measuring molasses for the most accurate (and least sticky) result. Ingredients 2/3 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar 1/2 cup shortening 1 large egg 1/4 cup unsulphured molasses […]