Spaghetti squash is a favorite ingredient for those seeking a lower-carb, gluten-free alternative to pasta. If you’ve cooked it before, you’ve likely cut it in half lengthwise to form two “boats.” And while that method works just fine, it disregards the way the strands grow inside the squash—in circles around the width of the squash. […]
Traditional ribollita is a Tuscan specialty made of leftover minestrone warmed up with chunks of bread tossed into it. In this version, wheat berries stand in for bread, bulking up the soup with nutty flavor and pleasant texture. The Parmesan cheese rind that simmers in the broth enriches the whole pot with umami depth. It’s […]
The traditional version of this Italian-American classic is known to tip the scales: heavily breaded and fried eggplant slices that are then buried in cheese and baked. Our makeover skips the fry and bakes the panko-crusted eggplant until it has a crisp exterior and wonderfully meaty interior. A combination of part-skim ricotta, sliced mozzarella, fontina, […]
An omelet makes for a quick and easy dinner, but it doesn’t have to be boring. Gooey mozzarella, vibrant sage, and a generous hit of red pepper make this a standout dish. Ingredients 1/4 cup water 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper 1/4 teaspoon salt 4 large eggs 1 large egg […]
Ingredients 4 cups fresh spinach 1/4 cup toasted walnuts 1 ounce grated Parmesan cheese 1 small garlic clove, chopped 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons warm water How to Make It Place spinach, walnuts, Parmesan cheese, garlic, lemon juice, and crushed red pepper in a […]
Ingredients 1 cup packed fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves 1 cup packed fresh cilantro leaves 2 tablespoons hemp seeds 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 1 garlic clove 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 2 (14-oz.) pkg. extra-firm block-style tofu, drained 2 […]
Ingredients 1 (28-oz.) can whole peeled plum tomatoes, drained and divided 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 1/2 cups finely chopped yellow onion 2 tablespoons minced garlic 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper 1 cup chopped carrot 1 cup chopped celery 2 cups chopped cremini mushrooms 6 cups water 3/4 cup uncooked wheat berries 1 3/4 […]
Ingredients 1/2 cup water 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 2 cups unsalted chicken stock (such as Swanson) 1/2 cup white wine 1/4 cup chopped fresh oregano 1/4 cup drained capers 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper 8 garlic cloves, chopped 1 (28-oz.) container diced tomatoes (such as Pomì) 1 (8-oz.) pkg. cremini mushrooms, […]
Ingredients 4 anchovy fillets 2 garlic cloves 2 tablespoons drained capers 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Grated rind and juice of 2 lemons 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil How to Make It Chop first 3 ingredients in […]
Ingredients 1 tablespoon dark sesame oil 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper 2 garlic cloves, halved 1 (1-inch) piece fresh ginger, sliced 1 (2-inch) piece lemongrass, halved 4 cups unsalted vegetable stock 2 1/2 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar 2 1/2 teaspoons lower-sodium soy sauce, divided 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 4 (5-ounce) […]