This cashew cheese has multiple uses. You can store it in the freezer to have on hand for convenience, and yet, it just takes five minutes to make. It resembles batter and, when cooked, thickens to a...
For people in love with ranch dressing, this easy recipe is rich and creamy even though it is oil free. Use it as you would normally use ranch—and maybe try something new, like using it in place of...
Store-bought hummus has become so popular (and such a big business) that it can be found almost anywhere. But it is a simple preparation and there’s no reason not to make it at home—not to mention the...
There are certain food combinations that become the basis for an entire cuisine. The Cajun cooking of New Orleans depends on the trinity of celery, bell pepper and onion; the French live on a base of...
This is as simple as it gets: a rustic, fast chop of vegetables and the barest kiss of extra flavor make for a supreme salsa.
A twist on an old favorite, using pineapple instead of tomato in a salsa. In fact, “salsa” is just another word for sauce, and traditional Latin salsa condiments can use all manner of ingredients...
This tasty, versatile dish can stand on its own as a salad, be a hearty salsa for baked chips, or serve as a great topping for baked potatoes.
Fast, controlled cooking is the key for great green beans, full of phytonutrients and antioxidants.
Everyone has had a child turn up their nose at carrots—and truthfully, some adults as well. This may be the answer: sweet, slow roasted until the sugars rise and caramelize for a lovely brown sear and...
Pronounced “ragu”, the ragout is a venerable way to prepare a mix of ingredients to enhance their flavors, and this dish epitomizes that tradition. As each vegetable is prepared in its own way, the...
