Dairy-Free

Delicate halibut, spicy ginger, a crunchy flaxseed-sesame topping, and a cool pineapple relish create a dish that’s beautiful, delicious, and full of anti-inflammatory nutrients.

This traditional New Mexican dish features dried posole (hominy), corn kernels with the hull and germ removed.

You can assemble this dairy-free, kid-friendly pudding in minutes, especially if you’ve stocked up on frozen, organic winter squash. (Canned pumpkin will work in a pinch.)

Assemble this a day early to let flavors marry. Make and serve in a clear plastic or glass container with a tight lid, so you can turn the dish over to distribute the dressing and so diners can see the colorful layers.

Spiff up salmon with a zingy fruit relish for a dish loaded with skin-friendly vitamins A, C, and E, and omega-3 fatty acids.

Asian is easy in this healthier version of the Chinese favorite.

In Morocco, mint and couscous are bon amis. And in my house, mint and cherries, especially tart cherries (also called pie cherries), are a favorite combination.

Vanilla is the fruit of a jungle orchid, and that’s the exotic flower you taste in this spicy, fruity chicken glaze, enlivened with tropical fruit.

Premade red tomato salsa is the base for this simple broth, with green tomatillo salsa added for tartness and color.