Dinner

A hearty pasta dinner need not require multiple pots. For less effort and post-meal cleanup,…

Who doesn’t love Mexican food—especially tacos? They’re fun and colorful—and kids can choose from an…

Barbecued pizzas have a smoky, hearty authenticity. The lightly charred crust is a perfect base…

Thanksgiving is one of our very favorite holidays because it’s all about family, friends, giving,…

Made from black beans, black bean pasta is a nutritional powerhouse. One serving typically contains 15 to 22 grams protein and 6 to 8 grams fiber, not to mention a healthful dose of calcium, vitamins and minerals–and it’s gluten-free. Pairing the pasta with tomatillos gives it a zesty, almost lemony taste and adding avocados makes it creamy good. It’s the perfect match.

Don’t shy away from sardines! They’re a flavorful, heart-healthy addition to many recipes. Try them in this simple pasta dish from The Complete Mediterranean Diet.

This recipe for ribs, from the cookbook Feed Zone Table, is a quintessential family-style meal. Sit back and watch everyone throwing elbows and reaching in for more. A homemade sauce makes the experience (and the ribs) even better! Hoisin sauce is the Asian spin on spicy-sweet barbecue sauce. Black bean paste is a common ingredient, but it can be very salty and difficult to find. We opted to use red miso instead, which you can then use to make our other Asian-inspired recipes.

The delicate, sweet flavor of the ruby grapefruit is hit with a dazzle of heat from Szechuan peppercorns, which are a delightful peppery spice used in Chinese cooking. You will find them in the spice rack at your local market; use them whole or grind them up.

Eric Skokan, farmer and owner of Black Cat Bistro in Boulder, Colorado, enjoys serving this elegant, yet exotic entrée in the winter. The eggplant purée is a variation on the idea of baba ganouj, smoky and delicious. Each fall he grills and smokes mountains of eggplant to make this purée. It freezes well and is very versatile; serve it also with grilled or roasted lamb or pork or with summer vegetables.