Recipes

Hoisin or teriyaki sauce can replace the black bean sauce; the dish will be much sweeter, but still very tasty.

Although many of the 3,000 natural and synthetic food additives approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Hominy Nachos Serves 6 / A laid-back presentation and vibrant flavors make this vegetable side dish a perfect

30-minute Meals Quick and healthy dinners using ready-made ingredients By Andrew Schloss Photos by Quentin Bacon

Salad spikers. Think of lettuce as the backdrop. Sprinkle on some canned chickpeas; white, black, or kidney beans;

Balsamic vinegar Basil pesto Bottled lemon or lime juice Canned beans Canned tomatoes (diced or whole) Chicken or

Chewy Cocoa Oatmeal Crispies Makes about 36 / Its no sin to indulge in a little cocoa now and then. Cocoa is actually a

For Valentine’s Day, use a 2-inch, heart-shaped cookie cutter when cutting out these scones.

Enjoy with a simple green tea, or herbal honeybush, peach, or apricot tea.