Quick and Easy

This takes about one hour to complete, but really you’re doing little more than an occasional stir. Homemade carrot juice is exquisite, but buying a quart of fresh ready-made makes this dish supereasy.

This quick egg dish is especially good for brunch. Mint gives it an interesting and fresh flavor, but feel free to use basil instead.

This Japanese-style, quick meal is messy but delicious.

A well-seasoned chicken dish that can be prepared quickly.

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.)

Rich in vitamin C and iron, this is a terrific make-ahead snack or light lunch.

A tasty and price-conscious lunch. This is a homemade version of those expensive rice bowls sold in the frozen-food section.

In this updated salad, dried blueberries add nutrients and flavor, and using buttermilk in the dressing keeps fat and calories down.

You can assemble these in no time and take them along to munch on before class.