Vegan

Stir-fried udon is one of the most enjoyed dishes in Japanese cuisine. My version is vegetarian, but you can always substitute your choice of meat for the tofu.

A quick, easy side dish that makes a wonderful accompaniment to fish or chicken. Oven-roasted…

A kapha-balancing dish. You can also prepare it with bulgar and substitute dried cherries for the cranberries for a dish that keeps vata and pitta happy.

Paellas were first cooked many centuries ago in the farmlands of Spain, over an open fire. They are still prepared this way, but also cook well on a charcoal or gas grill.

This classic Italian pasta and bean dish is irresistibly good and cheap! Kids especially love it.

This nutritious combination will satisfy without weighing you down. Rosemary, a Mediterranean native whose Latin name means "dew of the sea," is perfect to unite the flavors of this robust salad.

A perfect warm-weather dish. Keep cool by cooking the noodles in tea the night before serving. The next day, assemble the short list of ingredients, and dinner is on the table. Prep Time: About 15 minutes, plus overnight marinating Cooking Time: 5 minutes

This classic Puerto Rican dessert has endured the test of time; it’s lightened here by using less sugar. The name comes from its wiggly texture.

With no weighty pasta, this vegetable-studded soup makes a lovely first course—or an excellent weeknight dinner.