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Ingredient tip: Look for powder-fine, vivid green matcha in specialty markets and tea shops.

This simple country-style dish is a national favorite and considered a satisfying snack.

I serve this for breakfast, lunch, and sometimes even dinner—and if we don’t finish it, a slice makes great snacking the next day!

Eating fingerlings with their skins intact gives you a great, earthy flavor. Add porcini mushrooms, and that sense is enhanced. Serve this deep, wonderful fall or winter dish as is, with a small salad, or add a little prosciutto for a full supper. It also makes a great side for grilled meats and fish. Shopping tip: When selecting potatoes, make sure they are firm to the touch.

 Dried figs and prunes add vitamins, fiber, and zing to this Moroccan stew. Serving tip: Serve with whole-wheat couscous or polenta and lightly braised greens.

Prep tips: For variety, add oysters or chicken sausage, or stir in chopped greens when you add the shrimp. If your slow cooker is an older model, use a slightly higher temp to be sure the rice cooks completely. Serving tip: Pair with garlic bread to sop up the hearty sauce.

Surprisingly, a slow cooker works well for some quick dinners, too; its even temperature is ideal for simmering fish. Serving tip: Accompany with brown basmati rice and a salad of chopped kale tossed with feta, walnuts, olive oil, and lemon juice.

For the best flavor, prepare this recipe about an hour before guests arrive.

These eggplant slices will melt in your mouth. Try topping them with just a spoonful of tomato or pesto sauce and a few gratings of fresh parmesan cheese.