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Jambalaya Stew

Traditional jambalaya is full of meat and seafood, but not in this recipe! I've kept in the onion, bell pepper, celery, beans and rice. This one-pot dish originated in Louisiana out of Spanish, ...

This is a very easy-to-make, broth-based soup with traditional Asian flavors (garlic, ginger, lime, coriander). Noodles give this lighter soup more heartiness. For variations with vegetables, herbs ...

Cauliflower Soup

This soup is perfect for fall, with a creamy broth and lots of chunky vegetables. Make it a little rich with the addition of a few cashews, or leave them out for a still creamy but lower-fat soup. ...

Baba Ghanoush

Baba ghanoush is a Middle Eastern dish made of cooked, mashed eggplant, tahini (sesame seed paste), and seasonings. Traditional recipes call for olive oil and salt, but I do not use these ingredients, ...

Summer Slaw

This colorful raw salad calls for golden beet, zucchini, carrot, radish, cucumber and jicama, and has a light, tangy dressing. Shredding the vegetables in the food processor makes preparing this salad ...

Scalloped Potatoes

These scalloped potatoes sidestep traditional unhealthful ingredients like cream, butter, and cheese—and even added salt, and they still taste amazing. Garlic, paprika, black pepper, sweet onion, and ...

Shepherd’s Pie

This healthful and flavorful Shepherd's Pie defies tradition by forgoing the usual ground or minced meat, and uses portabella mushrooms instead. This version also leaves out the butter and milk, but ...

Baked Falafel with Tzatziki Sauce

Traditionally, falafel is shaped into balls and fried in oil, but for this recipe it is pressed into patties and baked. Falafel is a Middle Eastern dish whose signature ingredient is ground garbanzo ...

Mushroom Risotto

This classic Italian rice dish is creamy and hearty, getting its big flavor from a variety of mushrooms, as well as garlic, balsamic vinegar, and tarragon. Print Mushroom Risotto Prep ...

Black Bean & Yam Salad

Black beans, yams, and quinoa come together beautifully in this filling and colorful salad. Onion, bell pepper, garlic, lime juice, cilantro, and Mexican seasoning team up to provide the lively ...