
Beef coated in sesame, garlic and crushed red pepper has a rich flavor and nutty, spicy finish. Served atop spinach tossed in a simple citrus-miso dressing, this meal can be prepared in a snap. Pair with a side of steamed brown or white rice.
This recipe comes to us courtesy of the Renegade Lunch Lady Chef Ann Cooper and her book Lunch Lessons: Changing the Way We Feed our Children.
Making this tea from scratch is easier than you might think. Simply steep black tea with cinnamon, cardamom, clove and ginger. You'll appreciate how the spicy fragrances fill your kitchen. Dairy, soy or almond milk can be used in this recipe. Enjoy hot or iced.
Slightly sweeter than the canned variety you might be used to, green garbanzo beans have a fresh flavor similar to peas. Serve this extra-green guac with raw veggies and baked tortilla chips or baked whole grain pita chips.
Top the finished biryani with a fragrant mix of sliced jalapenos, tomato wedges, and chopped cilantro, if you like. This recipe was inspired by Whole Planet Foundation microcredit clients and their projects.
A hearty meal on its own, or a terrific opener to a vegan main course like our Celebration Lentil Loaf.
A rich mixture that's not too sweet but just enough to be enjoyed as a warm after-dinner treat.
A basic bar recipe that yields ten naturally sweet, filling snacks for a pittance! Made primarily from dates they're dairy-free and low in fat and sodium, with no added sugar.
Subtly sweet, toasted macadamia nuts take kale to new culinary heights in this easy side.
Buttery, warm plantains delicately spiced with cinnamon, brown sugar and nutmeg nestle under the frozen yogurt of your choice. Lightly toasted almonds, whipped cream and a dusting of cocoa powder finish off this tropical split.
The trick here is to make the backbone of the gravy ahead of time, while you're waiting for the turkey to cook or even the day before, and then add the flavorful drippings later. No more whisking the lumps out of the gravy while everyone else is sitting at the...
Use leftover compound butter tossed in pasta, spread on freshly baked biscuits or melted into a fresh vegetable sauté.
Fun to make, a delight to the eyes and absolutely yummy, this jelly roll-style cake is a holiday favorite.
To makeover for this traditional holiday favorite, we replaced the powdered orange drink mix and sweetened powdered tea with orange juice and black tea. Whole spices and some sugar add just the right warmth and sweetness.
Walnut oil gives a touch of elegance to this easy-to-prepare side dish that goes well with Spaghetti Aglio e Olio or other authentic Italian fare.
Light and flaky, halibut is an ideal choice for a simple summer dinner. Here halibut steaks are marinated in a watermelon-raspberry vinaigrette, quickly grilled, and then topped with refreshingly tart watermelon salsa.
Plantains are "cooking bananas" popular in tropical areas of Latin America. Traditionally served as a side dish with black beans, this recipe can also be used as a dessert with an exotic flair.