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A leafy greens side

Collards are deep green and earthy, often paired with a smoky meat such as a ham hock. Read more

Oodles of noodles

Sometimes called Singapore noodles, chow mei fun is a homestyle dish made with thin rice noodles, also called rice vermicelli. Read more

That’s a wrap

If you’re a dim sum lover, you’ve probably seen tofu skin wraps like these, stuffed with various meats, shrimp or vegetables. Read more

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A simple guac

Breadfruit — or ulu in Hawaiian — is often compared to a potato, and is used in similar ways. Read more

A seaweed side

Hijiki is a seaweed that kind of looks like hair (black and thin). Read more

Just ‘beet’ it

Beet greens, like radish tops and broccoli stems, are often discarded, but don’t do that. Read more

Get jigae with it

The Korean dish known as kimchi jigae could be considered a soupy stew or a chunky soup. Read more

An easy-peasy squash side

Chayote is an easypeasy squash. It’s not very big, so you don’t have to find a use for 3 pounds at a time. Read more

A simple salad

Now that the indulgences of the holiday have passed, it’s nice to have a dish on hand that is super simple to make and also lightens up a meal. Read more

A new year’s dish

Home cook Betsy Tamanaha wanted to create a vegan variation of konbu maki — a Japanese favorite usually made with pork or chicken, and often found in New Year’s feasts. Read more

Just rollin’ along

Commercial refrigerated crescent-roll dough is a great trick of the trade — easy to find and dependable. Read more

A holiday treat

One of the best ways to bring the full-sensory holiday experience to your home is to bake gingerbread cookies. Read more

A simple side dish

In the hectic time between Thanksgiving and Christmas, it’s nice to dial back on the cooking chores with a meal that’s simple to prepare. Read more

Potluck pick

Cone sushi becomes a complete hand-held meal with this makeover that adds protein and veggies to the usual starch. Read more

A vegan thanksgiving option

Here’s an idea for a vegan Thanksgiving dish that checks off a lot of holiday boxes: It incorporates fall flavors Read more

A hearty salad

Ulu — or breadfruit — is a grown-in-Hawaii ingredient that is ready for prime time. Read more

A light curry

This light curry dish probably doesn’t look much like a curry you’re used to. Read more

All about okra

If you find slime sublime, you may well be a fan of okra, famous for its mucilage — in simple terms, slime. Read more

A simple salad

Watermelon radishes are the beauty queens of the radish world. Read more

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