Quick, Easy Cauliflower Prep
This recipe includes a good tip for handling fresh cauliflower straight from the store: Blanch it. Right away. Read more
Very Veggie
A Comforting Stew
Dal is a classic Indian dish, a light stew that varies in character from region to region, family to family. It shares its name with its main ingredient — dal, the Sanskrit word for “split,” referring to lentils, beans or peas, all of which are often split in two tiny halves. Read more
Proof is in the pudding
Are you a chocolate fan? Are you also a coconut fan? If so, this yummy chocolate pudding with a touch of coconut is for you. Read more
Bring on the heat
Some like it hot. This version of mapo tofu fits the bill — it’s very spicy and so very delicious. Read more
A treat for the senses
This delicious dish is quite simple to prepare, yet offers a rich array of colors, aromas and textures, including chewy tapioca pearls. Read more
Savory sensation
Using a bit of oil, garlic powder, liquid aminos and lemon juice will produce a savory dish of asparagus. Read more
Let’s get zesty
The best way to get into the good habit of eating more whole grains is to get some into your pantry and learn some uber-easy ways to prepare them. Read more
Protein-packed pasta
Edamame noodles provide a welcome variation on the usual pesto pasta salad that uses wheat-based products. Read more
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Versatile vegetable
Brussels sprouts are cruciferous, of the same family as broccoli, cauliflower and kale; Read more
Corny but blue
If you like cornbread but not muffins, try this recipe. Read more
Sweet lunar treat
Here is a delicious treat that would be easy to make to welcome the Chinese New Year on Jan. 29. Read more
‘Spore’-tacular start to the Lunar new year
In a lot of Chinese cuisine, the preparation takes more time than the actual cooking Read more
Boost your tea
Calamansi — also called “Philippine lime” — has a tangy-sweet flavor Read more
A pea-ceful salad
Black-eyed peas, eaten throughout the southern United States, especially around the new year, are not peas but members of the legume family. Read more
Baby corn, big taste
Baby corn usually plays a supporting role in stir-frys and salads, but it’s worth elevating it to a showcase spot. Read more
Sip this stellar tea
In Hawaii, star fruit is available year-round, often homegrown. Its sweet-tart flavor is a perfect complement to customary lemon tea. Consider serving some up on New Year’s Eve for the teetotalers in the house. Read more
Mint-condition Dessert
Topping a glass cup of haupia with a bright orange puree and mint elevates a favorite Hawaii dessert and shows off one of the most distinctive fruits of the season, the persimmon. Read more
A flavorful side
Keeping edamame noodles in your pantry and frozen edamame in your freezer allows you to put this dish together whenever you see super-fresh mustard cabbage in the market. Read more
A comforting curry
Living in Hawaii, we don’t get to experience the cyclical changes of the seasons. Yet, the air is definitely cooler, and the nights are longer. Read more
A savory soup
The trio of beans, corn and pumpkin is known as the Three Sisters in Native American lore. The ingredients star in this soup that would be an ideal vegan dish for the Thanksgiving table. Read more
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