A salad alive with textures and flavors. High in potassium and fiber, the turnip-like jicama lends a satisfying crunch and an apple/pear-like taste for a nice contrast with soft, sweet mango.
Certainly not the boring mash we’ve grown accustomed to, this side is easy enough to become a regular favorite, with abundant flavor to sit alongside a special roast or spicy dish.
A twist on an old favorite, using pineapple instead of tomato in a salsa. In fact, “salsa” is just another word for sauce, and traditional Latin salsa condiments can use all manner of ingredients...
Once this corn salsa is in your repertoire, it will find its way into dips, salads and chili, the sweet corn balancing the savory pepper and onion combination and tempering the spicy jalapeño.
The tempting flavor of sesame chicken and the very green flavor of a hummus spread made from high fiber and mineral edamame soybeans, all in a convenient hand-held package.
Tofu is a great substitute for the egg that you find in regular fried rice, giving the dish a familiar texture.
Taking a cue from the classic Cuban drink, this dish adds lime, mint and brown sugar to a chicken marinade, leaning on the fragrant tang of lime and sweetness of the brown sugar to flavor the dish.
The combination of sweet apricots and dates, deeply savory garlic, and onions and crunchy and silky textures of breads and nuts will keep even the most distractible guest interested.
This savory combination of flavors, highlighted by fresh herbs, raisins and almost sweet chard, is a great way to serve a healthy meal.
Everyone has had a child turn up their nose at carrots—and truthfully, some adults as well. This may be the answer: sweet, slow roasted until the sugars rise and caramelize for a lovely brown sear and...
