Quinoa, everyone's favorite so-called "ancient" grain, gets paired with nutty almonds and fresh parsley in this simple and quick side dish.
Author: Martha Stewart
A medley of greens -- zucchini, snap peas, baby spinach, scallions -- combines with a simple mustard vinaigrette to create this appealing pasta salad.
Author: Martha Stewart
This refreshing side dish is commonly found in Middle Eastern restaurants and in many delis.
Author: Martha Stewart
Recipe from "The Martha Stewart Show" TV kitchen.
Author: Martha Stewart
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Toasting walnuts enhances their flavor. Other than that, this delicious pasta sauce requires no cooking, just a few seconds in the food processor.
Author: Martha Stewart
This Mediterranean Macaroni and Cheese is a refreshing take on the rich classic. Jim Raftus, a reader from Elkhart, Indiana, uses the sunny flavors of tomato, olives, and feta in this mac and cheese.
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A simple garlicky tomato sauce and 3 Italian cheeses make this super-quick version of lasagna especially delicious.
Author: Martha Stewart
Quinoa's a complete protein, and it will easily fill up guests who skip the turkey. If you're serving vegans, swap the feta for some nutritional yeast, which has a mild nutty, cheesy flavor.
Author: Martha Stewart
A fast weeknight pasta that doesn't skimp on flavor. The bucatini cooks in the what becomes the sauce (yes, a one-pot dinner!). The cauliflower is chopped fine, then mixed with capers and Parmesan, and...
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Tomato paste gives plain white rice a rusty hue in this classic Latin side dish.
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This cool dish is full of flavor and so light. Scallions, cucumber, and chopped peanuts add crunch.
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Swiss chard cooked with garlic and wine is a highlight of thispasta dish with ricotta and toasted pinenuts.
Author: Martha Stewart
Israeli couscous is the base of this salad, but smaller, fine-grained Moroccan couscous works, too.
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Use this method for hulled, or unpearled, barley. You can skip the soaking step, in which case the barley will need to cook longer.
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We love the scent of the curry leaves in this southern Indian-style dish; they are available fresh and frozen.
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This bright side dish is typical of Greek cooking and is equal parts lemony and starchy.
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With our Gluten-Free Mac and Cheese everyone can enjoy a forkful of warm, comforting mac and cheese, complete with a crunchy topping for dinner.
Author: Martha Stewart
Pungent Taleggio cheese makes a creamy coating for this decadent dish when tossed with warm mushrooms and pasta. You can also use brie, which is milder in flavor.
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Try this herb-flecked couscous instead of rice as a side with meat or mixed with vegetables.
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This recipe for corn relish is chock full of bright flavors. Mustard seed, red pepper flakes, and black peppercorn give it a little kick.
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You can toss the farro with the fennel mixture up to one day ahead; add the mint, radicchio, and fennel fronds just before serving.
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Our recipe for homemade granola "bars," which are actually chunks of the baked mixture, is easy to make and a wonderful snack. These ingredients are an excellent combination for an energy boost.
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The satisfying pasta side dish uses only a handful of ingredients.
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Israeli couscous, found in gourmet shops and many supermarkets, has large, chewy grains. Caramelized shallots, fresh parsley, and lemon juice add loads of flavor.
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Lemon zest and juice and fresh parsley brighten the canned cannellini beans that top this simple shells and marinara dish.
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A Parmesan rind is the secret ingredient in this hearty white-bean chili-it adds tremendous richness and depth of flavor. If you don't have one, substitute the water in the recipe for homemade or store-bought...
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A side dish of jasmine rice can complete any meal and is simple to prepare. Try it with Spicy Thai Chicken for a wonderful Dinner Tonight.
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Polenta thickens as it cools, so fill the peppers as soon as it's cooked. If serving immediately, bake peppers right after they're filled (reduce cooking time slightly).
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Red-pepper flakes heat up this pasta and are the reason behind its name; arrabbiata is Italian for "angry."
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This simply-seasoned couscous goes well with a leg of lamb or grilled kebabs.
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This recipe for spicy lemon quinoa is an ideal accompaniment to steamed halibut.
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Toasting small pieces of angel hair pasta gives this rice pilaf dish a nutty flavor. Serve this with our Mediterranean Chicken.
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Children will hardly notice the spinach in these tasty sesame-seed-specked rice balls.
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Scoop out the squash seeds and roast them for a nutritious snack.
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This pilaf is good with beef stew, seared salmon, or bacon -- or try it with our Slow-Cooker Chicken Mole.
Author: Martha Stewart
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Make this healthy version of the tasty Thai classic in less time than it takes to have it delivered. If you have fish sauce and aren't a strict vegetarian, substitute it for the soy sauce. It will give...
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This quick, colorful pasta showcases the season's first peas, zucchini, and basil.
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In this popular Thai dish, chewy noodles are paired with crunchy vegetables.
Author: Martha Stewart
This deconstructed lasagna is not only healthful but quick to make. The noodles aren't baked under heavy layers of cheese and sauce -- just dressed with ingredients right after being boiled.
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For the right consistency and an extra dash of tang, use a thick Greek yogurt for the cucumber sauce.
Author: Martha Stewart
Quinoa (pronounced "keen-wa"), a nutritious and quick-cooking grain, soaks up flavor from chicken stock and herbs in this recipe.
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Spaghetti and meatballs has multigenerational appeal, even when it goes vegetarian. A blend of eggplant and white beans provides the protein. Cheese, garlic, and oregano are the familiar-flavor agents;...
Author: Greg Lofts
As far as chiles go, poblano peppers rank among the more mild varieties, though they still offer a nice zing. Here, they are stuffed with a hearty mixture of quinoa, mushrooms, corn, and goat cheese. To...
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This dish is a great way to finish off cold leftover rice, which holds its shape better than freshly cooked rice does.
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Have you been searching for the ultimate, ooey-gooey recipe for mac and cheese? Look no further than Thomas Joseph's smooth and satisfying four-cheese masterpiece.
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A healthier alternative to the more traditional arborio risotto rice, barley adds iron and fiber to this fresh take on risotto. One cup of the green peas found in this dish offers more protein than a large...
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Eggplants have a dark side-and it's excellent. Roast them whole until the skin is charred, and the flesh goes soft and creamy. To serve, split the eggplants and top with pomegranate molasses and lemony...
Author: Greg Lofts