Got lilikoi?
Got lilikoi? Add the pulp to soy sauce and use this sour-salty combo to marinate baby bella mushrooms. Read more
Very Veggie
An easy cake
Looking for a no-fuss carrot cake recipe? Except for grating the carrots, this version is easy to put together and get in the oven. Read more
A fried favorite
In Hawaii, Spam musubi is a favorite picnic, potluck and on-the-go food for young and old. Read more
A tasty side dish
Eggplants can taste rather bland. In this preparation, green onion, hot oil and liquid aminos come to the rescue, making a world of difference in flavor. Read more
Comfort food with a twist
This delicious vegetarian “meat” loaf is a great way to enjoy classic comfort food with fewer calories and fat. The result is a hearty and healthy, family-friendly meal. Read more
A crunchy salad
Toasted and ground sesame seeds are the core of the Japanese dressing called gomaae, used in a horenso (aka spinach) salad dish. Read more
Layers of flavor
Enjoy this light dessert of vegan coffee gelatin, which is easy to make. Read more
More rice is nice
Don’t have any day-old rice in the refrigerator, but craving fried rice? That’s not a problem with this oven-baked sheet pan kimchi “fried” rice. Read more
A combo of textures
This braised mushroom and lotus root dish is simple to prepare, yet tasty, offering different textures — crispness and softness — that are pleasing to the palate. Read more
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Tofu is the star of this side
Similar to Korean japchae or Thai woon sen, this dish uses mung bean thread, aka long rice or glass noodles. Read more
A versatile pasta
The base of this dish is a luscious sauce that can accompany a pasta of your choice. Read more
Fun veggie fajitas
This veggie fajita hits the spot when you’re craving a Tex-Mex meal. Flavorful browned veggies are topped with rich guacamole and fresh diced tomatoes, all rolled in a warm tortilla. You definitely will want more than one. Read more
The ultimate comfort food
A hearty, warm and crunchy pot pie will hit the spot on a day when you could use some traditional comfort food. Read more
Going green
A verde, or green, salsa is a refreshing alternative to the usual red salsa, and its color makes it a perfect dish for spring. Read more
Roll with it
Popiah, a Chinese version of fresh spring rolls, is commonly found in Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand. Read more
Tasty tofu
This is a deceptively simple dish to prepare, yet quite tasty and nutritious. Read more
A versatile treat
This is a versatile bar cookie using fresh berries and jam. To mix it up, you could use different kinds of berries, fresh or frozen, and different berry jams. Read more
A simple salad
Garbanzo beans, also known as chickpeas, stand in for tuna for a creamy, tasty filling that can be used to make sandwiches or to top slices of toasted baguettes for a convenient appetizer. Read more
A comforting chili
Craving something spicy, savory and satisfying? Read more
Spice up your life
This recipe, drawn from North African cuisine, contains spices, dried apricots and tomatoes, producing a complex, sweet and savory sauce. Read more
A potluck pick
A gingery dressing and an almond topping add flavor to green beans in this dish, which is a good choice to take to a party where food may be out for several hours Read more
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