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Linguine with Asparagus, Leeks and New Season Garlic

In the farmers’ market, seasons change tentatively. Here in New York in June, we’re still…

Egg Salad Sandwich with Lots of Vegetables

Loaded with fresh cucumbers and tomatoes, and dressed with olive oil and lemon, this sandwich…

Carla Hall's Pickled Cucumber Salad

On our road trip for this book, chef Joe Randall took us to Mrs. Wilkes…

Fish Salad with Horseradish Dressing

A great cool salad, especially wonderful if you use fresh horseradish. (If you never have,…

Deep-Fried Tofu With Peanut Sauce and Scallions

If you think you don’t like tofu, try deep-frying it until golden and serving with…

Mark’s Best Black Bean Burgers

Also known as McBitty’s Bean Burgers, these veggie burgers are loaded with black beans, porcini mushrooms, garlic, smoked paprika (or chili powder) and soy sauce, for a satisfying patty you can serve with all the usual burger fixings.

Vegetable Fajita Salad

Imagine a room temperature salad based on fajita components, minus the meat. (Or if you…

Smoky Bulgur And Eggplant With Or Without Feta

Here’s a satisfying sort-of salad you can eat hot, at room temperature, or out of…

Smoky Bulgur And Eggplant With Or Without Feta

Smoky Bulgur And Eggplant With Or Without Feta

Here’s a satisfying sort-of salad you can eat hot, at room temperature, or out of the fridge the next day. So it’s as flexible as the salad. And it’s easy to adjust toward vegan by skipping the cheese or putting it on the side. Check off all of the make-ahead, crowd-pleasing features that are perfect for pot lucks or picnics.

Busiate Pesto alla Trapanese

I loved this pesto so much that I almost forgot to add the pasta; I…

The Balsamic Cocktail

The Balsamic Cocktail

Our friends at Gustiamo call this “The Modena Sunset.” It’s essentially a balsamic spritz, and it’s wonderfully light and fresh, delicious with or without alcohol. (I tried it without, since I was experimenting during a workday; and now I’m very much looking forward to tasting it with the sparkling wine addition!)

Oven-”Fried” Fish Fillets

This is a retro recipe that lives on because it’s both easy and tasty. You…

Baked Tofu

Baking tofu gives it a firm, crisp crust, while its interior turns custardy, almost egglike….

Ma Po Tofu

You can eliminate the pork and stock in this dish to make it vegan. I…

Green Papaya Salad

I love a salad with big flavor for lunch. This one does the trick. Makes:…

Cashew Cream

Cashew Cream

Turn to cashew cream when you want to add smooth richness to a dish but no dairy as a savory alternative to fresh cow and goat cheeses and spreads. Cashews are a great alternative to coconuts because of their more neutral flavor. By adjusting the amount of water you add, you can make cashew cream as thin or thick as you prefer. This can be doubled, tripled, or more, and will keep for a few days in the fridge.

Nut or Seed Milk

With this recipe and its Grain Milk and Soy Milk variations that follow — and…

Chicken and Lentils

Chicken and Lentils

A spicy, North African-style dish that comes together in one pot.

Hoppin’ John with Smoked Tofu

Smoked tofu has a slightly dense, chewy texture and strong smoky flavor that makes an excellent substitute for the smoked ham hock traditional to hoppin’ John; cooking the tofu whole with the beans, then cutting it up, keeps it moist. This does require some prep (unless you make the peas ahead of time), but since many of us are home right now, it can easily go into the weeknight meal category.

Thai Style Cabbage

Cabbage is perhaps the most underrated yet versatile vegetable. I’m guessing you’ll agree with me…