Healthyish

Meaty mushrooms compliment nutty, chewy grains in this savory dish.

This energy-sustaining bread makes beautiful toast.

This kicky sauce, inspired by Spanish romesco, uses cherry tomatoes.

Some of the seed mixture will inevitably fall off as you shape and bake the grissini; don’t stress it.

The mix of lettuces and crisp vegetables is up to you (and we recommend a mandoline for slicing).

Our idea of magic mushrooms is crisp, golden (legal) substances with the power to lend a bass note of flavor to grain salads, turn a piece of ricotta toast into a meal, or stand alone as a savory side. 

For the best results, use San Marzano plum and mixed heirloom cherry tomatoes if you can find 'em.

Yes, savory porridge is a thing. And if you bolster this creamy bowl of grains with lots of surprising toppings, it’ll also be a thing you crave for any meal of the day.

Store honey in a cool, dark place (like the fridge!) to slow oxidation and make it last a while. Then use it on pretty much everything.

Don’t obsess over getting these exact ingredients in this precise combination. Any nut you like will work here for crunch, and you’re looking for a mix of bright herbs and enough cooked grains to make this quinoa salad recipe substantial.

Cutting the cauliflower into florets means the brine will absorb faster.

Think of crunchy, tangy, no-hassle quick pickles as the gateway to all things preserved.

Bitter and bossy seeks warm and sweet: This robust dressing is capable of standing up to—and slightly softening—acerbic greens like dandelion or arugula. (Maybe it’s the bacon….)

Slicing the cauliflower into steaks from the middle helps the head stay intact as you cut.

No offense to all the vegetarians, but the chimichurri is also pretty fantastic on your favorite steak.

Use whatever type of eggplant looks most appealing at the market; they should be firm to the touch, with glossy skin. Small globe eggplants are easy to find, but this is also a terrific time to use long Asian types, small round white ones, or any of the cool-looking striped varieties.

There’s a method to making baba ghanoush. And it applies to way more than eggplant.

Energy-packed flaxseed and protein-rich chia seeds give these flapjacks a lot more staying power.

There’s a method to making baba ghanoush. And it applies to way more than eggplant.