Dinner

This quick dish of cabbage and pasta knocks out absolutely everyone who tries it.

Raw cashews are cooked until tender, then blended with lemon juice to create a smooth, luscious crema that transforms this squash blossom soup into a velvety stand-alone meal.

These Vietnamese rice noodle rolls, or bánh cuốn, get filled with roasted pumpkin and sautéed vegetables.

These versatile vegetarian wontons are great deep-fried, poached or steamed—enjoyed them with lots of sauce and a side of blanched greens.

Sizzling, juicy tomatoes with tofu is a popular dish at the Vietnamese table—it has a wonderful umami and is quick and easy to prepare.

Crispy baked quinoa builds texture in this summer salad, tossed with a charred, herbaceous scallion dressing.

This pork belly burnt ends recipe calls for a three-step process that candies the pork belly by smoking, then rendering, and adding barbecue sauce at the end.

Firm tuna or swordfish holds up to the heat of the grill in these chipotle-spiced brochetas de pescado. 

In this ceviche verde, halibut or sea bass is dressed with fresh lime juice blended with cilantro, mint, and pepitas.

The herbaceous sauce for this fresh vegetarian aguachile comes together swiftly in your blender.

This make-ahead Sicilian dish makes a great party appetizer, but you can also eat it all by yourself with a few slices of crusty bread.

Steaming the chicken wrapped in parchment pouches and draped in a spiced chile sauce ensures such a tender, juicy result you’ll be shocked it’s not dark meat.

To make this chicken banh mi, grill the tangy-salty chicken over an open flame for a nice charred flavor.

The secret to soft and sweet eggplant? Toss it in the microwave.

Cutting out the protein not only makes this green mango salad less fussy (read: faster to make) but also highlights the tropical flavor combinations.

This cooling-but-spicy slaw is the ideal side for barbecue or any summer cookout food.

Fava beans, green beans, and snow peas lend crunch to this salad; toss in a versatile vinaigrette for an easy, healthy lunch all week long.