Nicole Franzen
Feel free to use any of the leafy greens listed here, but dandelion is ideal for its spicy, sturdy leaves.
Roasty, bright, sweet, and pickly, this sheet pan salad—a vegetarian main OR ample side dish—checks all the flavor boxes.
This riff on the Italian classic comfort food gets its verdant color from kale two ways: blended into the base, and wilted among the pasts and white beans.
A bowl of comfort with ricotta “meatballs,” tiny pasta, and lots of greens.
Braising canned chickpeas in chicken stock and olive oil makes them unbelievably tender and buttery. This is worth the effort of peeling 40 cloves of garlic.
Warming harissa and cinnamon, briny olives, and sweet dried fruit make up the flavorful base for this weeknight-friendly take on tagine.
Tender, juicy chicken skewers are possible in the oven—especially when roasted alongside spiced chickpeas and finished with fresh tomatoes and salty feta.
Juicy steak, crisp lettuce, and a blender dressing come together for a breezy summer dinner.
Beer cheese dip meets mac and cheese.