Alex Lau
Far less sweet than the bottled version, but equally delicious whether on a salad or tossed with some soba noodles.
An electrifying pesto that stays bright green for days on end. With the addition of ginger, and jalapeño, it’s a versatile condiment to have on hand.
A homemade black bean sauce is better than anything you can find in the grocery store. Plus, the 15-minute dinner you can make with it.
Matcha tints this refreshing noodle dish a delightful green hue—and imparts its characteristic grassy flavor.
An accidental recipe (sbagliatio means mistaken in Italian) yields a delicious herby tahini dressing that is excellent poured over lightly blanched green beans.
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.
Store-bought dumplings, fresh tomatoes, butter, and soy sauce simmer away for dinner in a flash.
Savory cashew chicken meets tender asparagus in this lightning-fast dinner.
With crunchy cabbage, sweet mango, and ripe avocado, this salad will keep you full.