Pear and Cherry Crumble

This is a good way to “sneak” heart-healthy whole grains and nuts into the diet via an irresistible dessert.

Blueberry Farro Salad

Blueberries brighten this classic farro (wheat berry) salad.

Tabbouleh with Green Beans and Feta

Perfect as a vegetarian main course, this green bean salad also fills the bill as a great potluck dish.

Spring Fruit Compote

Berries, pineapple and dried apricots meld in a light syrup of Grand Marnier or orange juice.

East-West Black-Eyed Peas

Black-eyed peas, a New Year’s Day must, team up with miso for a bicultural celebration.

Ensalada with Jicama, Corn and Beans

A super fresh and refreshing salad from Chicago's Mundial Cocina Mestiza features lots of sweet crunch from jicama and tortilla strips.

African Peanut Stew

Serve this African-inspired vegetarian stew on rice for a hearty and healthful main dish.

Poached Fruit

Sweetly spiced pears and berries make a "fruitiful" breakfast.

Chunky Black Bean Soup

A hearty vegetarian black bean soup with plenty of flavor and stick-to-your-ribs comfort.

Spicy Udon Noodles with Shrimp

Shrimp, ginger, orange and herbs—luxurious spa cuisine.

Red Lentil Stew

Lentils, squash and chickpeas are a power trio in this spicy meatless supper.

Hummus

Classic chickpea spread is a perennial crowd-pleaser.

Hummus Dip

Fast and healthy, hummus is a great dip for pita chips and fresh vegetables.

Counting Soup

Lots of "1s, 2s and 3s" plus alphabet noodles, all in a row, make this kid-friendly soup a tasty kitchen game for little helpers.

Beef and Cracked Wheat Salad

Know what farro is? It's wheat berries—which give a terrific nutty flavor to this hearty, flavorful main-dish salad made with beef.