Israeli Couscous with Mango, Cucumber and Cilantro

Sweet mangoes combine with Israeli couscous in this summery salad.

Grilled Shrimp with Tomato Salad

Sweet shrimp cooked on the grilled perfectly complement a tomato salad with citrus vinaigrette.

Vegetable Ragout

Fresh baby vegetables perfectly complement a main course of pork or chicken.

Caramelized Cipollini

Sometimes called “wild onions,” cipollini are not onions at all, but medium-sized, flat bulbs of grape hyacinth.

Fava Bean Purée

Fresh or canned, fava beans make a creamy base for other spring vegetables.

Sautéed Radishes

Forget about carving radishes into roses. Try this simple sauté instead. It's a revelation.

Herbed Potato Wedges

Throw away the frying pan! You'll love these oven-baked potato wedges.

Coconut Couscous

We love this dish with garlicky grilled shrimp or beef. Or add a can of garbanzo beans for a hearty main dish.

Rin Ran

Olive and Potato Salad with Tuna and Red Peppers

Blue Plate Black Beans

This recipe is used in the Mexican Benedict.

Spring Fruit Compote

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

St. Patrick’s Day Champ

Mashed potatoes are combined with milk-stewed green onions in this Irish classic.

Frites with Garlic and Tarragon

Oven-baked and crispy, these French "fries" make a great side for fish or steak.

Warm Kidney Bean Salad

Try this tart bean salad as a side with barbecue pork, chicken or beef at your next grill-out.

Great Northerns with Leeks and Bacon

High-protein dried beans cook up to a great evening meal.