The heartiness of polenta makes it a comforting menu addition when autumn's chill sets in. The coarse grains develop their characteristic mushiness when they're mixed with simmering liquid, so reserve some stamina for stirring.
I may have the only child in the world who begs for split pea soup as an after-school snack, but I'm not complaining. Yesterday I needed to cook dinner early because we were going out to dinner. To you non-vegetarians,
This is a delicious bowl of soup that you can make with baked potatoes or leftover mashed potatoes. You'd never know that it's a low fat version, because it tastes so rich and creamy.
Pot roast delivers great flavor for an affordable price at about $2.40 per serving. Alter this recipe's cooking time to suit your needs, using the high-heat setting on your slow cooker to speed things up, if you like. Feel free to stir in other root vegetables like butternut squash or parsnips to make this one-dish dinner even tastier. Serve with hunks of crusty bread on the side. Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available as Whole Foods Market Brands.
When it's asparagus season, I gobble it up almost daily, with little regard for balance. Like corn, asparagus is one of those vegetables that seems to deteriorate more quickly than others, the sweetness turning starchy and the...
