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Recipe Corner: Roasted Shrimp & Asparagus Salad

For this recipe, cutting asparagus on the diagonal is not absolutely necessary, but it makes for a more attractive presentation in a salad. 2½...

Recipe Corner: Fresh Fennel Salad With Capers & Lemon

Look for firm, unwrinkled fennel bulbs, with fresh-looking fronds (the frilly green parts attached to the stalks that resemble dill). If you can’t find the smaller capers (labeled “nonpareil”),...

Recipe Corner: Barley With Cilantro & Garlic

A puree of scallions, cilantro, garlic, and fresh ginger gives this creamy barley dish its distinctive flavor. If you’d like to make this dish vegetarian, substitute carrot juice or...

Recipe Corner: Mapo Tofu

This Chinese dish comes from Chengdu, the capital of the Sichuan Province. This province is known for its spicy cuisine and especially for use of the eponymous peppercorn, which...

Around the World in 20 New Recipes

Looking for new recipes to start off the New Year on the right foot? Transamerica Institute, a nonprofit foundation with an educational mission, has released its latest cookbook in...

Baked Apples & Sweet Potatoes With Crunchy Topping

No marshmallows on top of these sweet potatoes—just apples, apple juice, and a crisp, slightly sweetened oat topping. Serve it up for a healthier Thanksgiving Day side dish or...

Sweet & Spicy Red Lentil Dip

Red lentils (which are small, hulled lentils) cook much more quickly than brown or green lentils and lose their shape more readily. That makes red lentils perfect for this...

Neoclassic Corn Chowder

A classic corn chowder would have heavy cream and lots of bacon, so a neoclassic version is one that has had a health makeover: Instead of cream, it uses...

Recipe Corner: Spicy Gazpacho

Carrot juice is the surprise ingredient in this gazpacho. It lends a bright color, a slightly sweet note, and a good amount of beta carotene. Timing alert: You could...

Wheatberry Salad with Peppers & Grapes

Wheatberries have a very satisfying texture. They are similar to barley in that they remain slightly chewy even when fully cooked. ¾ cup wheatberries 2½ cups water 2 red...

Recipe Corner: Fresh Pineapple-Kiwifruit-Jícama Salsa

Fruit salsas are a cross between a condiment and a fruit salad. They are quick to make and are a wonderful complement to savory dishes like broiled fish. This...