Give your dark leafy greens a kick with this recipe! Try the cajun spice seasoning on other leafy greens, or on some popcorn.

This is not your mother's meatloaf recipe!

Melon and paper-thin prosciutto are a perfect pairing, salty and sweet. This well-rounded salad features both, along with peppery arugula and champagne vinaigrette.

This is a cheery, filling salad, full of texture and bursts of flavor. A bonus is that it's a snap to prepare.

Cara Cara oranges are a variety of nevel orange, and they are less acidic and sweeter thatn typical oranges. They have ruby red flesh which make them a great ingredient to use during the holidays, add

Spring is in the air and I for one am ready to head outside and fire up the grill! Be sure to hold onto this gem for more grilling throughout the summer.

Serve alongside a salad, chicken, lamb... whatever you like. These shallots are phenomenal. If you're an onion lover like me, you might not even bother to pair them with anything!

This is a zesty favorite from our Deli!

Carnitas basically cooks itself. After four hours in the oven with garlic and chilies, it's packed with flavor and makes a great meal served with warm corn tortillas and all the fixings.

A wonderful way to satisfy the craving for pasta while getting all the delicious health benefits of carrots.

If you're like me, carrot sticks get borring pretty fast. Adding hummus and other dips only go so far. I love putting a twist to classic recipes by substituting in other ingredients. Give your tas

You can get creative with the vegetables here: use what's in the fridge or what looks good at the store.

Elegant and beautiful!

Warm and comforting, this will surely become a new favorite (try it at Thanksgiving!).

An updated version of a classic dish.

This will add some zest to your plate!

A delightful cauliflower dish full of protein and flavor.

Cauliflower with a puffed-up omelet baked on top!

Creamy and delicious!

A deliciously different take on cauliflower that makes a substantial entree salad.

This recipe is a complete celebration of cauliflower, with crispy-edged roasted steaks and a creamy, intense puree. For a vegan meal, use unsweetened nut milk instead.

A delicious way to enjoy celeriac and kohlrabi! Serves 4-6 as a side dish, 2-3 as a light lunch with salad

A pureed soup that is hearty, though not too heavy. The delicate flavors of celeriac and pear harmonize with one another, while garnering support from potato, onion, and garlic. A gratifying meal, esp

A rich and indulgent breakfast treat from our friends at MACSAC!

This quiche is the ilk that makes one's mouth sing. Yes, it is time consuming. Yet it is toothsome. Dreamy. Warm. Cheesy. You may find yourself closing your eyes as you chew, while your dinner co

Simple, yet captivating. Thin strips of crisp-fried celeriac are delightful on their own, as featured in this recipe. You might also think about coupling these celeriac thins with slender slices of

This dish is quite popular in France and is made using celery root, a vegetable that's underutilized in the States. If you're not familiar with it, this dish is sure to make you a fan.

Yes, lasagna does take a bit of effort, but this luxurious white lasagna made with an earthy, rich ragu, is worth every minute. This can be assembled ahead of time and refrigerated - just bring to roo

Cinnamon is the standard spice for topping a crumb coffee cake. This coffee cake keeps the crumb topping and spices it up a little more by using some of the same flavors that are found in chai, includ

Have you ever tried eating Swiss chard raw? This light, lemony salad might make you a convert. It’s got some crunch from garlicky breadcrumbs and is tossed with an easy dressing. Transform it into a

A unique flavor experience!

Many of us are finding ourselves a bit short on time right now. Places to go, things to do, people to see etc. If you find yourself needing to prepare a dish that looks fancy, but takes less than an h

Fondue is such a fun (and delicious!) way to get friends and family together! This easy recipe will get it on the table in no time.

A delicious casserole.

Rich, creamy and delicious!

These easy, people-pleasing pizzas use portobello caps as individual pizza crusts.

This is the kind of tart that you might see at a fancy European pastry shop - it’s definitely a special way to treat yourself to summer cherries.

You'll want to serve this for dessert all summer.

Have this cake for dessert or for a very special snack with tea.

Have one for breakfast, dessert or a snack - these muffins are packed with fruit and enough chocolate to make them feel indulgent. The muffins are made with oat and whole wheat flours, just a touch of

If ricotta isn't your favorite, use lightly sweetened mascarpone instead, or even whipped cream!

Spice up your usual stuffing this Thanksgiving with a little extra flavor.

Studded with chia seeds, the wonderful superfood, these pancakes are really easy to whip up. 

This quick stir-fry is really nicely seasoned, almost like your favorite Thai resaurant! Serve with basmati or jasmine rice for a perfect meal.

Served over hot white rice, gumbo is a filling and hearty meal in itself. Every Louisiana cook has a different recipe, but gumbo always starts with a roux, a simple sauce base that makes gumbo rich an

Don't let the long list of ingredients scare you! After you've chopped all the vegetables, this curry comes together fairly quickly, and makes a great dinner with a pot of white rice.

These kebabs, marinated in a delicious coconut milk, lime, and peanut marinade, will definitely be a hit at your next cook out.

The anchovy-basil sauce turns this chicken dish from yummy to amazing.

This is quite the meal: grilled chicken, vegetables and chunks of halloumi cheese, served with warm pita or naan and an amazing, creamy garlic sauce. Take note that the chicken should marinate overnig

Delicious served on a bed of salad greens or in a sandwich.

This homemade chicken stock will add delicious flavor to your recipes--you'll never go back to canned stock!

This might turn into your new favorite dinner: really easy to put together, but full of flavor and healthy to boot.

With pancetta, tomatoes, and plenty of fresh oregano, this roast chicken dish has lots of Mediterranean flavor. 

Serve with cornbread and salad on the side for a quick meal.

Thank goodness, you don’t actually need to peel the 40 cloves of garlic here. This easy chicken dish is moist and infused with flavor.

Fresh apricots lend themselves nicely to savory dishes. They turn plump and release their sugars when cooked, making this meal the perfect balance of savory and sweet.

This is such a straightforward recipe (and only dirties one pan!), you’ll want to make it again and again. It’s easy to double, and if you want to up the orange flavor, try cooking the grated beet

Here is a dinner that’s as nice to make as it is to eat. It’s full of savory, oniony, lemony goodness, and is a basically hands-off, one-dish meal.

Try this for something different at your Father’s Day picnic.

This delicious salad is a dead ringer for tuna salad, but has no tuna (or other animal products) in sight! Spread on hearty, toasted bread with crisp romaine leaves for a yummy sandwich, or place a do

Chickpeas and chorizo make this a hearty, substantial, and savory frittata, and it’s ideal when you want dinner on the table fast.

Delicately flavored fennel seeds and the warm heat of chili peppers makes this egg salad over the top delicious. Cooking the eggs for just eight minutes will ensure that they're perfectly creamy.

Serve as the main attraction or a great appetizer.

This is a popular dish from the Willy Street Co-op, and now you can make it at home. It's a quick-to-assemble casserole that bakes up into a meltingly good dinner.

Chilled avocado soup is a simple summer favorite sure to cool you down despite the dog days. Tomatillos, lime, and just a hint of heat from a roasted poblano pepper fill out the flavor of this dish t

Cool and refreshing.

"You needn't serve more than a taste of this sweet-tart soup. It makes a stimulating, eye-opening start to a summer meal on a hot day." - Deborah Madison

Light zucchini noodles are tossed with a sauce that’s similar to pesto - made with lemon, parsley, and garlic, it is a bright, flavorful sauce that’s good on everything. For a taste of summer in t

Serve these wontons Cantonese-style, with a bowl of red wine vinegar and slivers of fresh ginger for dipping.

A very versatile and tasty dish. Does well all by itself, as an accompaniment to meat and cheese dishes, and as a fantastic burrito filler. Always a hit a parties!

The filling for these burritos will be sure to please everyone – creamy with black beans and nicely seasoned.

This is a simple, hearty, wholesome salad. You might try doubling the dressing so you have some left over - it would be perfect on a green salad as well as this one.

Crushed beets are an inexpensive way to make a nearly molten, incredibly moist cake and highlight deep chocolate flavor.

You would never think that chocolate covered fruit could be this easy! Coconut oil added to the melted chocolate creates a smooth and lustrous coating for the strawberries.

A great recipe for young bakers that will be enjoyed by all ages.

These cupcakes take just a few minutes to make, and their flavor is over-the-top, intensely delicious!

A hedgehog is a chocolate-based, no-bake 'cake', or slice that usually uses plain sweet biscuits (cookies) such as shortbread. It often has nuts as well. I've gone for a minimalist chocolate extravaganza

Finish a fine meal with this velvety and bright indulgence!

For a decadent dessert that everyone will enjoy, try these chocolate peanut butter bars.

This is a substantial and filling autumnal salad that can easily be served as a main dish.

 

Mexico City native Richard Sandoval makes his guacamole tableside in a mortar and pestle and serves it with hot, superthin tortilla chips and salsa.

The accompaniment to the Willy Street Co-op's Cranberry Pecan Wild Rice Salad.

Accompaniment to Willy Street Co-op's Dirty Cajun Rice

This quick and easy noodle dish is light and flavorful, perfect for the first days of spring. Whether served as a hot entrée or cold salad, eggrolls or spring rolls are a great accompaniment for thi

Without a doubt my favorite cilantro-centric recipe. Soba noodles are tossed in a fresh, garlicky, cilantro-heavy sauce, and topped with barely blanched Romanesco broccoli and golden tofu matchsticks.

This rice, with its fragrant hint of lime and cilantro, makes a fine side dish.

Tis the season for citrus! Try this knockout dressing on salads, or as a marinade for tofu or chicken.

"This confit is a sweet, sharp and slightly peppery relish, with a glorious pink colour. Try it with fish, with meat (it's lovely with lamb) and even with bread and cheese."

Marinating tofu for just 15 minutes permeates it with flavor, and creates a nice glaze after it's baked. Italian frying peppers bring loads of taste but no heat.

Here's a recipe for traditional, no-frills potato salad. 

This old standby has been updated a bit, but is still delicious.

The coconut milk gives this rice dish a rich flavor and pairs well with curried dishes. 

This is a thick, rich pudding, similar to tapioca, but is so healthy you can eat it for breakfast. Ripe mango adds enough sweetness that you can even skip the agave nectar if you'd like. Chia se

So much more than the sum of their parts! The shredded coconut in these cookies makes them slightly reminiscent of macaroons, the oats make them hearty, and the chocolate bits deliver dark, intense ri

Minced kumquats, orange zest, and lemon zest add intense flavor to this moist, aromatic cake. Drizzled with a simple citrus icing and topped with toasted coconut and sliced kumquats, this is a very el

This hearty, quick curry is ideal winter fare. Serve with naan or steamed basmati rice  to sop up the flavorful sauce.

In this icebox cake, whipped cream is enhanced with cream cheese and cream of coconut, and layered with graham crackers and lots and lots of mango, then topped with toasted coconut flakes.

Coconut oil is an excellent choice to use when popping corn: it has a very high smoking point, and gives it the most delicious, subtle, buttery and nutty flavor. Use this recipe as a base and get crea

Roasting sweet potatoes in coconut oil enhances their delicate caramelized flavor.

A compote made from Satsuma madarins and both pomegranate juice and seeds makes this rich and creamy panna cotta extra-special.

Tender, buttery, and not too sweet, these simple no-bake cookies will be welcome at any gathering!

You may be doubtful about combining avocados with coconut oil -- after all, avocados are so creamy and rich on their own. But the combination of these two healthy fats is incredible! You'll be tempted

When braised, chuck becomes one of the most tender cuts of meats. This recipe has you brown the meat and then cook at a long, gentle simmer in coconut milk. Whatever you do, don't rush the cooking, or

You can make these whole-grain, carrot-flecked muffins ahead of time so breakfast will be ready to go on busy mornings.

This salad will sail you to the tropics.

Twenty minutes of cooking will yield the most delicious, fragrant, and fluffy rice you've ever had.

Piled high with spiced ground pork, black beans, and diced avocado, these tacos are not only super-flavorful, but can be on your table on 20 minutes. Needless to say, a margarita would go very nicely!

Colcannon is a traditional Irish dish made from mashed potatoes and kale or cabbage, with a million different variations. This take on it calls for Savoy cabbage, garlic, and leeks.

This is an easy dinner for a steamy summer evening. 

A yummy cold chicken salad that is just the thing for a healthy and hearty lunchtime fix.

A traditional favorite for casual meals.

Serving collard greens with black-eyed peas in considered to be a lucky dish in the new year. The greens symbolize wealth, the black-eyed peas health. Enjoy this salad as 2010 winds down- it’s deli

The savory, rich flavor of collard creams melds with creamy coconut milk for a sumptuous dish.

This recipe for ajiaco is by no means authentic, but it is a good approximation of the traditional Colombian chicken and potato stew, warming and filling, a comforting soup for chilly winter days. Aut

If you prefer cooked corn to raw, simply blanch the corn kernels in boiling water for 1 minute beofre making the recipe.

If you don't want to heat up your kitchen with the oven, you can skip broiling these stuffed avocados - they're just as delicious at room temperature.

$16 Squares are menus that feed four people for $16 or less. These menus incorporate products that are on sale this month at the Co-op. the cost of basic pantry ingredients like flour, spices, oil, a

This is a delicate dish, somewhat like a Mexican version of Southern spoon bread. It's delicious with ham or grilled meats.

Sweet, juicy, crunchy, pungent, spicy, delicious. Unforgettable.

Couscous is a delicious grain originating from North Africa. This dish is simple, elegant in appearance, and quick to make.

This is a hearty dish that vegetarians, vegans, and meat-eaters will all appreciate, making it ideal for a potluck or dinner party. For a wheat-free dish, you could even swap the couscous with quinoa.

Equally good for breakfast, an afternoon snack, or a not-too-sweet dessert, this quick bread is studded with tart Wisconsin cranberries.

The hardest part about making these bars might be refraining from eating the vibrant-hued cranberry curd straight from the bowl.

Refreshing, light, and festive, this granita is the perfect way to finish a heavy meal.

This English pudding is dark, tender, and quite tart. Served with liberal amounts of sweet, buttery, vanilla “hard sauce” (actually a misnomer, since the sauce is liquid and warm), this dessert co

These lightly sweet, golden, and fluffy pancakes are topped with a simple citrus-y cranberry sauce.

The perfect complement to any savory, wintery meal.

Lime and jalapeno liven up this fresh take on cranberry sauce.

Keeping cranberries raw instead of cooking them ups their tart flavor. This super quick salsa is great alongside turkey and the rest of the trimmings.

This recipe is surprisingly easy, using only a mixing bowl, whisk and baking dish, and results in a stunning dessert that’s a cross between a custard and a Dutch baby.

Naturally tart cranberries pair nicely with lime, cilantro, and jalapeño to make an unusual and tasty salsa that goes well with tortilla chips, but can also be served instead of (or alongside) cranbe

Tart, tangy, and sweet, with an unexpected herbal note, this is a simple drink to serve for special occasions.

This soup makes an elegant springtime starter or light lunch.

This can be made ahead and reheated. I love that this recipe can be adapted for most any time of year, for just about any kind of mushrooms, herbs or roots available.

An elegant opening for your next dinner party.

A perfect addition to the Thanksgiving table.

Serve this creamy soup as a starter or add a sandwich to make a warm lunch.

The perfect late fall soup, it’s hearty, filling, and very comforting—and it matches the foliage!

This pasta dish is tossed with tender, roasted asparagus, and a creamy, lemon and garlic infused sauce that’s also dairy-free.

This is a gorgeous, Thai-inspired pasta dish, rich and creamy with coconut milk, ginger, and garlic, and tinted deep green from spinach and mint.

A favorite from the Willy Street Co-op's deli case.

If you enjoy the combination of chocolate and citrus, you'll love these cookies.

This little cakes are the perfect balance of crisp and soft, with sweet and salty pockets of feta and currants, and the subtle flavors of mint and saffron. And they're so easy to make! 

Great for feeding a crowd, these easy wings are baked, so there's no need to break out the deep fryer.

This crispy tofu is baked, not fried, and glazed with an easy sauce that only has five ingredients. If you’ve never tried cauliflower rice, it’s a game-changer - so fast and yummy, and a great way

Polenta is without a doubt very easy to make, but packaged rolls of pre-cooked and sliceable polenta are so convenient! In this recipe the polenta is topped with sautéed mushrooms deeply browned in b

Similar to Hasselback potatoes, this is a knock-out side dish made up of very thinly sliced potatoes nestled in a baking dish, seasoned simply with salt and pepper and fresh thyme. 

Made with whole grain oats and seeds, these crackers are high in protein and fiber, and are really easy to make! If you use gluten-free oats, the crackers are gluten-free, too!

Use a non-stick pan or well-seasoned cast iron skillet for perfectly crispy, golden-brown tofu.

These easy to assemble crostini are topped with ricotta that's packed with early springtime flavors. If ramps aren't available yet, just use spring onions.

Fragrant, sweet and crunchy--is it any surprise that so many people love granola? And, it's easy enough for the kids to make!

 

This Thai-inspired recipe makes a perfect healthy dinner for one, but can be easily multiplied for more servings.

This easy crustless quiche features broccoli and sharp cheddar baked in a creamy custard.

Serve these delicious summer rolls with your favorite dipping sauce. They make a lovely light meal.

Refreshing and detoxifying.

Cucumber Cilantro Raita is a delicious accompaniment to any spicy meal.

Cucumber, lime, and mint make for a refreshing summer drink.

Cooking cucumbers is traditional in many cultures--try it!

Classic, cool, and refreshing cucumber salads are a welcome summer side dish, and a nice counter to grilled meats.

This Vietnamese-style salad is a great accompaniment to summer's barbequed foods.

A tasty spinach salad with cooling cucumber and succulent mango.

This recipe is intended to be paired with the other March 2011 $16 square recipe for Risotto with Lacinato Kale.

It doesn't get any easier than this!

This spicy side dish can be served hot or cool.

A warm, satisfying noodle dish.

Try this delicious rice with your favorite stir fry or curry dish.