Recipes

Stuffed Shiitake Mushrooms Serves 6 This elegant dish may be served as an appetizer or a main course for lunch. Select

Ricotta Gnocchi Serves 6 Whether you choose whole-milk, low-fat or nonfat ricotta, it provides a wealth of calcium and

Pizza Pockets Serves 4 Playing with dough is great fun for kids, especially when the result is pizza pockets. Older

Grilled Plantains Serves 6 Plantains look like large green bananas but have a higher starch content and tart taste.

Nachos Serves 2 What four words describe your child’s perfect snack? “Ready in a minute!” Nachos are fast food that all

An elegant yet comforting dessert.

This fragrant, tasty, and colorful dish enlivens an autumn or winter meal. Cabbage and fennel are anticarcinogenic, improve digestion, and are rich in antioxidants.

Served grouped on a platter or on individual plates, this recipe featuring winter squash is a striking centerpiece for any festive table.

An easy, nutritious side dish. Quinoa contains more calcium than milk, has the most protein of all the grains, and is the fastest grain to cook.