Cacio e Pepe Perfect in its minimalism, cacio e pepe, directly translated as cheese and pepper, is a real crowd-pleaser, great for a family meal or a dinner that doubles as lunch the next day.
Carrot and Ginger Soup with Coconut Milk This soup is comforting and wintery while also having a bit of zest and spice just to keep it interesting.
Japanese Curry and Rice My mother always likes to say this is the first thing she ever made that was so good, my sister and I literally licked our plates clean.
Vegetarian Enchiladas Let's face it, you can put literally anything in enchiladas and they'll still be delicious.
Orecchiette with Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Broccoli and Grilled Chicken This dish is a riff on a delicious creation at one of my favorite Italian restaurants.
Kale-Wrapped Flounder with Lemon, Fennel, and Oregano Riffing off the idea of steaming fish in banana leaves and baking fish in aluminum foil packets, using hardy kale leaves as a wrapper for delicate flounder gives you a neat little package whose crispy edges add a great texture.
Kale and White Bean Soup The broth is simple and comforting, the kale is packed with nutrients, and the white beans add a richness and heartiness to the soup.
Raw Kale and Spinach Salad This superfood salad is packed with nutrients and vitamins (and is absolutely addicting).