Jicama

Though these dumplings are traditionally cooked in stacked Asian bamboo or metal steamers, you can also use a pasta pot with a deep perforated colander-steamer insert. If your pot has a second shallow colander-steamer insert, you can steam 2 batches at once. The dumplings should be served warm, so reheat them in batches as platters need replenishing.

This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

The dressing can also be used for Chinese chicken salad or as a basting sauce for grilled steaks or chops. Look for rice vinegar in the Asian foods section of the supermarket.

This clever combination of tastes and textures features hominy, cilantro, jicama, jalapeños, lime juice and cumin.

Here's a bright and refreshing salad. Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less but requires additional unattended time.

The dressing gets its beautiful color and smooth texture from pureed mango.

Begin the meal with this crisp and colorful salad. Jicama, avocado and red onion take it beyond the ordinary.

If you cannot find smoked chicken, use smoked turkey instead.

Nice with the chicken, as a side dish for burgers, or on its own as a snappy vegetarian main course.

The flavors of this salad go well with honey-glazed grilled chicken or pork chops.

Here's a unique no-cabbage slaw with a dressing that is spicy and a little sweet.

This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.