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Making Torshi Tareh With Maddi Behzadi

In Rockland County, New York, a Persian-American home cook teaches me a favorite Northern Iranian specialty.

Torshi Tareh (Persian Sour Herb Stew With Marbled Eggs)

This Northern Iranian dish traditionally features wild greens. This version is made with braised spinach, herbs, and eggs—and gets a vibrant boost of flavor from lime juice.

Efo Riro With Kale and Whitefish

This rich, flavorful Nigerian dish brings together bold chile heat, the pleasant funk of fermented locust beans and dried shrimp, and a good dose of Old Bay.

Cabbage Potato Pie

In this recipe, creamy mashed potatoes get jazzed up with crispy bits of bacon and sharp cheddar cheese, then wrapped in Savoy cabbage leaves before roasting in the oven.

Chile and Ginger–Fried Tofu Salad With Kale

In this spicy salad, cubes of fried tofu act like tender-bellied croutons amid the leaves of baby kale, only with much more protein and spunk than the usual toasted bread.

Spicy Sweet-and-Sour Salmon With Dates

Using both syrupy date molasses and pitted, sliced dates gives this dish rounded sweetness. It gets a dash of sourness from apple cider vinegar and some heat from cayenne.

Kateh (Persian Stove-Top Rice)

This is a very simple way to make wonderful rice in under an hour. It is a technique favored around the Caspian, where rice is eaten for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Pistachio and Pomegranate Meatballs

Herby turkey meatballs get flavored with pistachios, tangy pomegranate, and grape molasses. Serve the meatballs as wraps with lavash and crisp lettuce.

Sumac Baked Fish With Saffron Quinoa

Quinoa and baked fish are well seasoned with tangy sumac, tart lime, and garlic in this Persian-inspired dinner.

Celery Khoresh With Mushrooms

A vegetarian version of khoresh, this braise inspired by the popular Persian dish is made with cremini mushrooms, which keep their shape and offer earthy flavor. Enjoy it over rice.

Jerk Tofu Wrapped in Collard Leaves

This recipe from Bryant Terry highlights the earthy taste and the toothsome texture of collards, and offsets the greens with tofu that’s been soaked in a Jamaican-inspired marinade.

Cassoulet Toast

This isn't really cassoulet, but it is very, very good! Cut into little bars as a pre-dinner bite or serve one toast per person alongside a crisp salad of bitter greens for lunch.

You Have Time for Cassoulet As Long As It's Not Actually Cassoulet

No time for project cooking? This non-cassoulet is just, like, toast. And you definitely have time for toast.

An All-Pantry Meal Plan for Perilous Times

Experts recommend having a two-week supply of non-perishable food on hand in case of emergencies. So we developed a 14-day meal plan of pantry-friendly dinners. 

Crispy Tofu Balls

This recipe is a game-changer for people who think they don't like tofu. To get the right balance between moisture and texture, we provide three techniques for removing excess liquid.

Spinach and Olive Turkey Burgers

These turkey burgers are my nod to the Mediterranean, packed with fresh herbs, lemon, and red onion.

The Best Frozen Veggie Burgers Are the Ones You Make Yourself

Bonus: they're vegan and gluten-free, and you cook them straight out of the freezer.
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