Darshana Thacker Wendel

The easy curry marinade in this tantalizing recipe transforms a block of tofu into a mouthwatering treat. The bite-size chunks—bundled with thin…

Nopales, also known as prickly pear, nopalitos, or cactus paddles, are a centuries-old staple in Mexican cooking. Once de-spined, the culinary cacti…

These rustic fruit tarts start with a hand-shaped crust that gets its tenderness and golden hue from mashed sweet potato. Stewed apples,…

If you’re tossing your broccoli stalks in the compost pile, you’re seriously missing out. Their tender texture and earthy sweetness make them…

Saag is a classic Indian dish typically made with cubes of paneer cheese, but in this plant-based version we’ve swapped the dairy…

This fun tamales-inspired dish features savory waffles made with corn (in the form of masa harina and cornmeal) and an easy black…

Croutons are crucial to panzanella, which gets its name in part from the Italian word for bread. This low-fat version omits oil…

These tartlets will steal the show at your next party or picnic. The filling for this healthy raw dessert is 100 percent…

Looking to reduce food waste? Don’t toss your carrot tops, especially if you get them at the farmers market! Carrot greens mix…

Fruit isn’t just for sweet treats! In this vegan chili, blueberries—which are both blended into the stew and used as a garnish—deliver…

These Korean-inspired waffles incorporate scallions and acorn squash into the savory batter to create the perfect fluffy base for a heaping pile…

Creamy hummus and sumac-spiced veggies give these sandwiches a distinct Middle Eastern flare, especially when drizzled with or dipped in the homemade…