Grill-charred vegetables flavored with a tangy vinaigrette may sound simple, but small details can make a big difference. The key to grilling vegetables is prepping each one properly for peak...
As with many meatless patties, black bean burgers often get their structure from fillers that rob them of their black bean flavor. We wanted burgers that featured earthy bean flavor...
Falafel, savory fried chickpea patties, should have a moist, light interior and a well-browned, crisp crust. Starting with dried chickpeas was essential; falafel made with canned chickpeas were mushy and...
For appealing quinoa patties, we used white quinoa, which softened enough for us to shape. An egg plus a yolk and some fresh bread crumbs bound the grains together; chilling...
We wanted to combine two of our favorite summer pleasures by incorporating corn into a crab cake packed with sweet crabmeat, the barest breading, and just enough binder to hold...
Fish cakes are fast to make in the food processor, but many recipes add so much filler that they taste more like bread crumbs than fish. We used fresh cod...
Lamb shoulder chops are significantly less expensive than rib or loin chops, and their flavor is much more complex due to their delicate networks of fat and collagenrich connective tissue...
Greek gyros are classic sandwiches of seasoned, marinated lamb, tomato, lettuce, and cucumber-yogurt tzatziki sauce stuffed inside a soft pita. The traditional method for cooking the meat employs an electric...
Middle Eastern kofte are lamb kebabs made from ground lamb mixed with lots of warm spices and fresh herbs. The seasoned meat is shaped into logs, skewered, and refrigerated for...