Healthyish

Our no-soak bean recipe is foolproof and ripe for improvisation. Throw in whatever moves you and simmer away.

For this cod recipe, you want to cook it at a lazy simmer; it will make all the difference between buttery, flaky fish and rubbery, tough fillets.

Had kasha or soba? You’ve tasted buckwheat. The flour has an earthy, mineral flavor that pairs especially well with tart fruits, like these cherries.

This is not your usual garlic-and-oil sauté: Lime pickle brings a spicy and pungent kick.

This crunchy, nutty, oat-packed loaf can be sliced for breakfast on the go, toasted and topped with yogurt or cream cheese, or eaten in place of an energy bar. 

The batter for these fritter-like cakes is pretty dry, but that’s what yields crisp results. Pressing them flat in the pan also helps maximize the crunch factor.

It might look like a lot when the greens are raw, but add them all anyway. They’ll quickly wilt down to a silky texture.

Don’t bother trying to divide this fillet into tidy portions. Instead, use a spoon to break it into perfectly imperfect pieces.

The mushrooms are not salted as they cook—this is intentional. The teriyaki sauce they’re tossed in adds plenty.

If a fudgy brownie and chewy chocolate chip cookie had a baby, it would be this decadent creation.

No matter how fanatical you are about straining the milk, some sediment will settle as it sits. Shake or stir before using.

If you think mackerel is too fishy, this is the recipe that will change your mind. And if nothing else, you'll love the crispy potatoes.

You'll see fibers running through the cooked steak; make sure to cut across them for tender slices.

Starting the chop in a hot pan lets you get a good initial sear; lowering the heat gives you control while it cooks through.

This toasted spelt soup with escarole and white beans was inspired by the classic Italian pasta and bean stew. Unlike macaroni, the grains stay nice and chewy, even when reheated days later.

Fresh herbs, such as parsley and cilantro, can be subbed for the microgreens.

This soup is trendy ramen’s healthier sibling: The buckwheat in soba is nutritious and a good source of fiber (in a flavorful maitake mushroom soy broth, too).

Chermoula, a spice and herb sauce popular in Morocco and Tunisia, can be used as a marinade or condiment for these crispy chicken breasts over escarole.

Ginger and turmeric have anti-inflammatory powers, the juices deliver vitamin C, and staying hydrated is always a good idea. As for the Quantum Cold & Flu Liquid Extract? It’s touted as a “highly effective” herbal elixir. We’ll take their word for it.

King trumpet mushrooms star in this salad served at Brooklyn's Prime Meats. They're available at many supermarkets, but you'll find them at better prices at many Asian markets. Crimini (baby bella) mushrooms are a fine substitute.

These glazed dried shiitake mushrooms are addicting. You've been forewarned.