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This smoky, fiery concoction is inspired by Bar Amá’s “Bus Driver” salsa.

Make this salad without plating anxiety: Treat the daikon rounds like a deck of cards and let them fall where they may.

Why you should stock up on carrots at the farmers' market, and 22 recipes for using them

Cooked in an aromatic sauce of leeks, garlic, and tomato paste, these lentils come alive

Tuscan kale, also called black kale, dinosaur kale, Lacinato kale, and cavolo nero, has long, narrow, very dark green bumpy leaves; it is available at farmers’ markets and some supermarkets.

This chunky grain dish is freshened up with a delicious combination of dill, parsley, and mint. If you don’t have all three, use a handful of whatever tender herbs you’ve got. If you substitute regular lemon for the Meyer lemon, use less zest and juice: Regular lemons are more aggressive.

Lentils and rice pair together beautifully, and this hearty version gets subtlety from a bit of saffron and cinnamon.