Packed with omega-3 fatty acids, walnuts add richness to this light breading; the coating keeps the chicken moist.

Small and mighty, these baby cabbages cleanse the body and may help prevent cancer.

Trout is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, nutrients believed to promote healthy heart function.

Change up this recipe by using half olive oil and half walnut oil, and top the beets with tossed walnuts. You can also use a mixture of beets such as Chioggia, golden, and red.

Miso is a super-healthy fermented soy product. Use dark miso for heartier winter fare, and light miso for summer soups, dips, and sauces.

An elegant member of the aster family, it's low in calories, a good source of vitamins and minerals, and replete with nutrients that ease digestion and lower cholesterol.

This recipe combines golden raisins and Parmesan cheese from the West with sesame and tea from the East.

Forget the wok and use a skillet large enough to hold a single layer of tofu, which will ensure that your tofu browns and becomes crisp. For a spicier version, you can double the curry paste to 2 teaspoons. Serve with rice noodles or jasmine rice.

Brown-rice gives this vegetarian stir-fry a nutty flavor and hearty texture and offers up more fiber than white rice has.

This saute is delicious as a side dish or tossed with pasta as a main course.

This easy, dressed-up chicken has its roots in North African cooking. If you have time, marinate the chicken in the spices overnight, which will enhance the flavor. You can also substitute golden raisins for the dates. Serve this dish with couscous or brown rice.

Caramelized turnips are the surprise ingredient in this lively dish. Serve this over whole-wheat pasta.

Greens and garlic make a great pair, especially when cooked in a little oil. This versatile master recipe works for any type of tender green. Cooking time will vary according to how young and small the greens are, so taste as you cook and use your judgment. Try red, green, or rainbow chard, or substitutes like beet greens, bok choy, mizuna (a variety of Japanese mustard green with sawtooth leaves), and spinach.