Seitan, a protein-rich food made from wheat gluten, stands in for beef in this inventive bourguignon from Twitter cofounder Biz Stone.

Snack smarter with these homemade health bars, which include a variety of tangy dried fruits and brown-rice syrup for a touch of sweetness.

The pungent flavors of parsley, capers, and red onions give this salad an unforgettable bite.

A creamy and rich tart with a tropical taste.

Sweet potatoes' orange glow gives away their beta-carotene content. By serving this dip with whole-wheat pita and raw vegetables such as red peppers and broccoli, you also get selenium, vitamin C, and sulforaphane.

This simple salad is juicy and refreshing, especially on a hot summer day.

Peel away the tough exterior of a rutabaga to discover a hearty, firm flesh that's tasty and filling. In addition to this light potato salad, add rutabagas to rustic vegetable soups, or roast them along with other root vegetables such as carrots, turnips, and parsnips

Broccoli, onion, tomatoes, yellow zucchini, and eggplant, coupled with nutty wheat berries (unprocessed whole kernels of wheat), make a lusty dish that works as an entree or a side dish.

After folding a couple of these dumplings, you'll be a pro. Enlist your friends and make a party of it.

A little broth goes a long way in this Asian noodle dish. Store black sesame seeds, available in most supermarkets and Asian grocery stores, in the refrigerator. They have a high oil content and could go rancid if stored improperly.

Serving the rice on the side lets diners choose how much to use.

The folate in the chickpeas produces dopamine, a neurotransmitter linked to pleasure. The vitamin C in the red peppers helps counteract the damage brought about by the stress hormone cortisol.

The sunflower seeds and spinach in this salad are top-notch sources of magnesium, which enables your body to create dopamine. The avocado's vitamin B6 produces serotonin, a calming neurotransmitter.

Use green Tabasco sauce, which is made with jalapenos. It has a kick like red Tabasco, but doesn't taste quite as vinegary.

Look for a pure chile powder; its only ingredient is ground chile pepper. For genuine BBQ flavor, couple this spicy tofu with crunchy slaw and serve as a sandwich or wrapped in a large leaf of lettuce with sliced tomato and red onion.

These drinks make a refreshing and nutritious snack -- especially once you swirl in fresh fruit.

Choose soft, plump dried figs for this easy, healthy dessert. Very hard figs won't soften even as they soak. If you include the zest, choose an organic orange to avoid pesticide residues.

Saffron, a delicate yellow-orange spice, comes from the dried, cured stigmas of the purple saffron flower. You'll find it at most grocery stores and specialty food markets.

Silken tofu makes this dessert smooth, while fresh lemon juice adds a burst of tart flavor. You can make the lemon cream in advance, cover it, and keep it in the refrigerator up to three days.

The subtle sweetness of blueberries is an unexpected addition to a salad of peppery arugula.

Try these delicious dishes anytime.

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