As far back as anybody can remember, red beans and rice have been a traditional Monday meal in New Orleans. (registration required)

Braised dishes are often served with a creamy side like mashed potatoes, polenta, or grits. Black beans offer an earthy change of pace.

Serve this cool Indian condiment with naan or crisp flatbread; it also tastes great with grilled lamb or chicken.

These cool, slippery noodles are just the thing on a hot day. They don't require cooking, and they only get better as they marinate in the refrigerator. (registration required)...

You can practically live on this salad in sultry weather. It tastes bright and fresh and is satisfying without being heavy.

With its dose of flaxseed oil, this salad represents an attempt to get more omega-3s into the diet. The hazelnut oil is simply for deliciousness, complementing the toasted nuts and crisp-tender green beans....

Pounding the spice paste with a mortar and pestle is hard work, but that’s what brings out all the nuanced flavors.

A leek, carrot, and celery mirepoix, cooked until tender with white beans, gets a crisp, crunchy texture and rustic flavor from a garlicky bread-crumb topping.