On hot days and nights, eschew hot food and embrace salads instead.

Hungry for a vegetarian breakfast? Looking for a satisfying hot lunch? Need a quick but comforting dinner idea after a long day? This Hearty Tofu Scramble is the answer.

This pasta salad delivers a full flavor profile with the inclusion of feta cheese, kalamata olives, and a balsamic vinaigrette.

Jackfruit is the largest tree-borne fruit and it is native to South and Southeast Asia. The green fruit has a mild flavor that works well with marinades and sauces and has a distinct meat-like texture, reminiscent of tender pulled pork or slow cooked poultry.

Fattoush is a Levantine salad made with toasted or fried pita bread and seasonal vegetables and herbs.

If you're looking for a hearty, meatless dish, this stew fits the bill.

As the kids head back to school and the days get shorter, you might feel pressed for time and healthy dinner ideas. Let us help!

Serve this soup with rustic bread as a delicious prelude to any fall meal, particularly turkey or earthy grain based dishes, such as wheat berry or kamut salads.

Feature the soup as an entrée accompanied by a crisp Waldorf salad or garlic bread. Toasted pine nuts make a nice garnish.

Accompany this dish with something simple, crunchy and tart to complement the rich, smoky flavors.

Add calabacitas to grilled chicken or fish, serve over cooked grains, or simply fold in a warm corn tortilla for a quick vegetarian meal.

Use meaty wild mushrooms for this dish, such as chanterelles, porcini or oyster mushrooms. The rich, earthy flavors of this dish make it a wonderful side for grilled or roasted meats and poultry.

A sweet bread filled with plums and topped with brown sugar, cinnamon and pecan.

An easy dish with plenty of “wow” factor.

Greek salad, garlicky green beans, marinated feta cheese or rice pilaf studded with olives are all great side dishes with gyros.

Versatile zaalouk is a hearty and flavorful main dish over brown rice; or a dip with chopped vegetables and pita, served warm or cold.

The combination of the toasted couscous and the slightly caramelized vegetables is irresistible, served at room temperature with grilled kebabs, burgers or seafood.