Donna Hay

For the best results, buy fresh full-cream ricotta. It's available at delicatessens and the deli counter of supermarkets.

If you’re baking more than one tray of cookies at a time, swap their shelf positions in the oven halfway through cooking time to ensure even coloring.

Baste grilled steaks with a sweet and spicy chile-ginger sauce, then pile into tortillas with kimchi, cilantro, and mayo for a fusion dinner everyone will love.

Ask your butcher for lamb backstraps, an interior cut from the loin that is lean and exceedingly tender.

Asparagus, snap peas, green onions, edamame, spinach, and cilantro make this vegetarian noodle stir-fry plenty green and powerfully healthy.

This quick version of the classic Vietnamese soup is steeped with aromatic spices and finished off with a waft of refreshing herbs.

Raw cacao powder retains a higher portion of nutrients than more common cocoa powder, which is usually heated during manufacturing. Swap the almond meal here for hazelnut meal, if you prefer.

Snow peas and water chestnuts add a fresh crunch to these tasty dumplings

Quinoa—either red, black, or white—adds body and heartiness to this warming bowl of tomato-basil soup.

Zucchini ribbons take the place of pasta in this naturally gluten-free vegetarian casserole.

Make these gluten-free quinoa and sweet potato "muffins" ahead for a quick breakfast or energizing mid-day snack.

Homemade strawberry jam and almonds top off this easy gluten-free tart.

This fall grain salad combines spelt with kabocha squash that's been roasted in a smoky paprika and pomegranate molasses glaze.

The gluten-free crust for these vegetarian pizzas is made from cauliflower that's been ground into fine crumbs and mixed with almond flour and Parmesan cheese.

Dukkah, an Egyptian nut and spice mix, creates a deeply flavorful crust for salmon fillets when tossed with puffed amaranth.

Toss Brussels sprouts, asparagus, green beans, and fennel with green goddess dressing for a healthful, vibrant—and verdant—salad.

Forget croutons: crispy kale adds all the satisfying crunch you need to Caesar salad.