22 half moon recipes

Gingered apricot hand pies made from refrigerator biscuits filled with chopped dried apricots, dark brown sugar, and ground ginger. Quick, half-moon pastries crimped with a fork and baked golden. A shortcut dessert ready fast.

Crispy pan-fried tofu stuffed into pita pockets with crunchy cucumber, radish, celery, and fresh dill. A vegetarian sandwich that's packed with texture and ready in 30 minutes.

Italian rice and endive soup with fresh tomatoes, carrots, and basil. A light vegetarian meal ready in 45 minutes, simmered in vegetable stock with curly endive for a pleasantly bitter depth.

A wholesome white bean soup with carrots, celery, green beans, garlic, and basil, brightened with lemon juice. Vegan, high fiber, and kid-friendly comfort food from dried beans.

Authentic miso soup made from scratch with homemade dashi, kombu, bonito flakes, wakame, tofu, and barley miso. A nourishing Japanese staple ready in 40 minutes with real umami depth.

Crisp romaine and baby spinach salad dressed in a creamy oil-free rouille made from toasted hazelnuts, pimientos, and white balsamic vinegar. Light, vibrant, and ready in 25 minutes.