Pasta recipes

Tom Yum Goong brings tangy lime, fragrant lemongrass, and plump shrimp together in a fiery Thai hot and sour soup that's ready in just 30 minutes. The ultimate comfort bowl for spice lovers.

A creamy and hearty vegetable soup of leeks, carrots, broccoli and tomatoes that's thickened and seasoned with sesame paste (tahini).

Vegan red cabbage and kidney bean soup with parsnips, carrots, and a smoky broth seasoned with liquid smoke, allspice, and thyme. Hearty, low-fat, and full of flavor.

This delicious spaghetti sauce is loaded with heart healthy ingredients. After trying this sauce, you will always skip the store-bought ones.

Creamy vegetarian sandwich spread made from fresh carrot juice and pulp blended with tahini. Savory, protein-rich filling with miso, garlic, and sesame in 5 minutes.

Creamy miso salad dressing with tahini, Chinese hot mustard, and rice vinegar blended smooth. A savory, umami-rich vegan dressing ready in minutes.

Misoshiru (Japanese miso soup): the traditional soybean-paste soup built on dashi broth and served with simple garnishes. Two ingredients, endless variations, ready in 15 minutes.

Japanese pickled asparagus marinated in miso paste and dry mustard for a tangy, umami-rich side dish or appetizer.

Don't know where I heard about this sauce, but it's a great drizzle for vegetables.

Par-cooked balti meat is a Birmingham-curry-house technique: meat simmered with masala paste then frozen for fast curry assembly. A make-ahead British-Indian meal prep base.

Tahini dressing for falafel with sesame paste, fresh lemon juice, garlic, and water. Four ingredients, creamy and nutty, ready in 5 minutes. The classic Middle Eastern drizzle sauce.

A quick, spicy hot sauce for falafel: tomato paste simmered with vegetable stock, chili paste, cumin, lemon and fresh herbs into a bright, fiery sauce in about five minutes. Drizzle it over falafel, shawarma or grilled veg.

This is a classic Japanese dish, first made famous by the chef Nobu Matsuhisa and served in all his Nobu restaurants. Serve with steamed spinach and brown /black rice or quinoa for a simple, but delicious dinner.

An easy homemade pizza sauce from a can of whole tomatoes, garlic, and basil, with optional tomato paste for body. Simmer 15 minutes for bright and fresh or up to an hour for thick and deep. No jarred sauce needed.

One-pot chicken dinner simmers a whole chicken with tomatoes, green pepper, okra, and chili powder into a Southern-style stew spooned over rice. Honest, hearty, and feeds a crowd of 8.

Japanese nori rice balls (onigiri) with brown rice, steamed carrot sticks, and tangy umeboshi paste, served with a ginger-soy dipping sauce. A simple vegan snack or lunch.