Roasted garlic/2 recipes

Zuni Vegetable Stew recipe

Here, beef brisket takes on an Asian flare. Slices of meat are braised in an aromatic stock seasoned with star anise, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, red pepper and dark molasses. As a final step, pureed eggplant is stirred in, for flavor and thickening.

A light yet tasty chickpea salad is made with carrot, chickpea, scallions and parsley, tossed with cider vinegar, a bit yogurt and basil. It's a refreshing salad that can be stuffed in the pita bread, or accompany any main course.

A new but scrumptious side dish that can be served with baked fish or a pot roast.