Dri… recipes

A rich Mediterranean sun-dried tomato dip pureed smooth with garlic, oregano, thyme, and olive oil. Microwave method makes it fast, and it keeps in the fridge for a month.

Dry veggieburger mix combines blender-cracked corn, brown rice, white rice, lentils, black beans, oatmeal, and whole-wheat flour into a shelf-stable pantry mix. Add water to make custom plant-based patties.

Brown rice stuffing with mixed dried fruit, sautéed onions, celery, and a trio of herbs. A hearty, naturally gluten-free alternative to bread stuffing that feeds a holiday crowd with ease.

Cucumber pineapple salsa tosses crisp cucumber, sweet pineapple, and chewy dried cranberries with jalapeno, lime, and fresh ginger. A bright, no-cook fruit salsa for grilled chicken, fish, or tortilla chips.

This green-bean dish is outstanding. The green beans exude aromatic flavors and have an interesting chewy texture.

A gorgeous three-ingredient salad with smoky roasted hot chili peppers, chewy sun-dried tomatoes, and sweet raisins. Sweet, spicy, tangy, and ready in 10 minutes.

Turkey meatloaf with sun-dried tomatoes, Italian herbs, and egg whites instead of whole eggs. Sauteed aromatics cooked into the mix give this lighter meatloaf deep, savory flavor.

Sun-dried tomato marinara with tri-color bell peppers, horseradish, and hot sauce. A bold, chunky pasta sauce with concentrated tomato flavor from both fresh and sun-dried tomatoes.

Orzo tossed with rehydrated sun-dried tomatoes, mushrooms, onions, and fresh basil. No-oil pasta sautéed in chicken broth instead of butter. Ready in 25 minutes for an easy weeknight dinner.

Sun-dried tomato tapenade with capers, garlic, lemon, and herbes de Provence. Rehydrated, oil-cured for a week, then pulsed into a coarse Provencal spread.

Rolled oatmeal cookies with whole wheat flour, dried fruit, and buttermilk. Thin, crispy cut-out cookies made with oil instead of butter, no eggs required.

This Eastern European compote simmers dried apples, pears, prunes, and raisins in apple cider with honey and warm spices. A make-ahead fruit dessert that improves over two weeks in the fridge.

Cinnamon rolls filled with maple syrup, dried cranberries, and toasted pecans. Egg-washed for a golden crust, these make a stunning holiday or weekend brunch centerpiece.

Tender wine-baked chicken tossed with penne, rehydrated sun-dried tomatoes, portobello mushrooms, and fresh basil in a creamy evaporated milk sauce. This elegant 30-minute pasta dinner tastes like fine dining at home.

Curry-scented jasmine rice pilaf studded with dried cranberries, currants, pears, figs and toasted sunflower seeds. Fragrant, jewel-toned side dish for roasted chicken, pork or holiday tables.

Dried tart cherry scones with orange zest and cold butter cut in for a flaky, tender crumb. A simple breakfast bake best served warm from the oven.