2,086 verte recipes

Blueberries in black pepper Syrah syrup soaks fresh berries in a reduced red-wine syrup laced with vanilla and freshly cracked black pepper. A sophisticated make-ahead dessert for dinner parties.

Homemade duck sauce from peach preserves, white vinegar, fresh ginger, and scallions. Four ingredients, 20 minutes, and far better than the takeout packets.

Homemade whole wheat pita pocket bread with just four ingredients: whole wheat flour, yeast, honey, and water. Bakes in 5 minutes at high heat and puffs into perfect pockets.

Puree of leeks is a silky, pale green side dish of boiled leeks blended smooth with butter. Just two ingredients, served with fried bread triangles and coriander, or topped with soft-boiled eggs.

Three-ingredient banana condiment with lemon and raisins simmers into a thick, jammy spread for jolof rice. Make it ahead and store for weeks of West African flavor.

A savory vegetable stew made with dry lentils, potatoes and a bit of sherry.

These no-bake energy bars are delicious yet nutritious. They are easy to make, and handy to pick up.

Bold apple chutney with garlic, fresh ginger, and hot chilies. Simmer tart apples until mushy, then add pear strips that stay intact for texture. Makes 8-10 pints for canning.

Savory phyllo strudel filled with Spam, rice, mushrooms, and colorful vegetables seasoned with Dijon mustard and basil. A creative way to dress up canned meat.

Gooey butter pecan bars layered with melted marshmallows, chocolate chips, and coconut on a cake mix crust. A 5-minute prep, no-fuss dessert bar that disappears at every potluck and bake sale.

Make this quick, easy and delicious peanut sauce for a dipping sauce to accompany spring rolls, seafood or vegetables.

Hearty lentils simmered with bell peppers, hot chilies, and fresh tomatoes in Middle Eastern spices. Healthy vegetarian main or side served hot or cold.

Spinach Salad in Fresh Orange Dressing with Pine Nuts recipe

Yeast dough topped with sweet fennel-onion marmalade and honey-glazed pearl onions bakes into a savory tart with caramelized edges and herb-kissed layers.

Had this with cracked wheat bread. What a great meal!!

Roasted Cornish hens stuffed with cherry tomatoes, fennel, fresh basil, and garlic, served with butter-soft French roasted garlic bulbs.