1,131 whole recipes

Most health food stores sell many kinds of whole grain cereals. Follow directions on package, but increase the amount of water by 1/2 cup for every two servings.

A simple vegetarian buckwheat and rice bake with fresh tomatoes, onion, and basil. Simmered on the stove, then baked until firm. Budget-friendly whole grain comfort in 45 minutes.

Toasted pearl barley pilaf simmered in chicken broth with fresh basil, green onions, and a pinch of nutmeg. A nutty, herbaceous whole grain side dish ready in one hour.

Pearl barley pilaf simmered in chicken broth with green peas, sauteed onion, garlic, and a splash of soy sauce. A hearty whole grain side dish ready in 40 minutes.

Spicy cranberry relish sweetened with honey and simmered with a whole chopped orange, ginger, cinnamon, and cardamom. A warmly spiced, refined-sugar-free relish for Thanksgiving turkey and beyond.

A slow cooker whole chicken braised with sliced apples, beer, oyster sauce, soy sauce, sesame oil, and orange peel. Set it in the morning and dinner's ready by evening.

Baked apple pancake with cinnamon-sugar sliced apples beneath a simple egg batter, baked until the edges are golden and crisp. A one-pan breakfast for the whole family.

Spicy pear relish simmered with whole cloves, cinnamon, lemon slices, and sugar. A make-ahead condiment that pairs with roast chicken and turkey, or doubles as a warm dessert.

Frijoles de olla are traditional Mexican pot beans simmered with whole garlic heads, onion, and cilantro. Simple black beans cooked from dried in their own broth, no soaking required.

Whole smoked trout on a charcoal grill with lemon and lime slices in the cavity. Low and slow over soaked wood chips for flaky, smoky fish with minimal effort.

Homemade Tia Maria coffee liqueur made with brandy, strong coffee, sugar, and a whole vanilla bean. Just four ingredients and 30 days of patience for a rich, smooth sip.

Lemon chicken with basil simmered in white wine and tomato sauce with whole lemon wedges that soften enough to eat. A bright, one-pan skillet dinner served over rice.

Whole baked trout in white wine with marjoram, parsley, thyme, and butter. A simple oven-poached fish with delicate herbs in the cavity and a wine-butter pan sauce.

Classic dill pickles brine fresh cucumbers in a sweet-salty vinegar solution with whole bunches of fresh dill. A traditional small-batch refrigerator pickle ready in 2-3 days.

Grilled soft-shell crab sandwiches: whole crabs grilled hot for two and a half minutes per side, piled onto rolls with green chile aioli, mixed greens, and sliced tomato.

Whole peeled oranges glazed in a candied citrus-zest syrup with cream of tartar, mace, and orange liqueur. A classic French dessert that chills to a glossy, fragrant finish.