For this recipe, silken tofu is your secret ingredient, helping to emulsify and enrich a plant-based dressing. It adds creaminess without overwhelming the flavor. The mustard vinaigrette and the light crunch of spiced pistachio and sesame seed dukkah pair beautifully with sweet roasted cauliflower.
A pilau (or pulao) is more than just a rice dish; it can be served as a side or even as a complete meal on its own. To prepare it, the rice is first toasted, usually with oil and aromatic spices, which enhances the flavor and results in a fluffier texture.
This Basil Poppy Seed Yogurt Dressing comes together in a flash. Puree everything together in a blender until smooth. Yogurt, lemon juice and olive oil give it a tangy and creamy, yet not heavy base. It's flavored with basil and crunchy with poppy. It works on everything from tomato sandwiches to grilled bok choy and stone fruit salads.
Here are some pointers for how to get a meal on the table in under 30, along with a Garlic Ginger meatball recipe that can be served with one of two delicious sauces (Citrus and Ginger Glaze or Spicy Red Curry) and a variety of vegetable sides. Your weeknights just got easier and more delicious.
