"This warm, bright, and flavorful salad is a wonderful weeknight option when you don't want to do a lot of fussing but are still craving a filling, protein-packed bowl. All you have to do is roast some chickpeas and sweet potatoes, and toss some greens in my easy lime dressing. This dressing lives up to its name, using just three ingredients and taking 3 minutes to prepare! The sweet potatoes and chickpeas are topped with spicy cayenne pepper to give the salad a bit of heat, which the lime and maple dressing balances with light sweetness.

I substituted coconut milk for heavy cream and doubled the pepper flakes. Cannellini beans are labelled as "White Kidney Beans" in my supermarket. Panko adds a nice crunch to the arugula. Great recipe!

I subbed black beans, added a red pepper and a bit more water to the rice. Homemade hot sauce on serving.

This chili, featuring kidney beans and lentils, is loaded with protein and flavour.

"This Copycat Starbuck's Lemon Loaf is homemade and full of lemon flavor with a lemon glaze on top that makes it even better than Starbuck's!"

Suggested by Deirdre Brown as her favourite soup!

Served for Michael's birthday in 2024!

Makes about 30 muffins

Active time: 35 minutes start to finish: 1¼ hours (includes cooling)

The rise-and-shine brigade will love these little carrot cakes enriched with apples, coconut, and pecans. The recipe is from the Morning Glory Café, on Nantucket. The recipe can be easily halved if desired, although the muffins keep beautifully.

Watch the video of Melissa Clark making cauliflower shawarma with spicy tahini here.