Now is the season for Nantucket scallops, those sweet little nuggets from cold Atlantic waters. You could argue that they don’t need anything but the sizzle of butter in a hot pan, but you’d be wrong.

Some Indian seasonings enliven plain cauliflower in this recipe adapted from “Quick-Fix Indian” (Andrews McMeel) by Ruta Kahate. This recipe also can be roasted in the oven. To roast, omit the water, ...

Tandoori paste, made of red chiles and aromatic spices, packs enough of a flavor punch that there’s no need for added fats in this recipe. Plus, nonstick cooking spray is used in place of butter or ...

Technically, I realize you can’t make tandoori anything without one special piece of equipment — a type of oven called a tandoor. But you can take the same type of marinade — yogurt, with spices such ...

Note: This makes a terrific side to grilled chicken or fish, or a main dish spooned over rice and garnished with yogurt and cilantro. It's great warm or at room temperature. From Beth Dooley. • 2 ...

Meaty cauliflower stands in for thick-cut steaks in this Indian-inspired vegan recipe. It’s filling enough to serve as a main dish or as a hearty side for dinner served over rice. Each piece of ...

The humble cauliflower’s meteoric rise from a ho-hum vegetable relegated to crudités or steamed-vegetable medleys points to its impressive health benefits. High in fiber, vitamins and antioxidants, ...