Author: Dan Wainfan

This recipe from Aramark Chef Isaiah Simon features bok choy, shiitake mushrooms and other vegetables with ramen in a miso-ginger-sesame broth. It gets topped with chicken and Thai red curry cream.

Sautéed Brussels sprouts and Portobello mushrooms over harissa barley with a jalapeno green pea mash

This one-skillet pasta dish combines sautéed summer squash and mushrooms with diced tomatoes, basil and oregano.

Strawberry Johnny Cakes 2 cups skim milk2 Tbsp butter1/2 cup rice flour1 1/2 cups Quaker® cornmeal1/4 cup granulated sugar1 tsp baking powder1 tsp salt1 ea large egg2 cups strawberries (halved, sliced)1 tsp granulated sugar Whisk rice flour, cornmeal, 1/4 cup sugar, baking powder and salt in a large bowl.Heat milk and butter to a simmer.Pour

Southwest-Style Oat Bowl 4 cups water1 pinch salt2 cups Quaker Kettle Hearty® oats3/4 cup salsa (divided into 1/2 cup & 1/4 cup)4 ea eggs (fried sunny side up or over easy)1 ea avocado (peeled, seeded and diced (1 cup))chopped cilantro or green onions (optional) In heavy large saucepan, bring water and salt to a brisk

Roasted Asparagus and Mushroom Polenta Bowl Polenta1 cup Quaker® cornmeal4 cups water2 tsp extra virgin olive oil1 tsp saltChipotle Yogurt Sauce4 oz nonfat plain Greek yogurt2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil2 tsp lemon juice1/2 Tbsp chipotle en adobo1 ea garlic cloveRoasted Asparagus and Mushroom Polenta Bowl1 cup cooked polenta1.5 oz roasted asparagus (cut into 1"

Dried Apricot, Almond and Chia Oatmeal 2 cups almond milk (unsweetened)1 cup Quaker Kettle Hearty® oats1/4 tsp salt1 Tbsp honey1/4 tsp almond extract1/2 cup almonds (sliced)1/2 cup dried apricots (sliced 1/4")1/4 cup orange juice (fresh)2 Tbsp black chia seeds Soak the dried apricots in the fresh orange juice for at least 15 minutes. Soak the

5-Minute Mug Cake 1 cup chickpeas (canned, rinsed, drained)3 Tbsp honey1/2 cup almond milk (unsweetened)1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract4 Tbsp cocoa powder (unsweetened)4 Tbsp almond flour1 1/2 tsp baking powder2 Tbsp dark chocolate chips1 Tbsp shredded coconut (optional) Blend chickpeas, honey, almond milk, and vanilla in a blender or food processor until smooth. Then add

Avocado Chickpea Salad 1 cup chickpeas (canned, rinsed, drained)1/2 ea avocado1 Tbsp Greek yogurt (plain, nonfat)1/2 tsp lime juice (fresh)1 ea green onion (chopped)1 Tbsp cilantro (chopped)1/4 tsp salt (to taste)1/8 tsp pepper (to taste) In a bowl, smash together chickpeas and avocado with the back of a fork until you get the texture that

Baked Lemon Mediterranean Pasta Salad 1 lb pasta (lentil or chickpea)1 ea lemon (sliced)2 cups chickpeas (canned, rinsed, drained)1 ea red onion (thinly sliced)1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)1/2 cup parsley (chopped)1/2 cup tahini1 Tbsp lemon juice2 Tbsp olive oilsalt and pepper (to taste) Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta