Dates are so sweet, they can be filled with nutty tahini for a treat — no sugar needed. 

This fragrant, spice-kissed mélange of tender vegetables and Moroccan-inspired spices is brilliantly colored and full of flavor.

Fasolia has countless variations, hailing from the Middle East, Greece, Egypt, Ethiopia and more!

Chicken salad is much more interesting with the addition of crisp snap peas and sweet English peas.

Frozen peas give this quick and refreshing pea soup a vibrant color that's set off by parsley and mint pesto.

Quick and easy, these flavorful Indian fritters (called pakora in India) are packed with peas and carrots and served with a dollop of minty raita.

Teriyaki sauce and a kiss of honey give this simple stir-fry a memorably sweet and flavorful glaze.

To make the pesto, put the parsley, mint, garlic, pine nuts and lemon zest and juice in a food processor and blend until smooth. Add the Parmesan cheese and blend. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil until blended well. Top each bowl of soup with a large spoonful of pesto, and serve warm or chilled.

To make the pesto, put the parsley, mint, garlic, pine nuts and lemon zest and juice in a food processor and blend until smooth. Add the Parmesan cheese and blend. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil until blended well. Top each bowl of soup with a large spoonful of pesto, and serve warm or chilled.

Few things are more satisfying than a big bowl of pho and this 30-minute version means you can make it any day of the week.

Dark Chocolate Strawberry Truffles

This elegant dish is so simple—just some tomatoes, rosemary and wine, and the heat of the oven makes a flavorful sauce.

When juicy nectarines, peaches, plums and cherries are in season, they make a vibrant, colorful salsa for topping a filet of salmon.

With the magic of jerk seasoning, this simple slow-cooker dish takes on a spicy island vibe.

Tofu drinks up full flavored jerk sauce and pairs wonderfully with the sweetness of baked pineapple.