
Moroccan Vegetable Ragoût
Kale, chickpeas, and sweet potatoes combine for a unique sweet-savory flavor in this unusually spiced stew. Serve with a green salad and couscous studded with

Kale, chickpeas, and sweet potatoes combine for a unique sweet-savory flavor in this unusually spiced stew. Serve with a green salad and couscous studded with

Sirloin tips are a great choice for a quick braise, as they’re full of flavor and will have a pleasantly chewy texture after 20 minutes

Escarole is a member of the chicory family, and cooking it for a short amount of time tames its bitter edge. SERVES 3 TO 4

he mildness of the cod gets a wonderful punch from spicy chorizo. SERVES 4 INGREDIENTS 2 small leeks (or 1 large) 6 oz. chorizo

This is a take on xim-xim, a traditional stew from Brazil by way of West Africa. Xim-xim relies on a specific set of ingredients: dendê

Top this satisfying stew with the salty blue cheese and walnut croutons, breaking them up into the stew as you eat. SERVES 6 INGREDIENTS

Broiling the eggplant first helps it keep its shape in the stew. SERVES 4 TO 6 INGREDIENTS 11/2 lb. eggplant, preferably plump round ones

To prepare fresh baby artichokes, trim them as shown below. If you can’t find fresh baby artichokes, good-quality frozen ones will do. SERVES 6

It’s well worth the effort to find a dried chipotle, which gives the broth a wonderful smoky spice. To make fried tortilla strips, cut corn

North African in spirit, this hearty sweet and savory stew is perfect in winter. Serve it with couscous or good crusty bread. SERVES 4 TO