Eating

Three things to know about this classic Italian dish. It's incredibly easy to make. A little goes a long way. It's a perfect example of eat-more-vegetables-and-less meat. A Wow of a meal for less than $10 and less than 10 minutes of preparation.

Luscious, creamy rice. Sweet squash and smoky pancetta roasting in the oven while you're stirring on the stovetop. Elegant and hearty for the first almost-cold night of Fall.

75 cents per serving of this luscious, impressive vegetable course. You'll be amazed you made it yourself. Easily. If you love cauliflower, you'll love it even more. If you're a cauliflower denier, this'll convert you to a lover.

You can grow tomatoes, peppers, cilantro and parsley in a single pot. Sure, it's a little crowded - but it grows well with six hours a day of summer sun. With global warming, it grows until November.

Better than a chocolate Easter bunny. The definition of chocolate, two Ways. In one. Big, deep, dark chocolate flavor. Not too sweet. Rich but amazingly light. Part airy, moist cake. Part silky light pudding. A total mystery how it turns out this Way.

Not a typo. A Fall salad that will stand up to anything. Substantial and refreshing. Not overpowering. Bright, sharp, earthy and aromatic. With 4 days worth of Vitamin A, 3 days of Vitamin C and 2 weeks of Vitamin K. The season's best-tasting nutritional supplement.

Snack of the Month. Another great reason to make a big batch of salsa verde when tomatillos are in season. 20 minutes to make a bowlful. To make a week's worth of vibrant, flavorful meals. Or just whip together this brilliant snack in five minutes.

So simple and so great. A basic, almost ancient, cooking activity that you probably never thought to try. Your very first will be Better than any Graham cracker you've ever bought. Light, airy, crisp, nutty, slightly sweet. Remarkably satisfying. And so much healthier.