Jody Williams

Jody Williams and Rita Sodi · Via Carota

This is a remarkably hands-off approach to preparing beets; aside from making sure they're very clean before you cook them, there is no prep needed. The beets' skins are nutritious. Healthy greens are a sign of freshness — use those too.

Jody Williams · Buvette

Remember, big dishes can be small dishes. This deeply concentrated version of braised oxtails is a lot of heft in a small package. Not only can you make this in advance, but it's actually better if you do. Oxtails can be purchased in most grocery stores, or from ethnic or specialty butchers.