Spiced Falafel
Falafel, the deep fried balls of chickpeas or fava beans infused with Middle Eastern spices and herbs, are very easy to prepare at home. If you aren't familiar with them, imagine a Middle Eastern version of a hush puppy.
Steel Cut Oats With Toppings // 9 Variations
9 delicious variations on the perfect steel cut oat base. Porridge is a great breakfast - very nourishing and cozy and so full of potential variation. Our favorite? The Tropics -- coconut, pineapple, passion fruit, and cashews. Find your favorite!
Fiery Cider
This recipe is from the cookbook "Vinegar Revival" by Harry Rossenblum. It's one of our favorite versions of the traditional New England cure-all for many ailments including aches, pains, colds, flus, congestion, and heartburn.
Roasted Buttercup Squash Cups with Apple Slaw
Fall flavors abound in this tasty variation of classic roasted squash recipes. Erin French, in her lovely book The Lost Kitchen - A Good Life Found in Freedom Maine, tells an inspiring story of courage and resolve...all for the love of food.
Creamy Corn and Shiitake Mushroom Soup
This simple soup pairs sweet corn with earthy shiitake mushrooms, achieving a delicious balance of flavors. One of our favorite dishes from Andrea Nyugen's Into The Vietnamese Kitchen, we love making this when we're craving a creamy soup but don't want the cream! Also, the rich shiitake mushrooms make this dish feel more substantial than a standard vegetable soup.
Spicy Whipped Feta with Roasted Red Peppers
This crowd-pleasing dip is both delicious and convenient for holiday entertaining. Just combine the ingredients in a food processor, wait a couple hours, and you're ready to serve.
Three-Chile Harissa
Use this delicious home-made Harissa as a rub for roasted chicken. With its three different types of chile, it gives just the right heat and depth of flavor.