Recipes

Chana Mushroom Masala - Recipe

Chana masala (spicy chickpeas) is one of those ten dishes you will find at pretty much every Indian restaurant in America. You can understand why: it is inexpensive, delicious, healthy and satisfying. The mass …

Smoked Pineapple and Tomatillo Salsa - Recipe

NOTE: I no longer recommend jury-rigged stovetop smoking. I’ve since learned that creating smoke in a low-oxygen sealed environment like this creates unnecessarily high levels of carcinogens. See my Smoked Tofu Buns …

Vegetarian Frijoles Charros - Mexican Cowboy Beans with Smoked Onion - Recipe

Frijoles charros are a classic way of serving beans in Mexico. Unlike refried beans, the pinto beans are served whole, in a broth redolent of smoke and tomato. Traditionally, that smoke flavor comes from bacon. NOTE: I …

Persian Baked Zucchini - Recipe

Persian Baked Zucchini Zucchini season is just about to hit in earnest. This recipe is a nice way to turn them into a delicious side dish with minimal effort. It mostly handles its own business in the oven, so you can …

King Oyster Mushroom Lettuce Wraps with Ssamjang - Recipe

Turkish Chickpea and Potato Stew with Baharat - Recipe

Turkish Chickpea and Potato Stew with Baharat I’m obsessed with baharat lately. Baharat is a spice mixture that is popular throughout North Africa, the Levant and the Middle East. Most versions include black pepper, …