Falafel may be king of Middle Eastern street food, but that doesn’t mean you have to travel to enjoy it at its best. Boasting a crisp, golden-brown exterior and a center that’s soft, tender, and packed with chickpeas and fresh herbs, our favorite homemade falafel recipe hits all those classic Middle Eastern flavors and familiar […]

We love an easy one-pot dinner for the simplicity and the cleanup. This one-pot creamy pasta is kind of like the grown-up version of mac & cheese, but even easier and better. The broccoli is in no way hidden, but it’s a great way to sneak in an extra serving of greens, and even the […]

In the kitchen, pumpkin is usually only used in pies or in soups. However this curry recipe is here to change your mind about the iconic orange gourd. The earthy, sweet vegetable is the perfect base for a spicy, Thai-inspired coconut curry.  We begin by roasting the pumpkin to provide some caramelization and nuttiness that […]

Nothing says love like pasta. This creamy sauce will have you falling in love with yourself for making it. It’s unexpectedly easy to make, but would impress anybody. If you are looking for a Valentine’s Day meal to make or an easy weeknight dinner, this is the answer. The sauce is based after our beloved Marry […]

In this meat-free Vietnamese classic, the pressed tofu will marinade twice: once quickly before cooking so it doesn’t soak up too much liquid and again after it’s cooked, to flavor it through. A French baguette will do the job, but getting your hands on an airier, lighter, thin-and-crisp-crusted Vietnamese baguette is the ultimate. Made this? Let […]

Fans of creamed spinach will absolutely love this hearty, creamy kale and gnocchi bake that puts the classic side dish front-and-center on your plate with gnocchi as the main attraction. It’s quick to put together since the gnocchi cook right in the sauce, making them extra creamy and delicious. While the kale shouldn’t be soaking […]

Step off the bustling New York City subway any day of the week, and you will be immediately transported to a world of tantalizing aromas found only at the renowned halal carts. The air is thick with the heavenly scent of spices of the Middle East, drawing you closer to the culinary delights that await. […]

Lomo Saltado is a very popular Peruvian dish with origins in chifa cuisine. Chifa is the culinary mashup developed by Chinese-Peruvian immigrants who applied Cantonese techniques and ingredients to Peruvian foods. This dish is the epitome of this amazing fusion of culinary worlds. The recipe takes aji amarillo (Peruvian chiles) and papas fritas (french fries) and prepares them in the […]

Tacos always bring party vibes, but when they’re baked until crisp and rimmed with crunchy cheesy frico, it’s an all-out fiesta. Featuring refried black beans stuffed inside a crunchy corn tortilla, this irresistible cross between a taco and a sheet-pan quesadilla will make any weeknight feel like a celebration. Oh—and did we mention you only […]