Parsnip cakes with spring garlic and chile are an ode to the in-between season. Continue reading →

Mujaddara is a Middle Eastern dish that traditionally pairs lentils with rice and caramelized onions. Certain versions, like this one, exchange the rice for bulgur wheat, which adds a sweet nuttiness and beautiful texture to the dish. Continue reading →

This frittata with caramelized garlic and butternut squash incorporates a bit of exotic spice, Aleppo chili for heat and pimenton de la Vera for smokiness. Continue reading →

Wings in a crispy, light-as-air tempura batter are made even better with a drizzle of sriracha-honey sauce. Continue reading →

Guava and sweet cheese, a popular Latin American combo, makes the perfect crèpe filling. Continue reading →

Furikake, a Japanese seasoning with roasted seaweed, sesame, and bonito, is a fantastic add to a bowl of buttered popcorn. Continue reading →

This chutney takes luscious, summer-ripe peaches and goes a step further by smoking them and cooking them down with roasted cumin seeds – the perfect accompaniment to pork chops, grilled fish, or even brie and crackers. Continue reading →

Here’s a recipe for a chili jam made with red fresno peppers, spicy, tart, and sweet…perfect on everything! Continue reading →

East Africa has its version of the donut called mandazi, a savoury accompaniment to a meal that I particularly love for breakfast. Continue reading →

The classic combination of lamb and quince come together in this melt-in-your-mouth meatball. Continue reading →

A tart and tangy, Thai-inspired salad works beautifully with a well-caramelized scallop. Light and refreshing, this is the perfect meal to break up winter’s heavy dishes and take in some seasonal citrus. Continue reading →

Spaghetti squash makes a slightly healthier gratin without forgoing any of the taste. Saffron and roasted garlic give it an elegant edge and a heavy dose of parmesan, that cheesy, nutty, bubbly finish everyone loves. Continue reading →

A delicious recipe for an apple chutney that includes red onion, cumin, and fennel to go alongside golden, crusty pork chops. Continue reading →

Pastilla is a delicious Moroccan sweet and savoury pie with pigeon, cinnamon and almonds. Here’s a recipe for a slightly different and elegant incarnation of it as a pastry-wrapped chicken terrine. Continue reading →

This sweet apple couscous recipe is healthy and delicious – combining a warm, buttery apple pie filling and light, fluffy, sweetened couscous and topping it with thin, crunchy almond slices. Continue reading →

Corn pudding is such a crowd pleaser, and this recipe incorporates a few, typically South Asian spices as well as chilies and smoked mozzarella for a deliciously creamy, spicy, and smoky side dish. Don’t expect any leftovers… Continue reading →

The combination of coconut and corn is found throughout Africa. These fritters come out surprisingly light, not overpoweringly coconut-ey, and have a sweet and savoury quality to them. Continue reading →

A French cake salé is close to what we call a quick bread or a quick loaf in America (think zucchini bread, cornbread, or even muffins). This is my savoury exotic version. Continue reading →