The end result here resembles a rich, chocolate-coloured Indian beef curry. The look of it sets the tone for the flavours to follow warmly spiced and a little sweet from...
These are “cheater” because the recipe uses canned beans perfect for when you have some visitors from Boston drop by without any warning. We like these better than just using...
Hot soup is always comforting on a cold day. By using a thermal lunch jar, you can have piping-hot soup even without access to a microwave. The chicken and vegetable...
This bento uses several different protein-rich foods that are combined to make a nutritious, filling, and above all delicious meal. It has a spicy pilau made with quinoa (a seed...
Chestnuts, one of the oldest foods in the eastern Mediterranean, known to the ancient and modern Greeks alike by the same name, kastano, have always been an important food. They...
Venison is much easier to buy than reindeer outside the Nordic countries, so I often use this as a substitute – in many recipes you can simply replace one for...
Tomatoes give you a nice burst of sweetness, but dried fruit is fun, some fresh herbs, whatever you want! No matter how you top them, these corn cakes are little...
This brilliant purée made with split peas comes from the romantic Greek island of Santorini, but is eaten all over Greece. It’s perfect for vegetarians and vegans wanting to boost...
This amazing mole sauce tastes fantastic when served hot and steaming over chicken, rice or a warmed tortilla. I like to squeeze some lime juice over before serving.