Summer Minestrone with Pesto
In the hot summer, Italians often serve this satisfying soup chilled. Traditionally pesto is made with pine nuts, but they have been omitted in this recipe. Spoon the pesto directly on top of the soup, or pass a small bowl at the table for guests to help themselves.
Pesto Glazed Corvina Sea Bass
An easy but really good fish recipe can be hard to find. This one can be done in a matter of minutes but is fancy enough for guests. You can use a jar of pesto you have in the fridge, but of course homemade pesto is always the best. You can garnish with a […]
Curried Potato and Green Pea Frittata
This simple frittata, studded with warmly spiced peas and potatoes, takes inspiration from Indian samosas. We bloom curry powder and whole cumin seeds in oil, creating a flavor-rich base for cooking the vegetables. We start the cooking on the stovetop and finish in the oven to make sure the frittata is thick, flat and […]
Spiced Chickpea Wraps with Tahini Dressing
These Spicy Chickpea Wraps capture the smoky flavor of a falafel without all the work.
Crab Melt
Crab Melts are a fast, easy and delicious way to enjoy fresh or canned crab meat, perfect as a meal in themselves or sliced as finger food at parties.
Chicken Caesar Salad Wraps
This Caesar-inspired dressing does double duty, flavoring the salad greens as well as the chicken.
Creamy Chicken, Wild Rice, and Mushroom Soup
A warm and creamy mushroom, chicken and wild rice soup that is down right one of the best comfort food around!I certainly have been enjoying making a lot of soups lately and my favourite has to be this creamy mushroom chicken and wild rice soup which is a combination of two amazing soups, cream […]
Summer Pasta with Zucchini, Squash, and Corn
This summer pasta recipe with zucchini, squash and corn is the perfect way to celebrate the season. Loaded with seasonal vegetables, fresh herbs and a delicious white wine lemon butter sauce, you’re going fall in love with this dish.
Simple Red Lentil Curry
This red lentil curry recipe uses ingredients that you can easily find in your pantry! It is packed with flavor and can be served with jasmine rice, basmati rice, or brown rice. All of these pantry ingredients make an irresistible rich and creamy curry that is bursting with flavor. You can cook this red lentil […]
Easy Chicken Quesadillas
You don't really need a recipe to make this insanely popular Mexican dish. Top a tortilla with cheese (and whatever else you've got), then fold it in half and cook until the tortilla is crispy and the cheese is melty. But if you're looking for some guidance, especially in cooking up some quick and […]
T’chicha (Barley and Tomato Soup)
This simple soup, which comes from the Amazigh, or Berber, community of North Africa, perfectly demonstrates how just a few ingredients can create a wholesome and comforting meal. Pearl barley has a distinctive taste and texture that once cooked, naturally thickens soups and gives them a creamy consistency. The sweetness of the paprika and tomatoes […]
Mimi’s Italian Fish Stew
My grandmother, MiMi, passed down some lovely Italian recipes that my family still enjoys today like this simple, delicious and classic fish stew — aka Mimi’s Italian Fish Stew! Over the years, I’ve made my own personal touches to the recipe, but its essence is still captured in each bowl of this easy-to-make soup. It’s […]
Chicken Shawarma Wrap
Today I’m excited to introduce you to one of my favorite summer recipes. If shawarma and gyro had a baby it would be this recipe. And what better time to learn this than at the beginning of grilling season.
Roasted Leek and White Bean Soup
Friend of The Bean and Rancho Gordo pal, Arnab Chaladar, helps us out with Indian-inspired bean dishes (and good whisky recommendations on his My Annoying Opinions blog), but here he goes for something simple and classic, perfect for soup season.
Cheese Crisped Pinto Bean Quesadillas
These ooey-gooey quesadillas boast double the cheese—some is tucked inside the folded tortillas and the rest is sprinkled on the outside. As they toast in the oven, the outer layer of cheese melts and becomes deliciously crisp. Bonus: We cook quesadillas on a baking sheet to make a big batch all at once—no need […]
Thai Basil Chicken with Green Beans and Spinach (Pad Ka Prao)
Pad Ka Prao, or more formally known around my house as “that Thai chicken thing that you make”, is quickly becoming one of our favorite weeknight dishes. It’s essentially a garlicky-gingery chicken dish with a ton of fresh basil sitting in a salty, funky, kinda sweet sauce. It comes together in about 25 minutes, you […]