Baked Apples with Oat Crumble
Baked apples are one of the simplest fall desserts: hollow out whole apples, fill them with an oat, nut and cinnamon crumble, and bake until the fruit is tender and the topping…
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Crispy Roasted Chickpeas, Sweet or Savory
Roasted chickpeas are a crunchy snack you can make from a single can. The difference between crunchy and chewy is moisture: dry the chickpeas thoroughly, roast them in a single layer, and…
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Hummus from Dried Chickpeas (Smoother Than Store-Bought)
Starting from dried chickpeas takes planning, but the result is noticeably lighter and smoother than most tubs. The secrets are cooking the chickpeas until very soft and whipping the tahini with lemon…
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Oven-Roasted Carrot Sticks with Yogurt-Tahini Dip
Roasting turns carrots tender and sweet, with caramelized edges that make them taste completely different from raw. Cut into sticks and served with a lemony yogurt-tahini dip, they are an easy side…
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Baked Parmesan Zucchini Fries
These zucchini sticks are coated in a light crust of breadcrumbs and Parmesan and baked on a rack until golden. They make a good side for burgers or grilled chicken and a…
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Fresh Raspberry Salsa with Mint and Lime
Raspberry salsa sounds unusual, but sweet-tart berries with red onion, jalapeño, lime and fresh mint make a bright, juicy topping. Serve it with tortilla chips, over grilled chicken or fish, or spooned…
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Blueberry Caprese Salad with Basil and Balsamic
Juicy blueberries join cherry tomatoes, bite-size mozzarella and fresh basil in this summery twist on the classic Italian caprese salad. A splash of olive oil and balsamic vinegar is all it needs.…
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Smoky Roasted Eggplant Dip (Baba Ghanoush)
Baba ghanoush is a creamy, smoky dip made from roasted eggplant, tahini, lemon and garlic, popular across the eastern Mediterranean and the Middle East. Charring the eggplant until it collapses gives it…
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Fresh Cranberry Sauce with Orange and Cinnamon
Homemade cranberry sauce takes about fifteen minutes and needs only cranberries, orange, sugar and water. It is brighter and more tart than the canned version, and you can decide exactly how sweet…
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Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes
These mashed potatoes are fluffy and creamy at the same time, flavored with garlic that has been gently simmered in the milk and butter so it turns sweet and mellow rather than…
