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Search Results from February 2020 issue

Seared Short Ribs With Mushrooms
Easy
When we crave beef but don’t want a capital-S steak, we opt for a smaller cut (hello, short ribs!), then pile on lots of meaty mushrooms.
Chocolate Buckwheat Cake
This gluten-free cake is decadent and moist, with a surprising soufflé-like texture.
Carrot and Habanero Tamales
Vegan
A tamal filled with carrots, habaneros, and garlic is chef Maricela Vega’s celebration of how the harvest from summer and fall floats into wintertime.
Broccoli Soup With Turmeric, Peanuts, and Crispy Shallots
Easy
This cream of broccoli soup (without the cream) gives the classic a run for its money.
Scratchy Throat Soother
Easy
When scratchy throats, phlegm, and other mid-winter side effects set in, get relief with a savory-sweet cough syrup.
Pickled Beets
Easy
Add these beets to grain bowls for flavor and texture and use the leftover pickling liquid to dress sautéed vegetables for a colorful side dish.
Ricotta Cornmeal Pound Cake
Easy
Ricotta adds a buttery richness and bit of tang to this cake, but you can substitute full-fat cottage cheese.
Granola Scones
Easy
Scones full of the textures and flavors of a granola bar—a hint of sweetness comes from copious dried fruit and a sprinkle of raw sugar.
Warm Sorghum Salad With Pickled Beets
Easy
This salad uses ancient grains to create a dish that reflects Mexico and the American South. For chef Maricela Vega it meshes both of their histories while making the most of the foods she is surrounded by.
Cheesy Winter Squash Gratin
Easy
You can make this recipe with nearly any winter squash, but delicata or acorn don’t need peeling and will save you prep time and maybe even a little sanity.
Pumpkin Hot Sauce
Easy
This spicy, velvety hot sauce works on everything from tamales to scrambled eggs, or you can add oil and vinegar to turn it into a vinaigrette.
Pilaf With Vermicelli
Quick
Dry vermicelli is toasted in lots of butter to create extra nutty flavor and richness, a method used in pilaf traditions across communities.
Spiced Pecans
Quick
Eat these pecans by the fistful or sprinkle them liberally on salads or grilled veggies for deep flavor and crunch.
Allium Confit
Easy
Garlic, leeks, and chives are all you need to make this savory infused oil, great on its own or as a base for just about any sauce.
Macadamia and Brown Butter Blondies
Easy
Barley flour gives these blondies a chewy texture and butterscotch-like flavor.
Trouble Cookies
Easy
Naturally sweet sorghum flour becomes caramelly when combined with butter and brown sugar in these cookies that, per their name, cause uncontrollable urges for more cookies.
Einkorn Shortbreads
Easy
Einkorn is the great-great-great-great-great-grandmother to all other wheats and has a delicious, bran-y flavor. Let it shine in this shortbread.
Sesame Crème
Quick
Use this dairy-free condiment on its own as a savory dressing or blend it with Dijon mustard for a vegan aioli.
Grilled Mushrooms and Root Vegetables
This dish is perfect for long winter days when you want to flood the house with toasty, irresistible aromas.
Greek Wings With Lemon and Feta
Easy
Mashama Bailey’s irresistible lemony, crispy wings need two hours to marinate—so plan accordingly.
Blueberry Spelt Muffins
Easy
The classic blueberry muffin gets a makeover with nutty, whole-grain spelt flour in the batter and the crispy streusel topping.
Braised Beans and Sardines With Fennel
Easy
Tinned sardines add briney flavor (and protein!)—leave them whole or break them up and fold them into the soup.
Mole-Spiced Ribs With Orange and Pickled Onion
These ribs are tenderized with tangy kombucha—yep!—and flavored with Mexican mole spices.
Tropical Trifle With Coconut and Rum
Vegan
Creamy, sweet Ataulfo mangoes are ideal for this simple, vibrant dessert.