Better Late Than Never: Hot Cha-Cha Chili Seasoning Mix
Procrastination: It’s all the rage. When December 21 arrived and with it the start of Harry’s school vacation, I gave up on the idea of sending out Christmas and Hanukkah gifts to my editors and clients. I’d spent so much time dithering about what to make, I’d missed my chance to actually make anything. Instead, ...Keep Reading
Roasted North African Ratatouille Over Freekeh
First off, apologies for letting a full month go by without a new recipe. I’ve been in a bit of a post-publication funk, struggling with my expectations of life as a glamorous cookbook author (glamour? seriously, I thought there might be glamour?) vs. the mundane reality (here I am at my desk, still in my ...Keep Reading
Smoky Sweet Potato & Black Bean Enchiladas
True story: Until the other day, I had never made an enchilada. Even more shocking: I’d never eaten one, either. Too much gooey cheese, ugh. So not my bag. But then I found myself with an abundance of fabulously fresh tortillas from Tortilleria Nixtamal—where they not only make the tortillas, they grind the corn too. ...Keep Reading
Slow Cooker Winter Vegetable Soup
I know, I know, Groundhog Day, yadda yadda yadda. Look, I don’t care how much longer winter lasts, as long as I can make this soup a few more times before it gets too warm. My Winter Vegetable Soup offers a hint of sweetness from butternut squash and sherry, a nice streak of green from ...Keep Reading
Slow Cooker Chorizo Chili
I loves me some chorizo. Doesn’t matter if it’s the Spanish kind, scented with smoked paprika and cured (so it needs no additional cooking), or the Mexican kind, which gets its heat from chilies and is typically sold raw. Only problem for this formerly kosher fan: pork. Both versions are piggy. And while I’ll eat ...Keep Reading
