Recipes

Sweet, savory, spicy and tart, this butternut squash dotted with black mustard seeds will have you coming back for seconds. 

Mix sliced shallots and cumin along with your favorite dried herbs into this customizable savory granola.

This Dhal (split pea) and dumpling soup is an easy, forgiving dish that can be personalized to include any vegetable or herbs that you like. 

Make a batch of this complex but versatile blend to have on hand in your kitchen.

If you enjoy carrot cake but with an apple filling twist, this recipe is for you!

Simple green beans get dressed up for the holidays with a crispy, buttery panko and shallot topping. 

This recipe is a delicious part of my heritage. Freezing grapes makes them sweeter (if you’ve ever tried wild grapes, they are nothing like store-bought). I love making grape dumplings for my kids and friends, and for potlucks at our Cherokee language gatherings. I hope you and yours will enjoy them too!

Grated zucchini, aromatic spices and herbs are mixed into these tender gluten-free chicken meatballs. Prepare them ahead for your next large dinner gathering!

The scent of pumpkin spice will fill your home while baking this deliciously spiced-up granola.

Wheat berries and red beans combine with a medley of vegetables, all coated in a delectable vinaigrette.

Perfectly spiced crispy tofu with none of the fuss, and crunchy collards with caramelized onions make the perfect fall meal that feels like a hug in a bowl.

Naturally protein-rich, Kadhi is a yogurt-based curry that is thickened with chickpea flour, tempered with spices, and slow-cooked.

Usually made with a short-grain rice such as Spanish bomba, this paella is made with cauliflower rice, which absorbs the flavors surprisingly well.  

Citrusy and golden from sumac, crispy from baking powder, and flavorful from IPA, this chicken will become a crowd favorite. 

This long-simmered, flavor-layered stew is equally delicious with either beef or venison.

A savory, sweet and slightly smoky version of a childhood favorite.   

A masterpiece that highlights the late summer vegetable bounty.