Tag Archives: spicy
Spiced Chickpea Stew
Around this time of year, I start searching for healthy, warming, spicy soups. I’ve compiled quite the list over the years and I’m still adding to it. This weekend, I added Alison Roman’s spiced chickpea stew recipe and now it’s … Continue reading
Portobello Steaks with Avocado Chimichurri from Minimalist Baker
I had the whole house to myself this past weekend so naturally, I cooked the entire time. I kicked off the weekend with these portobello steaks with avocado chimichurri from Minimalist Baker. I found the recipe in a roundabout way. … Continue reading
Cumin Black Bean Bowl with Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Avocado
One of the keys to cooking is finding a recipe you like and making it your own. That’s how I came up with these cumin black beans. Years and years ago, I found a recipe for black beans with lime … Continue reading
Miso-Tahini Squash Soup with Brown Rice
This soup falls under the category: Things I’m Going to Make Again and Again. I know I say that about almost everything on this blog, but also, I only put things on this blog if they’re really, really good. I … Continue reading
Indian-Spiced Egg Casserole
When I first saw this recipe, I thought: This is shakshuka. A rose by any other name, and all that. Then I realized that while it was very similar to shakshuka, it actually was different because of two things: The … Continue reading
Turkey Chili and Cornbread
I used to hate chili. I know I start a lot of stories here that way but it’s because it’s true. When I was little, I was kind of a picky eater. I liked everything sweet but I wasn’t a … Continue reading
Green Curry with Potatoes and Chickpeas
Yesterday was one of those gross, bleary days when all you want to do is make a cup of tea, curl up on the sofa, and catch up on TV you missed while you were traveling. I did all those … Continue reading
Spicy Roasted Chickpeas
Whenever I get home late and I want to eat something quick, warming, and delicious, I turn to spicy roasted chickpeas. I first had them in a salad when I was living in Chicago. My friend Stephanie and I made … Continue reading
Elote with Chili Rub and Cotija Cheese
I used to hate grilled corn. When I was little, my family would go strawberry picking at a local farm during the summer and we’d always get lunch there afterward. My sister would order corn on the cob wrapped in … Continue reading
Bengali Orange Lentils with Tomatoes and Cilantro
I made these lentils last Sunday night but I forgot to tell you about them. I got distracted by breakfast bowls and Mumbai eggs. Bengali orange lentils are perfect if you want a quick and warming meal. The last week was pretty … Continue reading