Recipes
Advieh Date Bars
Dates deserve more credit! They have a rich, fruity taste, similar to a raisin, with a honey or caramel sweetness. It's a versatile flavor, making them fantastic in all sorts of food. Growing up, I loved the date bars my mother would make from a mix she found at the grocery store. That mix hasn't been available for a long time, but I acquired a recipe from a coworker years later, that makes an excellent substitute. Of course, we couldn't resist giving it a few tweaks...Dates are common throughout Northern Africa and the Middle East, and feature heavily in local cuisines as both a stand-alone snack and an ingredient in sweet or savory dishes. We seasoned these date bars with the Advieh, a Persian spice blend. With a blend of cassia and true cinnamon, cardamom, coriander, and roses, it's an ideal mix to add depth to the natural flavor of the dates. We went light on added sugar for this recipe, letting the natural sweetness of the dates do the heavy lifting. It's a good thing, too, since you won't feel guilty for eating two!
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Matcha Smoothie Bowl
Food should be a feast for the senses and this stunning breakfast bowl is made visually vibrant with Matcha powder. This nutrient dense green tea powder gives you a boost of energy and anti-oxidants in every teaspoon. The color is intense, but the mild vegetal flavor pairs with all manner of ingredients and doesn't overwhelm. Here we've blended pineapple, ginger and spinach until velvety and garnished with fruity toppings, but customize the ingredients to suit your taste with crunchy nuts or creamy yogurt, just don't forget the Matcha!
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Savory Smashed Potatoes
Enjoy the best of crispy and creamy in one bite with these savory smashed potatoes. A simple side dish where the texture and flavor are fantastic and the dish is very easy to make. Boil and cool the potatoes first, then smash, season and bake to make this delicious dish. The Yukon Gold potatoes get crispy with crunchy edges while staying creamy in the middle. We seasoned these with savory for multiple layers of flavor, from piney and earthy, along with a little garlic salt and olive oil for a satisfying bite. Serve beside a ribeye steak, meatloaf or roast chicken. These are the best potatoes - hands down.
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Sheet Pan Tuscan Roasted Veggies
15 min
Roasted vegetables are always in style, and this super easy sheet pan recipe makes a dish that’s as beautiful as it is delicious. Potatoes, brussels sprouts, and onions team up with our Tuscan Rosemary Salt for a rainbow of colors and flavors that’s anything but humdrum while still managing to be healthy, vegan, and so simple to make. What’s not to love?Tuscan Rosemary salt combines familiar herbal flavors like rosemary, sage, and fennel with a touch of the exotic - a pinch of cinnamon and ginger. Add the chemistry of a hot oven and the coziness of hearty veggies and you’ve got some serious comfort food. This dish can be prepared as a side for a larger dinner, but also shines as a meal all on its own. For those who like to get creative it can also be added to frittatas and quiche!
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Creamy Butternut Squash Bucatini
10 min
Listen, not all pasta sauces are tomato or alfredo. In fact, this sauce is all about the veggies. The base is butternut squash, but you can also use pumpkin or kabocha as a substitute. This meatless-meal is perfect for vegetarians and it's versatile; We used bucatini pasta, but really, any kind of pasta will work. Tuscan Rosemary Salt leads the parade of flavor with herbs like rosemary and sage and with warmth from a touch of cinnamon and ginger. These flavors elevate the butternut squash to a whole new level. The sauce is creamy, slightly sweet with a delightful hint of herbs—what more could you ask of dinner?
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Indian Garam Masala Aioli
10 min
When doing a cheeseburger night at home, you probably aren't thinking of ways to incorporate Indian flavors—but that's ok, we've done it for you! This Indian Garam Masala Aioli is a quick and easy way to add flavor to a cheeseburger, as a dip for crackers and breads, and even on seafood. There's almost nothing it can't do! For the burger, we've used a mild provolone cheese and spiced things up with some fresh jalapeño and Thai chiles. Finished with a thin slice of tomato, this unique burger is quite the treat! You can easily make this one Vegetarian by switching to a bean burger. If you like it spicy, this is the burger you've been dreaming of.
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Creamy Saffron Leek and Potato Soup
5 min
An elegant twist to classic vichyssoise, this soup is both vegan and gluten-free. It is simple and highlights the star ingredient: Saffron. Its mellow buttery flavor is the ideal complement with the sweet leeks and creamy potatoes. Salted kettle chips add a perfect contrast in texture, so be sure to add those to your shopping list as well! Perfect for any occasion, it's a comforting bowl of warmth and flavor. As an added bonus, the dish makes a great appetizer and is sure to impress with its creamy consistency and gorgeous yellow color—so keep it in mind next time you are entertaining or need something special for a potluck.
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Cape Town Cauliflower Potato Curry
15 min
Filling, yet inexpensive to make, this comforting dish with fiery South African flavors makes the most delicious leftovers. Plus, it's Vegan! In this one-pot meal, the veggies are hearty and absorb all of the spices. Turmeric, Coriander, Paprika, Cumin, Cardamom, Cayenne, and Black Pepper come together to make a dish that's both light and savory. Why the Cascade Mushroom Mix? The blend of porcini and vegan Worcestershire give the veggies the extra flavor they needed to be a main course. Serve the curry hot over rice, naan, or with your favorite bread. It's the perfect Meatless Monday dinner, and you might find yourself craving it on other days that end in Y, too.
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Mole Olé Graveyard Layered Bean Dip
20 min
While we love a good 7-layer dip, this one has just 4 layers and it's perfect. The big flavor comes from Mole Olé! The presentation makes it perfect for Halloween parties. The famous mole sauces of central Mexico are delightfully complex, and ours is jam packed with 17 ingredients! From the bright chile flavors of Guajillo and Ancho to the warm depths of Allspice and True Cinnamon, there's nothing this blend can't do. Mix the Mole Olé with some smashed black beans for the bottom layer and sprinkle it on top of the cream for added flavor and a little "dirt". I made my headstones by cutting shapes out tortillas and heating them in a pan to give the final dish a distinct Halloween vibe, but chips out of the bag work too! There's almost no wrong way to make this layered dip, and there's definitely no wrong way to eat it.
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