Roasting

This recipe is a take on kaddo bourani (or kado bowrani, or borani kado), an Afghan dish that features sweet winter squash, baked in sugar and spices until it is transcendently sweet and rich.

Roasting sweet potatoes makes them even sweeter, and turns the flesh of the potato soft and silky instead of floury, like what happens with a regular roasted potato.

Merguez is a rich, complex seasoning so we wanted to do a vegetarian dish with it, but didn't want the seasoning to overwhelm everything it touches. Hence, roasted chickpeas.

Harissa Sauce is a thick, spicy sauce with complex flavors that hails from northern Africa.

Mitmita Spice is a fiery seasoning blend, combining both bird’s eye chiles and cayenne pepper.

Carrots are a terrific foil for fiery Mitmita Spice. Their solid starchiness and inherent sweetness create immediate contrast for the peppery heat of this blend.

These little carrot nuggets lean hard into a retro vibe with a plant-based twist. Roast the carrots first so they’re soft and easy to bite, and then wrap them in puff pastry and bake.

Short ribs are succulent and rich. They are usually taken from the last few inches of the second through fifth rib in the chuck area, where the muscle is thick and heavily marbled.

This fun little side is the perfect fusion of comfort food with a twist.

We thought the bold, spicy-sweet flavor of Honey Garlic Sriracha would be terrific when played against the fatty richness of a salmon filet. We were right.

Nashville Hot Chicken has become a staple on many a menu across the US, but this spicy, earthy seasoning blend makes a terrific vegan taco.

Our Maple Sausage Seasoning is sweet and savory and practically screams "autumn" at us, so we embraced its cozy nature and used it to make a sweet and savory, fall-themed salad.

Summer rolls are a light and playful way to put the spotlight on finger food.

For the last twenty years or so, in response to increasing interest in lean and healthy meats, pork farmers have been working diligently to breed the fat out of pork in favor of leaner animals.

I just want to get this out of the way as quickly as possible, and end everyone’s suspense: Spatchcocking is a fantastic way to cook chicken!

Gomen, or braised Ethiopian collard greens, are a standard side dish in Ethiopian cuisine. These greens are richly seasoned and sitting in a tart, spicy sauce.

It wasn’t that hard to figure out what we wanted to do with Dried Choricero Peppers once we had them in stock.

These wings are coated in a savory rub and baked first, then tossed in a sauce that features our Gochujang, a sweet and spicy Korean ch

For regular omnivores, the prospect of eating meat-free dishes might sound bland or unexciting, and a lot of sites might cheerfully suggest when cooking vegetables to “just season with a little s

Thanksgiving is a day to come together with family and friends and celebrate the way that love transcends time or distance.

This is an easy recipe that allows for a lot of interpretations. Cut down the amount of Harissa if you want a mellower flavor, or use green cabbage instead of red if that's what you have on hand.

The gyro, pronouned "YEE-ro", is a much-beloved Greek sandwich, traditionally made with layers of pressed and seasoned meat, cooked on a vertical skewer that can hold upwards to 100 pounds of meat

Zucchini is a star vegetable of the spring and summer. It is good in salads or as a standalone food, and it can be cooked in a variety of ways.

Imam Bayildi is a classic Turkish recipe that brings savory eggplant and sweet summer tomatoes together in one silky, vegan, baked casserole.

Parmesan cheese adds a wonderful punch of umami to the bright lemon flavors of this dish. Parmesan is a hard, cow's milk cheese that can trace its roots to Italy.

When the cauliflower comes out of the oven, you have to give it a little bit of time, about five minutes or so, to get crispy before you toss it in the hot sauce.

These delicious carrots can serve as a side or can act as a savory little snack.

Baking wings can create deliciously crispy results, but they do require a bit of patience. Put the wings into a hot oven completely undressed--no seasoning, no oil.

This is a quick and easy dish and can be on the table in about 30 minutes. Cut the vegetables and the chicken pieces to roughly the same size, which should be relatively small.

Using zucchini as the shell for tacos is a clever way to make a taco slightly more healthy and get an additional vegetable into one's diet. Choose zucchinis that are roughly the same size, s

If you've never made ribs in the oven, you're in for a tender treat.

Tandoori chicken is a delicious treat if you are looking for an Indian dish that is easy to make.

Ribs are by far one of my favorite special occasion meals.

Vinegar and citrus are common meat marinades, because the acids in these products help loosen the tight protein bonds in the meat, making it more tender and ultimately more flavorful.

If you love Chipotles in Adobo Sauce then you're going to love this smoky, spicy chipotle sauce mixed with a potent amount of garlic.

Slow cooking is the technique that makes this dish so good.

Panzanella was originally conceived as cucina povera, or poverty food. It was a peasant way of eating, meant to stretch pantries as far as they would go.

Chicken Tikka Masala is a food so popular that it is one of the national dishes of Great Britain.

This tasty enchilada recipe takes some time to prepare, but it comes together quickly once the vegetables are roasted and the sauce is ready.

Also known as Baba Ghanouj, Baba Ganush, Baba Ghannouj or Baba Ghannoug. Baba Ghanoush is a Middle Eastern dip made with eggplant.

Spiced pecans are one of the most popular types of party nuts and this is a palate pleasing spiced pecan recipe with a delightful twist - Chinese Five Spice!

Tortilla chips are a favorite go-to snack for many of us. They're crunchy, salty and soooooo good.

Breading and baking chicken breasts is a delicious and health-conscious alternative to deep-fried chicken.

This recipe is easy to make and delicious, which makes it a win/win according to our reckoning.

Paella is a dish that originated in Spain. Traditionally, it is a seafood extravaganza and features shrimp, squid, and mussels.

Pibil is a traditional Mexican cooking style, and refers to foods that are wrapped in banana leaves and baked in an underground cooking pit.

Greek cuisine is often simple in preparation and complex in flavor. Greek food is typically not spicy and focuses on food that is fresh and in season.

To make a simple side dish that's got loads of flavor and can help soak up gravies or sauces, it's hard to go wrong with roasted potatoes.