Makes 2 3/4 cups Berbere is a traditional Ethiopian spice blend made with chiles, warming spices, fenugreek, and other aromatic ingredients. Use this paste to rub meats, poultry, and fish before grilling.
Braised Lamb Shanks
Makes 8 servings Braising is often used for cooking leaner and tougher cuts of meat like lamb shanks, which braise beautifully. As the meat slowly cooks, the connective tissue dissolves, the meat becomes tender, and the juices develop into a rich sauce. Serve with couscous or rice pilaf to soak […]
Diabetes-Friendly Cuban-Style Black Bean Soup
Makes 6 servings We love the added flavor from the spices, sun-dried tomato, and sherry vinegar in this diabetes-friendly black bean soup. Garnish it with some mixed grains and wilted spinach and it becomes addictive.
Keep Fall Fresh with a DIY Pumpkin Spice Mix
Pumpkin spice is basically autumn’s biggest celebrity—move over, sweater weather! When the air turns crisp, it shows up everywhere: lattes, candles, cookies, even dog treats. But instead of grabbing a pre-mixed jar at the store, you can whip up a fresher, more fragrant version at home. Bonus: you get to […]
Manchamantel Mole
Makes 2 cups Manchamantel translates to English as “tablecloth stainer.” This sauce has a sweet, tart, and spicy flavor. The tomatoes really round out the flavor and add richness to the sauce. This would be great with any grilled meat or vegetable.
Pumpkin Date Cake with Maple Caramel Sauce
Makes 8 to 12 servings This cake is a cross between sticky toffee pudding and a fluffy pumpkin snacking cake. It is lightly spiced, spongy and moist, and best when bathed in maple caramel sauce. Leftover sauce should be refrigerated and lightly heated before serving. Substitute about 2 teaspoons of […]
Tomato Jam
Makes 2 pints