Nut Free
Grilled Mustard Broccoli
This is not your average side dish recipe: The broccoli is slathered in a spiced yogurt sauce, then grilled for even more flavor. This recipe is from Gunpowder, an Indian restaurant in London.
Spaghetti al Pomodoro from the Chefs at Eataly
Recipe Adapted From: 'How to Eataly: A Guide to Cooking, Buying, and Eating Italian Food' by Oscar Farinetti
Beet and Radish Pickles
These pickles are extra salty and crunchy. They’re best paired with fatty cuts of meat but also good to munch on by themselves. This recipe is from Gunpowder, an Indian restaurant in London.
Cooked Semi-Polished Rice (Haiga Mai)
Haiga mai has become a middle-of-the-road alternative for many health-conscious Japanese households. The appearance and taste is close to that of fully polished rice, but haiga, the nutrient-rich germ, is left intact (though the hull has been removed).
Maple Butter
Spread this easy compound butter on waffles, pancakes, and French toast for sure, but it's also great on a ham and cheese sandwich.
Miso-Mustard Dressing
The two flavors, miso and mustard, make an unlikely but incredibly delicious pair.
Kashmiri Hot Sauce
Use this hot sauce as a condiment or mix in additional aromatics like grated garlic and ginger to make a marinade for meat. This recipe is from Gunpowder, an Indian restaurant in London.
Grill-Roasted Pineapple
The smoky and sweet pineapple flesh can be scooped out and added to salsas, spooned over shortcakes or ice cream, or served alongside grilled pork, chicken, or fish. This recipe is from Lord Stanley in San Francisco, CA.
Green Chutney with Chaat Masala
Serve this tart and earthy chutney with grilled meats, samosas, or your favorite Indian curry. This recipe is from Gunpowder, an Indian restaurant in London.
Cucumber Raita with Black Mustard and Cilantro
While this cooling yogurt sauce recipe is welcome alongside spicy foods, it is also amazing slathered on flatbreads or spooned over basmati rice. This recipe is from Gunpowder, an Indian restaurant in London.
Slow-Roasted Rhubarb
When you're shopping for rhubarb, try to find redder, thinner stalks; they're the sweetest and most tender.
Rhubarb Compote
This compote would be quite fine on toast.
Homemade 3-Chile Harissa
This irresistibly smoky-spicy condiment lasts for a month and perks up everything from scrambled eggs to lamb chops.
Boozy Piña Colada Ice Cream
Store-bought coconut ice cream gets a sunny, boozy kick from a pineapple and rum swirl in this easy ice cream inspired by our favorite beach-side cocktail.
The Tostada That Wants to Be a Memela
Memelas are ubiquitous in Oaxaca, where they’re made with fresh masa dough. Since finding similar masa in the U.S. is hit or miss, we call for fresh corn tortillas, which technically makes this a tostada, hence the cheeky recipe name.
Garlicky Plantains
You can do the first fry ahead of time, then soak the plantains in garlic water, dry, and hold at room temperature until closer to mealtime.
Crushed Potatoes with Oyster Bar Butter
Make extra seasoned butter to eat with pasta, on crusty bread, or, as the name implies, with shellfish.
Quesadillas with Oaxacan Cheese and Squash Blossoms
Seek out a tortilleria for fresh corn tortillas if possible; it makes a difference.