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Spaghetti with Ramps, Chiles & Two Cheeses

Ramps, the ephemeral wild onions that chefs love and which appear only in the spring, give this pasta a lovely garlic flavor. When ramps aren’t in season, Justin Smillie uses elephant garlic—the bulb, stem and flowers. Scallions also make a good substitute. Slideshow: More Amazing Spring Pastas Recipe from Food & Wine America’s Greatest New Cooks  Photo:

Boost Bowl With Lemon Tahini Sauce

Photo by The Pretty Feed – All things Pretty Serves 2 Author Notes We call this the boost bowl because it is packed with fuel and healthy ingredients and gives your body a break from animal protein. If you’ve been slacking on your vegetable intake this is a great way to make up for it.

Stuffed Acorn Squash

Serves 2 Ingredients 1 medium acorn squash 1/2 cup uncooked wild rice 2 handfuls dried cranberries 1 handful chopped walnuts 6 teaspoons tahini 1 dash sea salt 1 dash pepper 1 dash parmesan cheese Directions Pre-heat the oven at 400f degrees while you chop the acorn squash in half, lengthwise and remove the seeds from

Nut and Sesame Seed Stuffed Pancakes

My daughter’s best friend in preschool is Korean and their playdates were my first foray into the delicious world of Korean food. One particular snack I found fascinating was hotteok, a brown sugar and peanut filled pancake brought to Korea by Chinese immigrants in the early 1900s. The dough is exceptionally soft and chewy, which

‘Akara’ aka bean or lentil fritters

Photo by Kitchen Butterfly Prep time 1 hour Cook time 30 minutes Serves 4 Author Notes Akara to Nigerians, Acaraje to Brazillians. These black-eyed bean fritters are perfect for the vegan breakfast table or lunch box and are also tasty when made with lentils. Commonly eaten with bread or corn pap, they are both street

Spicy rice burritos

STEP 1Heat 1 tbsp oil in a non-stick pan, add the onions and cook for 10 mins over a medium heat. Stir in the rice and spices, tip in the tomatoes with a can of water and the tomato purée, then cover and simmer for 25 mins. Stir in the beans, take off the lid

Slow-Cooker Potato Soup

Place potatoes, broth, garlic, salt and bay leaf in a 6-quart slow cooker. Cover and cook on Low until the potatoes are very tender, about 6 hours. Turn off the slow cooker. Remove and discard the garlic and bay leaf. Add half-and-half and pepper to the potato mixture; mash using a potato masher, leaving some

Umami Cold Noodles

Makes about 6 cups Author Notes Pasta salads can be considered comfort foods. This one may knock you a bit out of the comfort zone, into the Umami Zone. The flavors are so appealing that you may already have found a new level of comfort there. My favorite Japanese-style cold noodles are made with soba

Roasted Delicata Squash Stuffed with Autumn Farro

Photo by Jame Ransom Serves 4 Author Notes Thanksgiving is such a rich holiday, evoking dreamy spreads and deep traditions. Although the feast may vary, community, family, and gratitude remain rooted in the heart. Stuffed squash is a perfect main vegetarian course. Delicata is sweet and timeless—it lends itself well as a cornucopia to hearty