Simple Saag
Ever feel overwhelmed by a mess of greens? Like kale that just doesn't deserve a massage? Or spinach that’s not pretty enough for salad...
Dal Saag
Simple, delicious, nutritious dal. If you don’t know Indian food, it’s like split pea soup without the ham bone, better vegetables and (usually) more...
Carrot Pakoras
Pakoras are richly spiced Indian fritters assembled from a wide range of vegetables. Like all finger food they are at their most delicious eaten...
Quick Qatsup
Is it spelled ketchup? Or catsup? Or maybe we should really confuse people and roll with qatsup!
Qatsup is a fun and easy food to...
Tempeh Crumble Hash with Greens
I love the intimate, bendy relationship between potatoes and hash. While potatoes are not always hash and hash is not exclusively potatoes, there is...
Cauliflower Leek Tots
For me, the tater tot was primarily an institutional food experience. It began with school lunches, showing up at least once a week on...
A Simple Flex-Mex Coleslaw
I never really liked coleslaw, then began tinkering with this recipe, from Karlynn Johnson of The Magpie Kitchen. It has inspired a bushel of...
Swimmers’ Mac and Cheese
Mac & cheese is a classic comfort food where you wouldn't think you had to worry about nightshades. But good, home-made mac & cheese...
On Oil
Every recipe on the Internet seems to call for a tablespoon of oil—whether you’re sautéing a single garlic clove or a pound of cabbage....
Beetuto, a Tomato Like Base
One of the biggest frustrations of cooking without nightshades is the many recipes that aren't dominated by potatoes, but call for a few dollops...