This is a classic recipe—one of the first our GFCS founder ever shared online a bazillion internet years ago (2009). A version of it also made it into her first book YumUniverse. This updated recipe includes new variations, techniques, and tips with all the same great flavor that has made it a fan favorite for […]
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Ethiopian Injera
This is our version of the Ethiopian biologically leavened flatbread, Injera, that has a slightly spongey texture and mild sour flavor. It’s made out of nutty teff flour, which comes from one of the world’s smallest grains. In traditional Ethiopian cooking, Injera is used instead of utensils to scoop up delicious stew creations—do research traditional […]
Chickpea Flatbread
Let’s make a super-easy chickpea flatbread and get to know more about the versatility of the humble chickpea (also known as a garbanzo bean, and in flour form, besan or gram).
Pizza Dough
A simple margherita, pesto and artichokes, four cheeses and a white sauce, pepperoni galore—however you like your pizza, this go-to dough can help you have it all.
Chickpea Fries with Sriracha Dipping Sauce
The versatility of the humble chickpea knows no bounds! We’re going to show you how to make a chickpea “tofu” and then how you can turn that into delicious fries by baking the “tofu” to golden perfection.
Pesto Panzanella Salad
A bit of a departure from the traditional Italian bread salad, this particular creation is full of added brightness and flavor from peppery arugula and colorful heirloom tomatoes. Make your own Pesto for this recipe or use store-bought.
Confetti Kale Salad
This recipe is a bit of a 3-for-1 treat. A simple vinaigrette + a colorful rainbow-style salad + spicy peanuts = batch cooking dreams. We hit all 5 tastes with this combination and provide loads of substitution and variation ideas so you can make it your own. This recipe has been updated and now uses […]
Appalachian Cabbage Salad
This salad can be treated as a mixing-bowl sized main event, or as a tasty side like a cole slaw. Make sure you try it topped with Crispy Shallots and/or Crispy Mushrooms for next-level flavor and texture either way. If you haven’t tried the Creamy Ranch yet, the dressing here is a riff on that […]
Seeded Crackers
These crackers add flavorful crunch to salads and are tasty dipped into soups and stews. This is a versatile recipe you can change up many ways with various spices, nuts, seeds, even aromatics, and dried fruit.
Sweet Potato Fries
These addicting fries are perfect as a side, a snack, and even the base for a main meal (see our Variation ideas). We show you our basic steps for making them simply, but take what you’ve learned about spices, herbs, and flavor combining to change them up and make them your own with each batch! […]