Serena Wolf’s Chana Masala

This recipe by author and Master Cook Serena Wolf, will likely make its way into your weekly menu rotation because it’s so easy and delicious. Serve it with a batch of cooked rice or enjoy it as a comforting stew. This video is also loaded with helpful good food cooking tips and techniques that can […]

Banana Pancakes

Banana makes a terrific egg-free binder for this recipe, and it adds subtle sweetness and moisture for crave-worthy pancakes. You’ll try a few (maybe new to you) whole-grain, gluten-free flours with this recipe. We have many other recipes in this course that call for these same flours too, so you become familiar with their versatility, […]

The Granola Template

This is a simple granola base that you can change up many ways with our combination suggestions. We love to add olive oil to our granola because it aids browning and adds a hint of savory roasted flavor to the final result.

Easy Tomato Sauce

This recipe template is great way to taste a recipe at its simplest so you can learn how to build flavor complexity. Taste as you cook. Become familiar with each addition from the Variations, one by one. This is how you learn to confidently build dimension of flavor. Our recommended final preparation is with all […]

Quick Pickles

Basically: vinegar + salt + sweet + fridge time = quick pickles. They’re a brine-y, sour, sweet, crispy, easy-to-make treat that adds dimension and brightness to many dishes. This is a simple starter recipe without all of the traditional pickling steps like boiling jars. Customize with various vegetables (even fruits), myriad flavor combinations, and the […]

Lentil Empanadas

In this recipe we introduce you to a unique ingredient called psyllium husk. It’s simply a fiber, but when mixed with water it becomes gelatinous—it’s a very reliable gluten-free, egg-free binder for doughs. Spicy filling, sweet crust, and a citrus-y, herb-y, cream sauce compliment each other beautifully in this recipe.

Chocolate Chunk Oatmeal Cookies

Chewy and loaded with dark chocolate chunks, this classic cookie is a prefect treat as-is, or you can take it to the next level and turn them into ice cream sandwiches!

Homemade Spice Mixes

Keep these homemade spice mixes on hand for dinners, snacks, salad toppings, and breakfast cereals. Add them to any cooked grain and sautéed veggie combo for an instant meal.

Apple Crumble

This dessert can be whipped up with minimal effort using a variety of pome fruit like apples, pears, and quince. Take it to the next level by serving à la mode.

Applesauce

Use to add moisture and toothsome quality to baked goods, enjoy as-is for breakfast, a snack, or a dessert, and play with different types of apples for slightly different outcomes—Granny Smiths will be more tart, while Pink Lady apples will be sweeter. Leave the skin on for added color, or peel—cook’s choice