Chesapeake Veggie Fritters

If you didn’t know any better, you may think these were crabcakes. A hint of coastal spice, lemon, and fresh herbs make these fritters a go-to for snacks, entertaining, and quick meals like salads, wraps, and burgers. We demonstrate the shallow frying technique in this recipe, but you can also sauté the fritters until golden […]

Vanilla-Spice Poached Pears

Poached Pears are a great staple to have in the fridge for a week of desserts, snacks, and breakfasts. Serve them with cake and/or ice cream, tart berries, and toasted nuts. Add them to a bowl of Granola or yogurt, or just snack on them as-is—they’re packed with flavor!

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.

Radicchio & Citrus Salad

This salad demonstrates how the simplest of foods, with their own predominant flavors, can combine tastes (salty, sweet, bitter, sour, and umami) for bold, full flavor. It also combines a variety of textures like juicy, crunchy, and soft to create exciting bites. Finally, we’ll use the acid and oil we have on hand to dress […]