Shanna Mallon, Contributing Writer for Foodal (2024)

Celebrate the earthy flavor of cremini mushrooms in our homemade risotto, a hearty and comforting dish that is a small labor of love. We gently and slowly cook arborio rice with sauteed mushrooms and beef stock until perfectly tender. A few final touches of butter and grated cheese bring even more richness. Read more.

Learn how you can transform one of the humblest root vegetables into a delectable dinner tonight. Sweet and earthy, our creamy roasted red beet soup relies on a few culinary tricks to achieve the ultimate velvety texture. Grab your strainer and high-speed blender, and read more now for the full recipe.

Do you wish your plain mug of hot tea could be a little more flavorful? We have an easy drink for you to try. Our homemade maple ginger tea latte is a warm and foamy beverage to sip and enjoy, a quick and simple infusion of chopped fresh ginger combined with maple syrup and frothed milk. Read more now for the recipe.

Transform a store-bought classic into an artisanal, made-from-scratch cookie. These crisp graham crackers are crafted with a blend of ancient grains like einkorn and spelt flours, sweetened by a little molasses and honey and subtly flavored with a hint of cinnamon. Read more now for the complete recipe.

Looking to improve your cooking skills? Whole roasted chicken is an essential recipe for any home cook to master. After just an hour in the oven, our easy roasted chicken is a showstopper, with juicy meat and crispy skin. Read more now to add this classic dish to your repertoire – it’s sure to become a family favorite.

A savory pastry is on the menu for dinner tonight. Enjoy our vegetarian crostata featuring a comforting lineup of ingredients like a spiced yogurt spread, honey-roasted carrots, and a flaky einkorn flour pastry dough speckled with fresh basil. It’s an easy recipe with a beautifully rustic presentation. Read more now.

Roasted carrot and shallot puree is so earthy and subtly sweet. Blended with heavy cream and grated Parmigiano Reggiano, it makes a velvety filling for homemade ravioli. For the perfect accompaniments, serve with a nutty thyme brown butter sauce and toasted pumpkin seeds. Try this healthier comfort food recipe now.

What’s not to love about beets? Simply roasted, they have a subtly sweet flavor and tender texture. Use this healthy and beautifully hued root vegetable in countless ways: tossed in a salad or on top of a grain bowl, or pureed for a creamy soup. Give roasted beets a chance with our easy recipe.

With a dense vanilla-flavored base that resembles a muffin or cornbread, these unique cupcakes are finished with a homemade salted caramel frosting. Perfect when you’re craving a heartier dessert! If you want something different than your typical soft and light cupcake, read more now for the recipe.

This lemony salad gets its sweet flavor from fresh fruit and its nutty crunch from savory granola. A blend of delicate lettuces, tart pomegranate seeds, rich mandarin oranges, and tangy goat cheese, this refreshing recipe makes it easy to go green. Keep reading to add this bright dish to your collection of go-to sides.

Look beyond buttermilk for the secret to these divine pancakes. At the base: a bold blend of malty rye and nutty einkorn flour, which gives each melt-in-your-mouth bite a slightly sweet, complex flavor. Melted butter in the batter and a hefty pour of vanilla extract add richness. Read on for the full recipe.

Level up standard sauteed greens with this flavorful medley that comes together in no time. In this recipe, aromatic caramelized onions and plump raisins are folded into leafy Swiss chard. Toasted almond slices bring texture and nuttiness. Read on to add this easy side to your list of sweet and savory veg combos.