Recipes Archives

Bánh Mì Pickles

Oct 8, 2026 | Condiments, Fall 2026, Fermentation

Umami-rich Bánh Mì Pickles add crunch and acidity to everything from bánh mì sandwiches and burgers to rice bowls, tacos, spring rolls, and salads.

Fermented Sweet Potato Fries

Oct 1, 2026 | Fall 2026, Fermentation

These Fermented Sweet Potato Fries have a crisp exterior, a fluffy interior, and flavor that can’t be achieved with fresh potatoes alone.

Gochujang and Ginger Apple Pie

Sep 23, 2026 | Dessert, Fall 2026, Recipes

If green chile belongs in apple pie, why not give gochujang a turn?

Honey-Fermented Raspberries

Sep 16, 2026 | Fall 2026, Fermentation, Recipes

Serve Honey-Fermented Raspberries over yogurt, granola, pancakes, or ice cream; pair them with cheese and crusty sourdough; or whisk the fruit-infused honey into vinaigrettes, marinades, or barbecue sauces.

Wild Herbal Soda

Sep 10, 2026 | Fall 2026, Fermentation, Recipes

Wild Herbal Soda is naturally carbonated by the wild yeasts and beneficial bacteria found on the skins of fruit and on edible flowers and herbs.

What’s for Lunch: Elevating Everyday Salads

Aug 27, 2026 | Condiments, Late Summer 2026, Recipes

If you’re tired of the same predictable salad day after day, freshly made dressings and flavorful toppings are an easy way to spice things up and turn a salad into a satisfying meal.

Flank Steak with Veggies and Chimichurri

Jul 15, 2026 | Late Summer 2026, Recipes

Flank steak is the ideal protein for a sheet-pan dinner: quick, simple to cook, and relatively affordable.

Almond Butter and Jam Bars

Jul 8, 2026 | Dessert, Late Summer 2026, Recipes

These fruity bars deliver all the PB&J flavor you love, but are naturally sweetened, vegan, and gluten free.

Helado de Chocolate Oaxaqueño

Jun 17, 2026 | Dessert, Early Summer 2026, Recipes

Using chocolate that was not only made in Oaxaca but produced in-house made this ice cream that much more memorable.

Pollo Almendrado

Jun 9, 2026 | Early Summer 2026, Recipes

This version of Almond Mole leans on warm spices rather than chiles, making it milder and slightly sweeter than the more chile-forward moles.

Nocino

Jun 3, 2026 | Cocktails, Drink, Early Summer 2026, Foraging

For those who can’t make it to Italy, trusted forager Ellen Zachos suggests an antidote: harvesting local walnuts to make inky-black nocino.

Flan de Queso (Cheese Flan)

May 26, 2026 | Dessert, Early Summer 2026, Recipes

This take on flan from Casa Crespo in Oaxaca adds cream cheese for a richer texture and a subtle tang that pairs nicely with the caramel.

Crema de Aguacate (Avocado Soup)

May 20, 2026 | Early Summer 2026, Recipes

For this Crema de Aguacate (Avocado Soup), choosing perfectly ripe avocados is essential.

Three Salsas

May 13, 2026 | Early Summer 2026, Game Night, Recipes

These three salsa recipes are rooted in tradition, each one distinct with just a few shifts in ingredients, bringing its own kind of brightness, heat, and character to the plate.