Spice It Up with Harissa

Spice It Up with Harissa

Happy Savory Saturday! Today, let’s turn up the flavor with a fiery favorite: Harissa—a North African chili paste that brings bold, smoky heat to any dish. Traditionally made with spicy red peppers, garlic and warming spices like cumin, coriander and caraway, harissa...
Spice Things Up with Horseradish

Spice Things Up with Horseradish

Happy Savory Saturday! If you’re in the mood for something bold, bright and totally underrated—horseradish is your root of the day. When I was growing up, my mom used to grind her own fresh horseradish and mix it with red beets. We’d have it alongside Polish sausage...
Eggplant Elegance

Eggplant Elegance

Happy Savory Saturday! Let’s give some love to a veggie that’s as versatile as it is velvety—eggplant. Whether roasted, grilled, stewed or blended, eggplant has a luxurious texture and a rich, almost meaty depth that makes it a star in plant-based cooking. It soaks up...
Leeks Deserve the Spotlight!

Leeks Deserve the Spotlight!

Happy Savory Saturday! Let’s shine a little light on an often-overlooked veggie that brings big flavor—leeks. These mellow, onion-like beauties turn sweet and buttery when cooked, making them a perfect base for soups, risottos, savory tarts or simple sautés. I love...