Years ago, we lived in Swaziland for four months on a volunteer stint. This was pre-food blog days, but even then I kept loose notes on what we were eating and loving, fascinated with the exotic-to-me combination of flavors and ingredients that were staples of the Swazi cuisine. One such staple we often ate for lunch was a vegetable stew with a mild, creamy tomato-based curry sauce. I'm recreating this humble Swazi stew today.
Read MoreThere's nothing more comforting in winter to me than a steaming bowl of chunky beans and vegetables in a rich broth. This is a loose vegetarian interpretation of Fabada Asturiana - a bean and sausage stew from the mountains of Asturias in northern Spain. It's a hearty meal that's sure to get us through the final days of winter.
Read MoreSometimes I hear people say winter produce is dull and colorless. And I get it. When we're in the depths of a dreary winter, we miss the sweet, juicy berries, melons, and tomatoes and the memory of warm, sunny days these foods evoke. But this salad is proof that winter edibles are far from lifeless.
Read MoreWho can say vegetables are boring with this platter sitting in front of them? This is a roasted vegetable dish that does not disappoint our winter taste buds' need for warm, roasted, buttery, bright and boldly-flavored bites of nourishment.
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