Recipes

Sensible Meals

Pasta and chickpeas

One skillet, 5 ingredients, 20 minutes from pantry to table!

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Wild Rice Tomato Soup

Not your typical wild rice soup, Chef Kurt’s version is loaded with vegetables and grains. And deliciousness! Soups in general are flexible. Feel free to switch out the veggies to whatever suits you. Add this one to your repertoire of warm, cozy meals!

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Korean Barbecue Sauce

This is not your ordinary barbecue sauce. Gochujang give this sauce an instant flavor boost! Bring the heat and amp up the flavor of salmon, pork chops and ribs, pulled pork, meatballs, chicken, lettuce wraps, and jackfruit. The possibilities are endless!

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Pickled Butternut Squash with Squash Purée

Want to expand your repertoire for serving butternut squash so abundant right now? Chef Kurt uses butternut squash two ways: to make a thick pasta sauce; and lightly pickled to top your dish with a pop of flavor from some of fall’s favorite spices.

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Muhammara

Muhammara is a classic Levantine dip made with roasted red peppers and walnuts. Usually thickened with bread, Chef Kurt uses cooked red lentils instead. Use a food processor if you want a smooth texture. For more texture, use a mortar and pestle.

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Aquafaba Chocolate Mousse

It’s not often we feature an ingredient that’s usually washed down the drain! Aquafaba is a rapidly rising star for its uncanny ability to mimic egg whites. Chef’s version of chocolate mousse is creamy smooth without a hint of beaniness.

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Vegetable and Black Bean Burrito

The combination of vegetables, herbs, and spices will have you adding this burrito to your favorites list.

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Penne Pasta Provencal

If you haven't tried cooking with eggplant yet, this is a great recipe to test it out!

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Veggie Lo Mein

Make lo mein in your own kitchen with some basic pantry items and a few fresh veggies. Why order takeout?

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Stuffed Pumpkin

The carrots, shallots, and other vegetables in this recipe add a hearty flavor that compliments the sweetness of the pumpkin. You can even add jalapeño seeds for heat!

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Edamame Dip

We could call it edamame hummus. Except hummus is another word for chickpeas, therefore hummus is a dip made with chickpeas. This is a hummus-like dip made with edamame which gives it a rustic texture—and an enticing green color.

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