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Gazpacho is a chilled soup made of blended vegetables. It originated on the Iberian Peninsula and is enjoyed in Spain and Portugal during the hot summers. This version is made with cucumbers, yogurt, and fresh herbs, boasting a refreshing flavor with a tangy finish. It’s perfect for enjoying during the heat of the summer and doesn’t require turning on the stove!
This recipe comes from the Basque Country, an autonomous community in northern Spain. The Basque people are indigenous to the region and have their own language (the only paleo-European language still spoken in Europe) and culture distinct from other parts of Spain. Food is a major part of the culture, and this chicken recipe is a classic example. It’s a simple peasant dish with fresh flavors and a light tomato and pepper base. It’s delicious by itself but also goes well with rice or crusty bread.
This stew is a popular family meal in Nigeria. It has a rich tomato and pepper base, spicy chilies, and tender beef. It’s a fried stew, meaning the meat and the pureed base are cooked in oil, making it very decadent and smooth. If you’ve never cooked Nigerian food before, this is a great recipe to dip your toes in!
Souvlaki is a Greek street food that consists of meat grilled on skewers (the name translates to meat on the stick). It can be made with chicken, beef, lamb, or pork and sometimes has veggies on the skewers as well. Souvlaki is usually served with fresh vegetables like onions, peppers, and tomatoes, with a side of fried potatoes, or on warm pita bread with tzatziki or lemon sauce. The marinade for the meat is made with lemon, olive oil, garlic, and herbs, giving it a fresh and summery flavor.
Soutzoukakia are traditional Greek meatballs seasoned with cumin and served with a thick tomato sauce. This is a hearty dish, perfect for a big family meal. You can serve these meatballs with basmati rice, mashed potatoes, fries, or a big Greek salad (we recommend the salad because it balances the rich meatballs and sauce beautifully).
Nihari is a deliciously aromatic and flavorful stew made with slow-cooked beef. It’s very filling and hardy. Historians believe it was once served as breakfast to help workmen and laborers stay fueled all day long. Though this recipe cooks for 6-10 hours in a slow cooker, it only requires thirty minutes of active participation for the nihari. We’ve included instructions for making a batch of naan (flatbread) which goes with the stew wonderfully.
Dal (also spelled daal or dhal) is a lentil curry soup made across the Indian subcontinent. It’s spiced and usually served alongside meals with rice, naan, or other flatbreads like roti. Dal can be made with any variety of dried lentils, split peas, or split chickpeas. This dal is made with red lentils (masoor dal) and spinach. It’s mildly spicy and full of flavor.
Chana chicken is a type of Chana Masala or chickpea curry made with tomatoes, spices, and chicken. Chickpeas absorb the savory flavors beautifully and add their own nutty taste and buttery texture. Delightful! This dish is easy and a great place to start if you aren’t familiar with cooking Pakistani cuisine.
This traditional soup is effortless to make and incredibly delicious. You’ll love this simple, rustic dish with tender lamb, melt-in-the-mouth veggies, and a fortifying broth.
If you love cheese on toast but feel it’s not quite complex enough to constitute a full meal, then Welsh Rarebit may be the recipe for you. This dish, also called Welsh Rabbit, tops crispy toast with a cheese sauce broiled until it turns a beautiful golden brown. If you crown it with a fried egg, it’s called a Golden Buck. This rich, decadent, flavorful delight is perfect for the cheese lover.
This soup is originally from Yunnan Province, a region of southwestern China. Because Yunnan is the province with the largest number of ethnic minority groups in the country, the cuisine is varied and defies generalizations. Though, some consider it to be a little closer to Southeast Asian cuisines. This dish is a mildly spicy noodle soup with a hint of sour and plenty of deep flavor. We slightly altered the recipe from the authentic original to use ingredients available at the Co-op.
This lamb stir fry originates in Xinjiang, an autonomous territory in northwest China. It’s a vast expanse of land, mainly desert and mountains. Lamb is a popular meat in China, especially in the northeast and in the many Muslim communities. This recipe is easy to make at home, bursting with delicious flavors, mild spice, rich meat, and sweet onions. All the ingredients can be sourced from the Co-op, besides the dried chilies, which are optional.
Dan dan noodles are a popular dish from the Sichuan region of China. They’re spicy, flavorful, and filling. The recipe has been altered somewhat so you can cook it entirely with ingredients found at the Co-op.
This pea soup brings a lot of fresh flavor from the dill and peas, with mild celery root playing a supporting role. It’s delicious, filling, and very satisfying. Traditionally made with yellow peas, it can also be made with green.
Ochazuke is a Japanese comfort food that is light, flavorful, and quick to prepare. Plain white rice is topped with a few savory ingredients, and green tea is poured over it, seasoned with a splash of soy sauce. It’s similar to having a mild broth over rice, with the added benefit of green tea’s flavor and antioxidant properties.
If you don’t have the time or energy to make a full Thanksgiving feast, this pie is a great option. All the flavors of the feast but in one delicious package.
This single-serving soup is quick and easy to make while still packing a lot of flavor. It’s ideal for lunch on a cold day or when fighting a cold. Traditionally, Soondubu Jjigae is made with Korean soft tofu, which is a little different than the silken tofu that is more readily available in the US. However, you can use silken tofu, and it’s still delicious. You would also generally use Korean chili powder, but regular chili powder works too. Any kimchi can be used for this recipe, and the flavor will change slightly accordingly. Start by using your favorite, and then you can try others if you want.
If you’re looking for an easy autumn soup that highlights the season’s flavors, look no further. This soup is sweet, nutty squash with a hint of apple, and toasted seeds and pine nuts.
Mayak eggs are an effortless Korean dish that packs a flavor punch! Sweet, salty, and a little spicy, they go especially well with a bowl of hot rice. The eggs are soft-boiled, so they have a wonderful jammy texture. This recipe is an easy weeknight dinner if you put the marinade together in the morning and leave them to finish while you’re away at work.
This burger is sweet and savory, served with crisp and fresh sesame slaw and Japanese mayo. It’s an excellent dinner for warm summer evenings, especially served with iced green tea or a chilled Sideral Farm Brewery Crossing the Streams beer (Open Top Coolship Saison with Yuzu Peel). We served ours with oven-baked, thick-cut fries. Delicious!
This curry is incredibly easy but has a wonderfully complex flavor that tastes like it took hours to make. What makes it so delicious? Berbere, which is a spice mix used widely in Ethiopia. This recipe includes instructions for making your own mix, which can be used for this dish and countless overs (it goes great with lentils). The sauce for the curry is made with tomato and coconut, making an earthy, creamy balance with the spiced berbere. You can serve this curry with rice or cauliflower rice.
Panelle are a Sicilian fritter made from either whole chickpeas or chickpea flour. They’re a popular street food in Palermo, where they’re served on sourdough rolls with a squeeze of lemon. We served ours with some fresh tomato and arugula as well, which balanced the oil from frying well. Panelle have a mild flavor similar to unflavored hushpuppies. They’re gluten-free and vegan and incredibly easy to make at home!
Butter chicken is a dish from New Delhi made with a buttery tomato and cream sauce. Though it is beautifully spiced with a balance of flavors, it isn’t a spicy dish, making it great for people with low spice tolerance.
If you’re looking for a quick and easy week night dinner, that still packs a flavor punch, this Mongolian beef is perfect. It’s quick and easy, taking less than twenty minutes to put together. Serve it over rice, noodles, or on its own.
These delicious, flaky pastry triangles, filled with mushrooms and a creamy béchamel sauce, are entirely vegan. The béchamel is made with roasted leeks and sage, providing a fantastic flavor combination. Perfect for bringing to a potluck or serving as an appetizer.
Everyone loves a creamy pasta dish, but how about something less heavy and a lot healthier? Spaghetti squash is a great substitute when cooked just right, and this Tuscan chicken in a cream sauce will pair with it just right!
This soup is the perfect comforting dish for a cold winter day. Satisfyingly simple, with fresh dill, salmon, and the perfect mix of veggies. You can enjoy a bowl by itself or along with slices of buttered sourdough bread.
Ssambap is a popular type of dish in Korea, where a kind of meat is wrapped in a leafy green, often lettuce, but a variety of greens can be used. It’s not only a delicious meal but fun to eat. Topped with fresh veggies, it’s a great mix of meat, rice, and fresh crunch!
This recipe makes six perfect falafels with crispy outsides and creamy insides. Instead of the more traditional tahini sauce, this recipe uses tzatziki, a yogurt, dill, and cucumber sauce that pairs well with the fried falafels.
This chicken pot pie has a delicious dill flavor and an extra light cream gravy. With fennel and leeks, it is reminiscent of spring and might bring some of that seasoned home while still being a hearty winter dish.
Bao buns are soft, fluffy steamed buns, which are folded in half before cooking, so you can easily pull them open and stuff them with fillings. In this case, they’re paired with sticky, sweet, glazed pork and fresh veggies. If you want a vegetarian version, use the same glaze recipe, but use firm tofu cubes instead or pork.
Hot and sour soup is a traditional Sichuan dish famous around the world. This recipe is quick and easy to prepare and perfect for chilly evenings or when you’re fighting or recovering from a cold.
Who says you can’t enjoy a noodle soup if you’re grain-free or low-carb? Not us. We love this delicious red curry, which uses spaghetti squash instead of rice noodles. The sweet squash pairs beautifully with the curry and coconut, making it an even more tasty option than traditional noodles!
This delicious casserole is an excellent way to serve salmon with fresh dill, soft cream cheese, sweet onions, and buttery potatoes. Simple to prepare, it’s a beautiful addition to your holiday table. Don’t count on having any leftovers, though!
Cornish game hens are a small breed of chicken, just big enough for two people to share (or just one if you’re hungry). These are perfect if you are having a small gathering and don’t want to roast a whole turkey but want something more exciting than a standard chicken. This recipe stuffs the birds till bursting with a traditional bread stuffing and roasts veggies along with the hens, which are glazed with apricot jam.
This turkey is a beautifully shade of red with a sweet glaze and moist meat. It’s bathed in white wine and butter, with oranges stuffed in the cavity. A true work of art, sure to wow your guests.
Forget the tofurkey; this holiday centerpiece is a delicious mixture of vegetables and lentils, topped with a beautiful red cranberry glaze. The colorful casserole is reminiscent of fall foliage, and the flavor is autumnal too!
This new take on beef tacos combines spicy Korean flavors with fresh veggies and kimchi. The perfect weeknight dinner when you’re feeling adventurous!
This delicious flatbread pizza originates in the Baden-Württemberg region of Germany and the Alsace region of France. It consists of a thin crust with thinly sliced onions and smoked bacon and is traditionally baked in a wood-fired oven. This recipe is easy to make at home, using frozen pizza dough and your regular oven! Flammkuchen is a popular dish during Oktoberfest! Recipe makes two medium-sized pizza.
Semmelknödel are a classic German comfort food and a great way to use up old bread. They have a caky texture, and the savory flavor is unbeatable. The dumplings are fantastic with pilzrahm, a simple cream of mushroom soup. It’s a filling meal that will warm you up on a cold autumn day. It’s also popular during Oktoberfest!
What happens when you combine a deep-dish pizza with a quiche? Onion pie heaven! This pie uses an easy yeasted dough and is filled with egg, onion, and bacon. It’s a great dinner or breakfast and goes great with your favorite German-style beer!
Gyros (pronounced Yi-ros) are a delicious Greek dish consisting of a meat filling, fresh veggies, and tzatziki wrapped in pita bread. The flavorful meat perfectly pairs with the crisp veggies and the tangy tzatziki. Gyros are actually surprisingly easy to make at home too!
Pot pie is a classic North American savory pie, sometimes with a flaking pastry crust and sometimes a more biscuit-like one. This version uses earthy mushrooms and veggies for a delicious vegan pie.
An Italian-inspired quiche with tomatoes, basil, zucchini, and mozzarella!
This is a quick and simple quiche with classic flavors and quick assembly. Perfect for brunch, lunch, or dinner!
Quiche is a wonderful, savory pie, perfect for breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner! This recipe combines sweet caramelized onions, broccoli, and smooth cream cheese for a rich and flavorful (though simple) meal. It’s particularly delicious warm but can also be eaten chilled.
This quiche boasts salty smoked salmon, soft cream cheese, sweet onions, and savory asparagus in a winning combination! It makes a fantastic dish for brunch, lunch, or dinner.
Crispy fried chicken with a Cajun batter, sweet and spicy jalapeños, fresh lettuce and tomato is the perfect combination for a delicious burger. This is one incredible meal, just spicy enough to delight your tastebuds, followed by a sweet finish.
Tan Tan Ramen, or tantanmen, is a delicious, spicy ramen topped with stir-fried pork and blanched greens. It has a delightful, creamy broth, with an earthy umami flavor made with gochujang (chili paste) and sesame paste (tahini). Tantanmen is Japan’s play on Dan Dan Mian, a Chinese noodle dish that is very similar, though lacking the broth and more like a saucy stir fry. Tan Tan Ramen is a great winter meal, spicy and filling. Despite its Tokyo restaurant-quality deliciousness, it’s quick and easy to make at home.
Dress up a basic roasted chicken with garlic scapes for a beautiful and delicious meal. Roasted garlic scapes have a mild garlic flavor and a texture similar to asparagus, with crispy ends.
If you’re craving takeout but don’t want the overload of sodium and MSG, this recipe for Sweet and Spicy chicken is a healthier, more satisfying way to go. This dish is delicious and filling, combining crispy fried chicken with a sticky sauce, toasted sesame seeds, and tender broccolini. It can be served by itself or with rice. This recipe is also gluten-free if you use gluten-free soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sriracha! You can even use the natural sugar-alternative allulose to make it low-sugar.
Are you looking for a new pizza combo that balances salty meat with mild, fresh cheese? The Co-op just started carrying pancetta, salt-cured pork belly. It’s a delicious meat to use in pasta, in salads, with roasted vegetables, and of course, on pizza! This recipe is quick and easy and can be used with whatever pizza crust you prefer. We used Capello’s Naked Crust, which is grain-free. This crust is a little smaller than the average, so you might need to adjust the topping amounts if you’re using a larger one.
Carbonara is a pasta dish originally from Rome. It consists of pasta tossed in a sauce made of hard cheese (usually pecorino romano or parmigiano reggiano), egg, and cured pork (guanciale or pancetta). This dish has also gained popularity in Japan, where the recipe has been tweaked a bit. The biggest differences are that it’s made with bacon, has garlic, and is often topped with thinly sliced green onions. One of the best aspects of Japanese carbonara is that it’s super quick and easy to make, but looks and tastes like you’re sitting down at a fancy restaurant.
Chicken Tikka Masala may seem like a classic Indian curry, but its country of origin is actually Britain. The person who invented it is debated, but Tikka Masala was likely part of a wave of new “Indian” dishes created by migrant South Asian chefs in the 1960s. Over time, it became very popular both in Britain and internationally. In fact, according to a 2012 survey, Tikka Masala is the second favorite “foreign” food to cook in the UK, after Chinese stir fry. And it is incredibly easy to cook at home and deeply satisfying to eat. The creamy tomato base is spiced to perfection, with tender, broiled chicken and fresh cilantro. Chicken Tikka Masala is usually served with basmati rice.
This Thai-style curry features a creamy coconut broth with a medley of vegetables, topped with roasted ginger lime chickpeas. It can be served as a soup or over Jasmine rice.
Look no further than this pie if you’re looking for a quick and easy vegetarian meal with great flavor. Halfway between a spanakopita and a quiche, feta and spinach marry with a delicious salty and fresh green combination.
Bibimbap is a Korean dish consisting of a bowl of rice topped with sautéed and seasoned vegetables, kimchi (fermented veggies), and gochujang (fermented chili paste). Often a fried or raw egg and sliced meat are also served on top. The bowl is mixed up before eating. Instead of doing it in a bowl, this recipe serves it in a tortilla, creating a delicious Korean fusion-style burrito. The recipe makes six burritos. They’re perfect served fresh, but you can also freeze them for reheating later.
Zosui is a Japanese soup made with mild broth and cooked rice. It’s an excellent dish to warm you up on a chilly day and perfect for when you’re recovering from a cold or stomach bug. Since it can be made with leftover rice, it’s a speedy and easy meal to throw together. We topped our zosui with Smoked Sockeye Salmon from Ducktrap River, but you can also have it unadorned for a simple vegetarian dish.
Pot pie is a classic North American savory pie, sometimes with a flaking pastry crust and sometimes a more biscuit-like one. This chicken pot pie has a delicious creamy sauce with a little cheddar cheese. The veggies, chicken, and leeks make a delightful combination of flavors.
In this delightful vegan dish, mushrooms and stout pair together in a delicious, earthy stew, with pillowy potato biscuits on top. A rustic dinner perfect for chilly March evenings.
Fajitas are a great weeknight dinner. They’re quick, easy, fun to eat, and full of flavor!
This version of loaded nachos is a delicious fusion of Korean and Tex-Mex. It’s delicious paired with hot, melted cheese, crunchy tortilla chips, and fresh greens. For even more flavor, serve the nachos with your favorite kimchi instead of salsa!
Curry has a thousand different variations. Many countries and cultures have their own take on it,
from India’s original spiced curries to the coconut-based Thai dishes. In Japan, curry is a popular
weeknight dinner, a thick stew sweetened with apples. Most people cook it using a curry roux, which
is a packaged block of the reduced sauce. However, the same dish can be made from scratch and
boasts an incredible flavor. You can make Japanese curry with chicken, beef, pork, or vegetarian (use
extra vegetables).
Pork ribs are delicious, but they can also be very rich and fatty. This recipe makes incredibly tender, sweet ribs that are simple and easy on the stomach. They’re cooked on the stovetop but can easily be finished on the grill, giving them a smokier flavor.
Jambalaya is a cajun dish that has West African, French, and Spanish influences. It’s usually made with a combination of vegetables, sausage, chicken, and seafood. This recipe comes to us from one of our employees. It’s a family recipe passed down from Louisianan oil workers who joined the clean up efforts in Alaska, after 1989 the Exxon Valdez oil spill.
Hayashi rice is a Japanese recipe inspired by European beef stew but with a delicious deep flavor all its own. It’s traditionally made with thinly cut beef and served over short-grain rice. We like to use Caldwell Family Farm’s shaved steak. You can replace the homemade beef broth with 6 cups of store-bought broth, but the homemade version has superior flavor.
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