Ellen Boeke

Craving a simple and satisfying meal? This chunky vegetable chowder uses easy-to-find produce to create a meal that’s hearty, zesty, and energizing. Roma tomatoes, bell peppers, and onion are roasted in the oven until sweet and tender, then tossed in a blender and pureed to make a velvety base. Little red potatoes, corn, and leafy […]

Serrano chiles add a relatively mild heat to this creamy chili mac ’n’ cheese, making it a family-friendly option for dinner. You can use chiles that rate higher on the Scoville scale if you like it hot, but make sure you don’t go too spicy and overwhelm the other flavors in this satisfying dish. Here, […]

Calabrian chiles, named after their native growing region in  southwestern Italy, are medium-hot and contain a sweet, subtly smoky flavor that makes them ideal for adding complex flavor to simple dishes. Here, they’re blended into a luscious sauce along with garlic, lemon zest, and red wine vinegar. Sautéed zucchini and butter beans are folded into […]

This easy linguine with mushroom pesto is fresh, filling, and full of flavor—not to mention, it comes together in just 30 minutes. It all starts by blending sautéed mushrooms in a food processor with basil, garlic, and walnuts to create an umami-rich pesto that’s a bit thicker and chunkier than your traditional herbs-oriented pesto. Hearty […]

Hominy gives this Instant Pot soup (which you can also cook on the stovetop—see tip below) an unmistakable chewy texture and subtle corny flavor that pairs perfectly with Southwestern seasonings. The brothy base is enhanced with chili powder, cumin, oregano, and garlic to set the stage for hominy, pinto beans, and bell pepper, which give […]

Tired of eating salads that leave you hungry 30 minutes later? This hearty salad is packed full of hunger-busting ingredients that will power you through a busy day without a problem. Chewy farro soaks up the tangy flavors of a citrusy vinaigrette while pan-roasted tomatoes add their sweet juices to the jumble of fresh veggies. […]

This creamy root vegetable bisque blends sweet potatoes, parsnips, celery root, and turnips into a silky smooth soup full of comforting flavors. Blended pinto beans enhance the velvety texture and add extra heft, while tangy sherry vinegar brings a hit of brightness to the earthy veggies. Top each serving with easy-to-make rye croutons and a […]

Serve up these bean-and-rice stuffed jalapeños at your next party when you need some crowd-pleasing finger food. Cheesy nutritional yeast, smoky paprika, and salty soy sauce give the stuffing tons of savory flavor that complements  the spicy jalapeño shell. While the jalapeño boats bake in the oven, you can whip up a zesty lime crema […]

Buffalo cauliflower has become a popular vegan appetizer option on pub menus, but this trendy bar snack makes for a delicious pizza topper, too! Tender cauliflower florets are tossed with a spicy hot sauce, piled onto whole wheat pizza dough slathered in a herbed bean spread, and then baked to crisp perfection. While this combo […]

This lighter take on Thai pineapple fried rice recipe is totally vegan, totally oil-free, and totally tasty. It starts with soaking tofu in a zesty pineapple and lime marinade so each chunk soaks up the juicy tropical flavors, then sautéeing pineapple cubes, bell peppers, and chiles to tender perfection. Once this colorful mixture is complete, […]

Mole, a traditional Mexican sauce that features a beautiful blend of spicy, savory, and sweet flavors, can often be complex and time-intensive to make. Here, our easy mole sauce delivers bold flavor without costing you hours in the kitchen. Three types of dried chiles are soaked and blended into a paste before being mixed with […]

There are three things you need to make the perfect pizza: A crust that’s crispy on the outside but fluffy on the inside, a finger-licking sauce, and hearty toppings that fill up a rumbling tummy. Luckily, this recipe knocks the pizza trifecta out of the park. The homemade sofrito-style sauce is a blend of aromatic […]