Vegan Red Beans and Rice with Smoky Tofu

Who says vegans can't enjoy hearty Louisiana-style cuisine? Let the good times roll with this spicy plant-based dish that's also packed with favor, fiber and protein.

Simple Hummus

In a food processor combine beans, lemon juice, cumin, salt and garlic, and add half of the garbanzo beans liquid. Process until smooth. Last, add tahini paste and blend until flavored and thickened.

Cleansing Vegetable Soup with a Hint of Harissa

With strictly fresh vegetables and water, this wholesome soup can be prepared year-round and provides all the carbohydrates you need in a meal. To amp up the protein, swirl in a spoonful of whole-m...

Garbanzo Chaat Masala

You can also add chaat masala while toasting nuts — almonds in particular — or roasting potatoes and other vegetables.

Ful Medames

This traditional Egyptian appetizer is often served with cut fresh tomato, cucumber and onion, along with some olives.

Mediterranean Roasted Tomato and Bean Salad

For this dish, we use Whole Spice Lamb Rub, which blends salt with thyme, chili, rosemary, garlic, spearmint, lemon, onion and black pepper. You can substitute any blend of spices that you enjoy.

Pita Chips with Za'atar Blend

Slice the pita into bite-sized squares and place them in a small salad bowl Drizzle with water and 3 Tbs. olive oil; season with 1/4 tsp. salt and 1 Tbs. Za’atar Blend.With your hand, gently mix to...

Spiced Honey Cake with Black Tea and Almonds

This simple honey cake is tender, lightly sweet, and perfect for midmorning with coffee or tea. Use any kind of honey you like. Serve with whipped cream or crème fraîche for an extra treat.  A Hone...

Turmeric Quinoa

Once you start using turmeric on a regular basis, it's fun to find new ways to use it in home cooking.

Mexican Mole Sauce

This dry blend combines 21 ingredients: chilies, almonds, pistachios, sesame, peanuts, hazelnuts, prunes, chocolate, cinnamon, oregano, black pepper, bay leaves, thyme, coriander, anise, nutmeg, gi...