If you click on the Middle Eastern tag or scroll through the photo summary of similarly-themed recipes at the bottom of this post, the long list reveals my love for the Middle Eastern and North African aesthetic of cooking. I can't get enough of their flirtatious play between sweet and richly savory.

Main, Soup/Stew, Winter, AutumnKatie SchmidtJanuary 8, 2019Harissa, Sweet Potato, Carrots, Green lentils, Middle Eastern, North African, Sherry vinegar, Pistachios, Cilantro, Immunity, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Vegan/Vegan Option Comments

Spanish Cabbage and Butter Bean Stew

There'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.

Main, Soup/Stew, WinterKatie SchmidtFebruary 20, 2017Spanish, Cabbage, Savoy Cabbage, Butter Beans, Smoked Paprika, Sherry vinegar, Cilantro, Dairy-Free, Vegan/Vegan Option, Gluten-Free, Weeknight Dinner Comments

Black Bean Soup with Roasted Sweet Potato Salsa

In the spirit of Halloween coming up, I made you an especially delicious orange and black soup. It's a smoky Mexican-inspired black bean soup, topped with.....

Main, Soup/Stew, Winter, AutumnKatie SchmidtOctober 24, 2016Black beans, Sweet Potato, Radish, Cilantro, Lime, Sherry vinegar, Smoked Paprika, Chipotle chili powder, Gluten-Free, Vegan/Vegan Option, Dairy-Free, Mexican Comments

Spanish Shrimp and Red Pepper Sauté

This is a super speedy, protein-packed sauté that has become a weeknight favorite in our house. It was first created back in December after coming home one night famished from an evening yoga class and in need of something substantial but quick.

Anytime, MainKatie SchmidtMarch 22, 2016Shrimp, Spanish, Smoked Paprika, Red Bell Pepper, Cilantro, Sherry vinegar, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Vegan/Vegan Option, Chickpeas, Weeknight Dinner, One-Pan, Stir-fry, Skillet Comments

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