Recipes

LeAnn Mueller, talented photographer and co-owner of the renowned Austin barbecue joint la Barbecue, died early Wednesday morning. She was 51.I spoke this morning with her wife, Alison Clem, who goes by Ali. She said—as cliche as it sounds—LeAnn was doing what she loved right to the end. The couple were preparing for an event planned for Tuesday evening. “We were cooking, and I was juicing some lemons for her hummus,” Ali said, playing the day back in her memory. LeAnn suffered a sudden medical emergency and was rushed to the hospital. “It happened in seconds,” Ali said, still in...

I didn’t think I needed another bean in my life, to be totally honest. My pantry is stacked high with cans of chickpeas, white beans, bags of heirloom pinto beans, and beyond. Between them all, I barely have time to let lentils into my heart, let alone a whole new bean variety. And yet, over the past couple of years, lupini beans have been taunting me a bit. I kept seeing them in various forms at my local Whole Foods, whether as pasta, a hummus-like dip, or simply in jars sandwiched between marinated artichokes and pepperoncini. I finally gave into...

Is hummus healthy? Yes. Is it easy to make hummus at home? Double yes. All you need is a food processor. Some people use a blender. You can dispense with the appliances all together and use a potato masher. I’ll bet the ancient Syrians didn’t have blenders or food processors and they invented hummus. So, what’s my interest in hummus? My husband went on a plant-based diet a couple of years ago and embarked on a mission to drain Bitar’s Grocery near our house dry of hummus. Bitar’s has the best hummus in town, and it’s very reasonably priced, but...

“Chicken again?” That’s the familiar chorus in our home every time I mention it’s chicken for dinner. My husband starts the refrain, and the kids chime in with melodramatic groans and eye rolls. But I love a good challenge and nothing pleases me more than turning their collective “not again!” into “more, please!” Enter souvlaki: marinated and skewered chicken, grilled to perfection, and served alongside cooling tzatziki sauce. It’s a little taste of Greece that adds a twist to the usual chicken dinner, and I promise you, it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser! The key to making good souvlaki lies in the...

No-heat lunch ideas are the perfect solution for those who want to enjoy a delicious, healthy meal without having to use a stove or microwave. With the rise of remote work and online schooling, many of us find ourselves working from home or studying in our dorm rooms during lunchtime. This is where no-heat lunch ideas come in handy. The form can be filled in the actual website url. If you're looking for something quick to pack on a busy lunch or want to switch up your at-home workday routine, these recipes will give you plenty of options. From tasty...