This recipe is a happy accident, born from a simple trip to the farmer's market, where fresh green beans sparked an immediate craving for saffron rice with crispy fried onions. As I was bringing this vision to life, a slight mishap in the kitchen – a perfectly (un)planned char at the bottom of the rice—transported me straight back to my childhood. It was a familiar fight at the dinner table, a joyful scramble for the 'makokoto' – those coveted, crunchy, golden-brown bits of rice that everyone adored.

This vibrant salad combines warm spiced chickpea tofu with smoky tomato choka over fresh greens. Inspired by Caribbean and Indian flavors, it’s a hearty, high-protein plant-based meal that’s easy to prep ahead and perfect for lunch or dinner.

A creamy-spicy-sweet combination that hits all the right notes, this sandwich blends tahini, jalapeño, citrus, and soft avocado between slices of seeded sourdough. With every bite, you get contrast – sharp and smooth, fresh and rich – making it the kind of lunch you’ll want to pack again and again.