Punjabi Chole Masala (Chana Masala)

Chana and chole mean chickpeas, and a masala is a blend of spices in powder or paste form. Chole masala and chana masala then are…

Creamy Chickpea and Portobello Mushroom Curry

Chana masala has always been one of my favorite Indian chickpea dishes. A classic North Indian dish that is popular throughout th…

Gujarati Black Chickpea Curry

A smaller and dark-skinned cousin of chickpeas, black chickpeas have a denser texture and stronger, earthier aroma and taste. Bla…

Hummus Falafel Bowls

The idea of "bowls" has gained in popularity over the years, and the guiding principle is a balanced meal where all of …

North African Chickpea Soup (Lablabi)

I've always been fascinated by the tantalizing and robust flavors that are so distinctive of Mediterranean cuisines. There is…

Roasted Tomato Chickpea Soup

Tomato soup is not something that I appreciated until I started to make my own. Canned varieties just never pleased me, as they a…

Chickpea Falafel Bites

I've made these delightful little bites a few times now, and they are certainly worth the fuss, as they are quite filling, an…

Black Chana Masala

Chana masala — or spiced chickpeas — is one of the most famous of traditional Indian dishes and a favorite of vegetarians and non…

Farinata - Italian Chickpea Flatbread

Little more than chickpea flour, water and salt mixed into a loose batter and baked in a pan with olive oil, farinata — literally…

Hummus Dressed Quinoa Fusilli

Hummus never goes to waste in my kitchen because there are so many ways to enjoy it. Simply serving it with chopped vegetables an…

Mushroom, Broccoli and Wild Rice Casserole

Now that winter has set in once more, it's time for baked dinners to hit the oven and table again. Many of us grew up with c…