Articles by Julie Andrews

A new, shiny colander may not seem like the most exciting kitchen tool, but think about how often you use one.

Recently I discovered how delicious it is to add cashews (or any nut) to my smoothie, and I’m hooked.

A traditional African dish made of samp and beans, nuts or cowpeas is given an American spin using canned hominy and pinto beans and served as a side dish.

This recipe starts with three oversized sweet potatoes roasted in the oven until they’re soft and the outsides are starting to caramelize and the kitchen smells heavenly. 

Topped with a few berries and some fresh mint, this will make you feel like you’re on a tropical island somewhere having a super indulgent treat.

Falafel is typically made with fava beans or chickpeas, but I had some edamame staring at me from the freezer, so I decided to see what it would taste like in falafel form.