This is the most chewy, moist, gooey cornbread you will ever make. If your woes after every holiday season was your choking hazard of cornbread that graced the table, this is your only solution. Inspired by the Black Sea Cornbread from Sarma in Boston, this cornbread is perfected with briny pieces of feta, vibrant jewels of chopped habanero pieces, and soaked in a hot honey syrup that will leave you wanting more, even if you’re mouth is on FIRE.

Cornbread pudding. Cornbread casserole. Whatever you call it, this recipe will be a hit every single year you set it up on the holiday dinner table! It’s rich, it’s moist, and it’s got the perfect amount of butter that oozes out during every single bite. Cornbread has never looked so good!

Like all tried and true recipes, they become stagnant and in need of a refresh from time to time. Mashed potatoes are an integral part of so many meals- proving comfort and a smooth, starchy complement to main dishes near and far. This recipe uses the (sweeter) Murasaki sweet potato, along with umami-rich miso and the nutty flavors of tahini and browned butter. Add the freshness of rosemary and you’ve got a side that can be the main dish on its own.

What’s better than a roasted squash than a roasted, then blackened one? Blackening the squash via cast iron creates a beautiful crust and char that complements the sweet and spiced pomegranate relish that is sprinkled on top.

This dish is perfect as any side dish for your next gathering, pushing guests to grab a slice with their fingers- which they will inevitably lick to get ALL of that remaining flavor. Enjoy!

Arroz con gandules, the national dish of Puerto Rico, is one of comfort, memories, and the sense of home. It’s rich flavor, thanks to the sofrito paste that gets infused into every granule, is one that many Latinx households look forward to after a long day, month, or year. This dish will have you walking up to the stove for second, third, and even fourth servings.

If you’re here, you might be like me in that Brussel sprouts are your favorite vegetable during the fall. This recipe requires you to sear your Brussels before roasting for the most perfect crispy sprout. But, the highlight of this dish is the sweet and umami glaze drizzled on top that will have you licking your fingers all night.