Seasoned with smoky chipotle chiles, mild tomato salsa, and green chiles, this spicy black bean chili with hearty greens will rock your chili world. You will totally love how the greens balance the already vibrant flavors of this nourishing vegetarian chili.

In addition to the greens, a lot of the depth and balance in this chili comes from smoked and dried jalapeños in sweet tangy, spiced puree of tomatoes and vinegar–chipotles in adobo. They’re spicy hot and the small amount of chipotle chile adds that perfect smoky heat.

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Flour, yeast, fruity olive oil and salt, mix it all with a wooden spoon and then let it rise in the bowl. This whole wheat rosemary focaccia is about the easiest bread you can make!!

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These vegetarian rice paper spring rolls make a playful party–everybody gets to win. You set out the healthy fillings—crisp matchstick carrots, pungent fresh herbs, crunchy lettuce, and slippery glass noodles—your guests tuck and wrap fresh veggies in softened rice paper, and dip them into flavorful peanut sauce.

Maybe you’ve enjoyed these light Vietnamese salad rolls at a restaurant or another party. But have you made them at home? When people learn how to make these fresh vegetarian rice paper spring rolls, they love it! It’s an easy interactive meal to share with friends.

Serve with the peanut sauce for sure. Offer a second sauce, such as sweet red chili sauce. Another dipping sauce option is equal parts honey and rice vinegar, seasoned simply with with hot pepper flakes and salt.