The foods we enjoy on Thanksgiving are more than dishes—they are a living connection to the land and its history. Ingredients like sweet potatoes, cranberries, pumpkins, and turkey have been cultivated and revered for centuries by Indigenous communities. These staples...

Dating back 2,600 years to the epoch of ancient Zoroastrianism, Nowruz (Farsi for “new day”), also known as the Persian New Year, is the celebration of the arrival of spring for more than 300 million people in Iran and throughout...

Āsh (pronounced “osh”; literally “thick soup”) is a Persian umbrella term that describes dozens of ancient pottages that typically contain noodles, legumes (chickpeas, beans, lentils), whole grains, leafy greens (chiefly spinach), and, from time to time, meatballs. Hearty, savory, and...

Given that they’re a year-round staple of the Polish table, it’s somewhat surprising that gołąbki (pronounced go-WUMP-kee), or stuffed cabbage rolls, aren’t as well known outside Poland as pierogi, kielbasa, and pączki. This no-frills comfort dish is, despite its debated...