Israeli-born chef Lior Lev Sercarz, who owns the New York specialty spice shop La Boite, has assembled an unexpected and unusual alliance of spices for this chickpea appetizer — pungent amchoor (made ...

Whether you’re fully vegan or are just aiming to eat more plants, these easy vegan appetizer recipes prove that there’s so much more still on the menu than you might think. You won't find any plain ol ...

Making Classic Hummus is just one of the many uses for canned chickpeas. (Oregonian file photo) Hummus is a Middle Eastern staple that is a blend of chickpeas (also known as garbanzo beans), fresh ...

Here are two fresh ideas for any Hanukkah gathering — one savory, one sweet — from Israeli-born chef Lior Lev Sercarz, who owns the New York specialty spice shop La Boite. (Full disclosure: These are ...