Our maiden voyage

In this episode: chili with a magical secret ingredient and a life changing way to make vegetables. Plus, the joy of hosting a dinner party and an encouraging tip from an expert.   Our recipe of the week: Quinoa and black bean chili (A Couple Cooks) Sonja’s recipe pick: Spaghetti squash burrito bowl (Kathryne Taylor of Cookie & Kate)Alex’s recipe pick: French Green Beans with Shallots (Jacque Pepin via New York Times)   Roasting is our favorite way to prepare vegetables in the fall and winter. Some of our favorite recipes: Spiced roasted cauliflower or roasted cauliflower Roasted brussels sprouts with pecorino and pecans (pecorino and pecans optional) Roasted fingerling and new potatoes with rosemary   How to Throw a Healthy Dinner Party from Anna Watson Carl of The Yellow Table   What should Sonja make with an 8-pound green cabbage? Sonja’s farmer’s market haul   Did you find the Easter egg? A Couple Cooks on Instagram