• In a medium mixing bowl, stir together the flour and salt. In a small bowl, whisk together the yogurt and 3⁄4 cup lukewarm water, then whisk the liquid into the flour in four additions, until the batter is smooth.
• Heat an 8-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Spray with cooking spray or brush with a thin film of oil. Pour 1⁄4 cup of batter into the skillet and immediately tilt it to make the batter evenly cover the bottom of the skillet. Cook until bubbles appear in the center of the crepe, about 2 minutes; flip with a spatula, and cook briefly on the other side, about 30 seconds. Flip the crepe onto a plate and cover it with a clean cloth to keep it warm, and repeat with the rest of the crepe batter.

• Soak the beans overnight in cold water. Drain them and put them into a large, heavy pot. Add 1⁄2 cup olive oil, the peeled intact onion half, the celery stalk, bay leaf, and 10 cups cold water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until beans are very tender, about 2 1⁄2 hours. Season with salt to taste. Remove and discard the onion, bay leaf, and celery.
• In a heavy, 5-quart saucepan, heat the remaining 1⁄2 cup olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the minced onion, minced celery, and carrot, stirring briefly. Let the vegetables sizzle for a moment in the oil, then lower the heat to medium-low or low and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables have softened and are slightly translucent, about 10 minutes. Add the garlic, rosemary, and red pepper flakes to the pot, stir well, and let cook for a minute or so. Stir in the tomato paste, then add the beans and the bean cooking liquid to the pot. Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring occasionally, and then lower the heat and simmer for about 10 minutes.
• Remove 2 cups of beans from the pot and puree them with 1 1⁄2 cups water in a blender until smooth. Stir the pureed beans back into the pot and return to a boil. Stir the pasta into the pot and lower the heat to simmer, stirring often. Cook until the pasta is tender yet still retains a slight firmness in the center, about 20 minutes. Stir in the fennel and 1⁄2 cup cold water. Season generously, to taste, with salt and let rest 5 minutes before serving.
• Drizzle with Pequin Chile Oil or an extremely good, grassy extra-virgin olive oil, and serve.

PEQUIN CHILE OIL

• In a small saucepan, heat 1⁄2 cup of olive oil over medium-low heat until hot to the touch, about 3 to 4 minutes. Remove pot from the heat. Stir in 2 tablespoons of pequin chile flakes or other hot red pepper flakes and let them steep for at least 30 minutes. Cool the chile oil, and then transfer it to a covered container. Stir well before using to ensure chile flakes are suspended in each spoonful of oil. You can store the oil, refrigerated, for up to 1 month.

• Place all the ingredients in a ziplock plastic bag or covered container and let marinate for 1 hour.
• Preheat the oven to 400°F. Spread the green beans in one layer on a large rimmed baking sheet. Roast for 12 minutes, stirring halfway through. Serve.

• Preheat the oven to 325°F. Line a rimmed sheet pan with parchment paper.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together the flaxseed meal with 2 tablespoons water. Let sit for 5 minutes.
• Add the banana and mash it thoroughly with a fork until there are no large clumps. Stir in the maple syrup (if using), vanilla, cinnamon, and salt until smooth. Fold in the oats, walnuts, almonds, Brazil nuts, and coconut. Transfer the granola to the prepared sheet pan and spread it into an even layer.
• Bake for 40 minutes, stirring once halfway through, or until the banana bits are fully dry and the oats are lightly browned. Let the granola cool completely on the pan, then break it apart into large clumps. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.

• Preheat the oven to 375°F. Spray a 9-by-9-inch baking pan with nonstick spray. Press in a piece of aluminum foil that fits up to the rim, then press in a piece of parchment paper of the same size.
• In a large bowl, stir together the oats, flour, tapioca starch, sugar, walnuts, salt, baking soda, and cinnamon until well combined. Add the shortening and combine, using your hands, until the mixture is homogeneous and holds together when pressed.
• Firmly and evenly press 3⁄4 of the mixture into the prepared pan. Spread the raspberry jam evenly onto the dough, leaving a 1⁄2-inch border on all sides of the pan (to aid in unmolding). Top with the frozen fruit. Sprinkle the remaining crumble mixture over the fruit, leaving some fruit peeking through.
• Bake for 35 minutes, rotate the pan, and bake for another 10 to 15 minutes, until evenly golden brown and well set. Chill completely before cutting and serving.

• Place the chickpeas in a bowl, cover with 3 inches of water, then soak overnight. Drain just before using.
• In a food processor, combine the garlic, onion, Italian parsley, smoked paprika, cumin, coriander, and salt. Add the drained chickpeas, then pulse, stopping and scraping down the sides occasionally, until the mixture becomes a coarse meal that sticks together when squeezed into a ball. Scoop out about 3 tablespoons of the dough and shape it into a ball, then slightly flatten the ball. Repeat with all the dough.
• Line a plate with paper towels. In a heavy small or medium skillet over medium heat, heat 1 inch of vegetable oil to 350ºF to 375ºF. (You can tell if the oil is ready by dipping a wooden spoon into it; if the oil steadily bubbles around the spoon, you’re good to go. If the oil vigorously bubbles, it’s too hot.) Working in batches, carefully place the balls into the oil and fry until the falafel are golden brown and crispy, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Drain on the prepared plate.
• For the pear relish: Place all the ingredients in a bowl and toss to combine.
• Serve the falafel with the relish on the side.

• Blend the spinach and coconut water together until smooth. Add the turmeric, apple, banana, mango, pineapple, and lemon juice. Blend on high speed until completely smooth, about 1 minute.

• Preheat the oven to 375°F. Place the beets and 1⁄4 cup water in a small roasting pan, cover with foil, and roast for 40 to 50 minutes, or until the beets are just tender to the touch. Cool and peel the beets with a paring knife, and then cut each beet into quarters and set aside.
• Meanwhile, combine the lentils and 3 cups of water in a small saucepan over medium heat. When the water boils, reduce the heat to a low simmer, add the salt and olive oil and cook, uncovered, stirring every 5 minutes, for 15 minutes, or until the lentils are still firm and intact, but starting to be creamy inside.
• Drain any excess water, stir in the vinegar and garam masala, remove the pot from the heat, and transfer the lentils to a bowl to cool. If desired, add more salt, oil, vinegar, or garam masala to taste, then transfer lentils to a serving dish, garnish with the beets and greens, and serve warm or cold.

• Preheat the broiler. Halve grapefruit crosswise. Run a paring knife along the edges of each grapefruit segment to loosen. In a small bowl, mix together tablespoon honey and melted coconut oil. Drizzle evenly over each half, sprinkle with cinnamon, and broil for 5 to 8 minutes or until lightly browned around the edges.

• Preheat the oven to 400°F. Spread the almonds in one layer on a rimmed baking sheet, then roast until the nuts start to turn dark brown, about 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in a small sauté pan, combine the oil, leaves from 1 thyme sprig, orange-peel strips, and cinnamon stick over medium-low heat. Warm for 5 minutes.
• In a bowl, combine the almonds, oil mixture, and the salt. Toss to combine and scatter on a serving tray. Top with the olives. Garnish with the remaining thyme sprigs and serve with a spoon and cocktail napkins.