We are fueled by optimism at Mash-Up HQ, and we refuse to become cynics about our country and our political process. But we’re feeling the anxiety. So, we’re going to do what we always do in times of need: We’re going to cook.

We’ve collected for you some of the best recipes from our archives. We hope you find something here that nourishes you, and that reminds you that in this fragmented, mad world, an open table and a meal cooked with love is an invitation to cross borders, bridge divides, and build community. And it’s always an option. Feed yourselves, feed your loved ones, and feed your souls. You deserve it.