Sesame Gochujang Salad
This salad has heat. And by heat, I mean some lovely, lingering spice. Which means it would be perfect to bring to a picnic, or even to the batting cages
Category: Lunch
Chorizo and Lentil Salad with a Chive Vinaigrette
‘Tis the season for summer parties. And this is a fun dish to bring to any gathering of friends and family. Smoky chorizo flavor is played up with a warm
Cheddar and Green Chili Quesadillas
This is my go-to lunch when I’m so hungry I can’t think straight. It’s easy, delicious, spicy, and there’s not much dangerous prep work. You know, because I’m so spacey
CategoriesBreakfast/Brunch Dinner Featured Lunch Salad Side Dishes Vegetarian
Lemony Quinoa, Avocado and Spinach Salad
I was tempted to put “superfood” in the title, but y’all are smart enough to know that, of course. Quinoa+spinach+avocados is going to make a very healthy salad. But this
Spinach Tortellini Soup
Hello February, you old so and so. Grey skies that vacillate between snow and rain, ice, sleet, and hail. We know what your game is. But guess what we have
CategoriesBreakfast/Brunch Dinner Featured Lunch Potatoes Vegetarian
Perfect Hash Browns
I use the salad spinner for potato galettes, but I’d never considered using it for hash browns. They’re delicious, and really easy. …
CategoriesAppetizer Chinese Condiments/Spices Dinner Featured Lunch Salad Vegetarian
Cucumber, Orange, and Wasabi Salad
This year I must have been very good, because I found a micro plane in my Christmas stocking. I’ve always used my little cheese grater for zesting, but wowza, what
CategoriesAppetizer Cheese Featured Holidays/Events Lunch Side Dishes Vegetarian
Blueberry and Goat Cheese Salad
The first time I made this salad, it was for a “beef party” we threw. I had just finished a big food writing job, and – hoo boy – did
CategoriesAppetizer Breakfast/Brunch Dinner Featured Holidays/Events Lunch Salad Sauces Side Dishes Vegetarian
Warm Cranberry Vinaigrette
The big day is coming up next week, and to err on the side of caution I bought a bag of cranberries so I wouldn’t be short on Thanksgiving. And,
Spicy Slow Cooked Pulled Pork with Tomatillo Quinoa
I love this recipe because it’s simple, spicy and fairly hands off. Hello, easy meal when you don’t necessarily feel like cooking! The pork is crazy tender, and the quinoa
Summer Pasta with Asparagus and Mint
Mint is one of those things that you have, and kind of wonder what to do with. Sure, we all make mint juleps and maybe throw some fresh mint in
CategoriesAppetizer Breakfast/Brunch Cheese Dessert Dinner Featured Holidays/Events Lunch Salad Vegetarian
Ginger’s Grilled Sugar Plum Salad
(Note: In no way was this salad endorsed by Jedd’s Aunt Ginger. However, since she gave me the sugar plums, I felt like she deserved a shout out. That said,
Maple Wasabi Chicken Skewers
A few weeks ago, we received some maple syrup in our CSA basket, as a little bonus. The people who run it, are all sorts of awesome. Coincidentally Jedd was
CategoriesAppetizer Bread/Baking Cheese Featured Holidays/Events Lunch
Potato, Turnip Greens, Cheddar and Thyme Tart
My newest green obsession is turnip greens. I want them in everything. They’re peppery and bright, and right now is the time when I can have as many as I
CategoriesCheese Dinner Lunch Sauces Vegetarian
Herbed Lasagna with Oregano Puree
There are two ways you can make this dish: The easy way or the fun way. Of course to me, “fun” sometimes means taking a couple hours to make it
Barley and Endive Salad with Parsley Pesto
My father-in-law is vegan, and he eats a decent amount of tofu. In fact, I never really enjoyed tofu until he made me his signature dish. He mixes together a