Pomegranate and Pear Salad with Parmesan Crisps
I love to cook, my mother loves to cook, so Thanksgiving is our day to play. However, it’s only going to be four of us for dinner this year, and
Category: Lunch
Steak with a Herbed Cutting Board Sauce
In summer there’s nothing more decadent than having a plethora of herbs to play with. In the winter, a bunch of oregano costs $2.00 for an anemic bunch of straggly
CategoriesAppetizer Dinner Lunch Mexican Vegetarian
Pico de Quinoa
Jedd and I went to Maine for a couple of days, and it was amazing. The first day was sunny and the sky was bright blue. The second day we
CategoriesCondiments/Spices Dinner Featured Lunch Mexican Side Dishes Vegetarian
Apple Tomatillo Salsa
It’s the best of both worlds right now. We still have summer produce, but we’re also getting treats from fall. And that includes apples. Really, really, really, beautiful apples. Along
CategoriesChinese Dinner Lunch Vegetarian
Spicy Lentil Salad with Chili Oil Vinaigrette
Happy 350th recipe everyone! That’s kind of a fun number, so I’m going to post this recipe which is one of my favorites. I love this salad. The hands on
A Lush Summer Cobb Salad with Lemon Chicken
Minus the tomatoes, a cobb salad can pretty good any time of year. The ingredients don’t really need to rely on any particular seasonable produce, so it’s a fairly independent
CategoriesAppetizer Cheese Dinner Lunch Vegetarian
Mozzarella and Thyme Stuffed Squash Blossoms (My Little Ode To the Sopranos)
It’s amazing how easy it is to lose touch with friends. Between life and work, sometimes we’re not great about driving a few miles to see each other. But when
CategoriesChinese Dinner Eggs Lunch Vegetarian
Yes, Virginia. You Can Freeze Scallions and Make a Sriracha Pancake with Them
The title is a play off of the movie “Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus,” because for the last two years I’ve only had these amazing scallions in the
CategoriesAppetizer Dinner Lunch Soup Vegetarian
Fresh Pea Soup with Mint and Lemon
Even though the smell of split pea soup appeals to me, I’ve just never loved the taste. It’s kind of weird. How can you like the way something smells and
CategoriesLunch Salad Side Dishes Vegetarian
Pea Shoot, Pea and Strawberry Salad: The Most Summer Salad, That’s Ever Been Summer Salad-ed
I look at photos of summer produce, the way I look at vacation photos. “Ah, remember that?” And this is one of those dishes that I’m going to wistfully revisit
Spicy Asian Beef and Radish Stew
Recently we were inundated with radishes, which is never a problem. Radishes with butter and a little sea salt make one of the best summer snacks. But, it got to
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Hot Weather Cooking Hack: Broken Noodle Salad
Depending on where you live – man-oh-man – it’s been hot over the last week. I’m not ready for 90-plus degree days and humidity that makes the cats nap in
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Hot Weather Cooking Hacks: Stove Top Potato, Dill and Cheddar Galette
I’m the first to admit when I’m wrong. So, a couple of years ago when Jedd brought home a salad spinner and I complained about the space it took up
Spicy Pork Stew with Lemony Salsa Cruda
Although it’s summer, that doesn’t mean that the urge for comfort food goes away. It just means that you get to make prettier comfort food with fresh ingredients. And the
CategoriesDinner Lunch Vegetarian
Homemade Pappardelle with Parmesan Cream Sauce and Chive Blossoms
How fancy does this sauce look? Very. But it’s ridiculously simple to make. And to quote my friend Kelee, it’s “deeeeeeeeeelicious.” The papperdelle itself was a little bit of a
Strawberry Salad with Baby Greens and Lemon Vinaigrette
Sometimes you just need to laugh and get childish. Oh, and eat well and day drink. My cousin is my best friend – and that’s pretty amazing. It’s cool to