Vegetables

Winter Citrus Salad with Toasted Za’atar Breadcrumbs

So clearly I have not been doing much cooking lately. Or lets just say what I’ve been putting on the table for dinner is not fit for a...

Tomato Goat Cheese Tart w/ a Cornmeal Crust

Oh hi there! Its been a while. I have been totally checked out recently. The whole summer really (yikes its august!!). My excuse is that...

Honeynut Squash Soup w/ Za’atar & Tahini Yogurt

I bought the Honeynut squash trio pictured above at the Union Square Greenmarket last week mostly because they are adorable baby squash...

Fall Farro Bowl w/ a Chipotle-Maple Dressing

Like most people, I find it hard to let go of summer, but since food is literally all i think about what I am most sad about is the fact...

Zucchini Pasta w/ Parmesan & Black Pepper

This recipe is so simple. Make it and make someone happy. Print Zucchini Pasta Yield: serves 4-6 Ingredients 4 zucchini 1 lb pasta* 2-3...

Mexican Corn Salad

Corn might be the only food I eat only at the peak of its season – once you’ve had it there really is no going back and if that makes me...

Gazpacho

Gazpacho is one of those things I have always loved in theory but every time I order it or try to make it, the result is inevitably one...

Corn & Tomato Panzanella

This is going to be one of those over-share posts that will probably make me cringe as soon as it gets sent out but what the heck. It is...

Grilled Potato Salad w/ Charred Lemon Dressing

Last weekend I found myself with a rare moment of quiet solitude out in the country – or complete abandonment depending on how you look...

Grilled Lemon Ricotta & Garden Greens Pizza

This pizza recipe is inspired by one I had at North End Grill, Chris’ and my favorite go-to spot. We started going there 4 or 5 years ago...

Farro Grain Bowls for Any Meal

I find this time of year very stressful. The memories of a long harsh winter are still fresh enough that when I see the wealth of...

Basil & Lemon Gremolata

After giving my final thesis presentation and turning in the last paper of my graduate life, I found myself wandering the Union Square...

One Pot of Beans, Five Easy Dishes

I have recently become obsessed with these Rancho Gordo Beans (to put it lightly says Chris) because they actually taste like beans!! Ok...

Miso Mushroom Dumplings

I recently got this fabulous little steamer and have been agonizing over what to make first…I’m sure you can all relate. I do not usually...

Lamb with Mint Chimichurri

My Sis and her hubs are on their honeymoon right now in South America – probably arriving in Argentina at this very moment. Despite...

Curried Cauliflower & Quinoa Salad

I eat a lot of cauliflower. I’ve gotten into a routine this winter of making this pretty much every week to have on hand for lunch. I...

Cider-Braised Shallots w/ Golden Raisins and Thyme

This recipe is from Nigel Slater’s Tender cookbook – an incredibly detailed and extensive guide to all things vegetable. A perfect...

Bacon – Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Thanksgiving menu item #2. Bacon had to make an appearance somewhere on the buffet table, it is an American holiday all about food after...

Basil Green Goddess Dressing & Slow-Roasted Tomatoes

I waited ALL summer for the tomatoes to ripen in my Dad’s garden, but because of the cool August weather they were really testing my...

Pickled Red Onion

This adds such a deliciously crunchy and acidic bite to any dish. PICKLED RED ONION 1 red onion 1 cup white vinegar (white distilled,...