Braised Carrots with Crisp Sage
Here comes Peter Cottontail, hopping down the bunny trail, and what does he find? Someone who can’t believe that Easter is right around the corner. Unbelievable! If you need a festive, Spring side...
View ArticleQuinoa Tabbouleh
I think I found my new favorite salad for spring and summer. I’ve always been a fan of classic, light, Middle-Eastern flavors like lemon, olive oil, garlic, and herbs. So, keeping that in mind, I’ve...
View ArticleChilled Summer Veggie Salad
When it comes to summer food, what do you look for? I look for light, crisp, clean, fresh, and flavorful. In the sticky summer heat, I don’t want food that will weigh me down. I crave tastes that...
View ArticleCauliflower Gratin with Tomatoes and Feta
In this house, the side dishes generally play second fiddle to the entrée. I’m usually spending so much time with the main part of the meal that the side dishes are pretty simple, or sometimes, even...
View ArticleRoasted Beets with Horseradish Vinaigrette
I don’t know about you, but this week is a pretty busy one for me. So busy, in fact, that I contemplated just letting the ol’ blog go this week and not adding anything into the mix until after...
View ArticleSpring Pea Soup
I think it’s here, folks. For real this time. I think we can (finally) safely say that Spring has arrived and won’t take off again. I know it’s a risky statement, given the crazy weather we’ve had,...
View ArticleMujaddara: Rice and Lentils with Crispy Onions
This is one of those meals that, ever since I made it, I’ve wished I hadn’t run out of leftovers. It’s that good. I first tried Mujaddara, basically the Middle Eastern version of beans and rice,...
View ArticleSweet Corn, Tomato & Pesto Pizza
You guys. This pizza… Wow. This Sweet Corn, Tomato & Pesto pizza is everything wonderful about summer…on a crust. It’s crisp, fresh sweet corn and bright summer tomatoes, viibrant fresh basil,...
View ArticleCheesy Southwestern Spaghetti Squash Bake
Every time I have spaghetti squash, I say to myself, “Self, we need to have spaghetti squash more often.” It’s such a great, healthy vehicle for so many things, and this latest creation, a deliciously...
View ArticleSlow Cooker Chana Masala
Here we are. We made it! It’s 2017. We’re right at the start of another new year, and if you’re anything like me, you’re looking back on the last month of food you consumed and are thinking “Wow....
View ArticleSummer Tomato Farmstand Salad with Creamy Herbed Dressing
I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again. When it comes to food, there is not much I love more than a perfectly summer-ripe tomato. Summer tomatoes are, simply, the best. And even though they are...
View ArticleSkinny Baked Broccoli Mac & Cheese
Hi! Remember me? I know, I know. It’s been a really long time. I realize there are many of you who skip the reading bit and go right to the recipe, and there’s no shame in that. But, for those of you...
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