On hot summer nights, a panzanella salad is the perfect companion to grilled chicken or pork. With some great tomatoes and crusty bread that’s been cubed or torn into breadcrumbs, you can pull together a rustic and hearty side dish. In this version, vibrant green beans and yellow wax beans pump up the color and […]
A Vibrant & Healthy Lunch: Roasted Spaghetti Squash with Sage Walnut Pesto & Fresh Ricotta
Spaghetti squash is a wondrous vegetable. It’s hard, canary-yellow shell houses long strands of squash that resemble angel hair pasta. These strands make a healthy, gluten-free alternative to pasta, and their mild flavor make them a great canvas for your favorite sauces. This sage pesto is bursting with flavor and pairs well with some creamy […]
The Paragon of Potatoes: Roasted Hasselbacks with Breadcrumbs & Thyme
This Swedish recipe could be the most impressive and delicious way to roast a potato, and it is practically effortless. With 10 minutes, 5 ingredients, and some basic knife skills, you can create a gorgeous tray of golden brown, crispy, creamy accordion potatoes. I love the incredibly simple technique for making Hasselback potatoes. They are […]
A Jewel Toned Side Dish For Fall: Roasted Kabocha Squash with Maple Ricotta, Fried Sage, Crispy Speck & Pomegranate Glaze
Kabocha squash is one of the many magical vegetables that appear in autumn at the farmers markets. Like butternut squash and pumpkin, it’s flesh has a vibrant orange color, a sign of the rich nutrients within. Roasted slices of kabocha squash make a perfect canvas for fall flavors, and there are many creative ways to […]
Grilled Summer Salad with Heirloom Tomatoes and Basil Vinaigrette
Last week I was stuck in hellish rush hour traffic, my stomach growling, daydreaming about all the vegetables I got at the farmers market the night before. Heirloom tomatoes, baby eggplant, white corn, and basil. In my mind, I visualized the way I would combine these ingredients. Grill the corn and eggplant, slice the tomatoes, […]
A Simple Roasted Carrot Salad for the Holidays: Rainbow Carrots with Dates & Sherry Vinaigrette
This simple salad would be a beautiful and festive addition to any holiday table. It’s a rustic yet sophisticated dish that could be served as an appetizer or a side, and is delicious at any temperature. Carrot salads are typical in Moroccan and Mediterranean cuisines, and often contain raisins. As a twist, I used slivered […]
