I can’t think of a better way to kick off a cold, snowy week following a busy Thanksgiving weekend with family than a warming soup that can be made with turkey bone broth if you’ve made some from your Thanksgiving turkey. Andrew and I hosted our first Thanksgiving ever this past weekend, with both our … Continue reading Mushroom Barley Soup
This salad is giant, fresh, and delicious—the perfect thing after a busy week of too many restaurants and rushed “lunches” made of snack foods. The dairy-free dressing is made creamy by blending in chickpeas, which I didn’t think of but which I think is total genius! I actually prepared and photographed this salad two months … Continue reading Giant Romaine Salad with Creamy Cilantro Dressing
This spicy dip is one of my new staple recipes! If you have a hard time with spicy foods, you can try replacing the chipotles with a few sun-dried tomatoes in olive oil (or use regular sun-dried tomatoes that have been soaked in hot water for 20 minutes) and adding a teaspoon of smoked paprika. … Continue reading Smoky Red Lentil Dip
This recipe is a very loose adaptation from one of my favorite cookbooks, Sunday Suppers at Lucques. It’s an excellent thing to bring to a picnic or a cookout, as it holds up well if made in advance. It will still be good the next day too, and will work as an excellent side dish … Continue reading Summer Succotash Salad
Did you know that you can eat collard greens raw in a salad, just like kale? I didn’t until fairly recently. They are delicious this way, and while I love some slow-cooked collard greens simmered with a ham hock and lots of vinegar, sometimes I’m craving a fresher preparation, especially in summer! You can also … Continue reading Collard Salad with Pickled Raisins, Pecans, & Feta
Maybe it’s the warmer weather or maybe I just need a vacation, but I’ve been thinking a lot about Greece recently and remembering the beautiful beaches and delicious foods we experienced on our honeymoon there a year and a half ago. Paging through the wonderful cookbook Kokkari: Contemporary Greek Flavors has been a great way … Continue reading Sweet Green Peas with Feta, Lemon, & Dill
I’ve really been feeling like cooking something green, but unfortunately no spring things have been popping up yet at the markets! I went for this delicious Swiss chard dip to tide me over until I can get my hands on some local asparagus and snap peas. It’s so good that it almost makes me feel … Continue reading Swiss Chard Tahini Dip
I’ve been wanting to bake this technicolor bread since I received Simple, the new Ottolenghi cookbook, as a gift this past Christmas. I finally made the bread this weekend, and it’s just as delicious as it looks! Besides baking bread (and making some incredible Brussels sprout quesadillas with cascabel chile oil and sunflower seed salsa … Continue reading Beet, Caraway, & Goat Cheese Bread
These crackers are seriously addictive, and delicious with the Roasted Parsnip Skordalia recipe I posted last week. This was my first experience ever making my own crackers, and I would definitely do it again! It’s actually easier than it seems, so I’m going to try this out with some other flours and spices as well. … Continue reading Smoky Carrot Cumin Crackers
This dip is a variation on the traditional Greek potato-garlic dip. When I came across the recipe in a recent issue of Bon Appétit magazine, I knew I had to try it, and it did not disappoint! This would be delicious served with fresh bread, pita, or crackers. I enjoyed mine with some homemade oat … Continue reading Roasted Parsnip Skordalia
lofigourmet.com 