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
How have you all been? I decided to take a holiday break from blogging last week, and I have to say, it felt WEIRD. Instead of working on a blog post, I went to the beach, grilled in the park, and just cooked for fun. I pretty much blog every week without fail, even on … Continue reading Chicken & Black-Eyed Pea Chili
Have you tried savory oatmeal yet? I had been hearing about it for awhile, but when I finally tried this, it was LIFE CHANGING. This recipe is delicious, and you could change it up in so many ways with different veggies and toppings. It’s extra good with an egg on top, as many things are! … Continue reading Savory Oatmeal with Mushrooms, Feta, & Hazelnuts
It’s hard to believe that it’s already May and I’m only now posting my first spring recipe! Though I did cook some asparagus in April, it hasn’t really felt like spring yet, and I’ve still been mostly stuck on root vegetables, stews, and roast chicken, using my oven a lot before the weather gets too … Continue reading Ramp Walnut Pesto
I definitely realize that it’s not summer yet, but it’s been so cold and gloomy that it doesn’t even seem like spring so I’ve decided to skip straight to warm weather beverages to get myself in the spirit! (In the spirit, ha. See it’s funny because it’s an alcoholic beverage!) This bitter aperitivo is the … Continue reading Bicicleta (my favorite summer drink)
Shell beans aren’t really in season until late summer, but I found some beautiful borlotti beans at my neighborhood produce spot the other day and I couldn’t resist. The timing worked out perfectly for this dish, since I pretty much never use the oven in the summer anyway! If you don’t have fresh beans you … Continue reading Shell Bean Gratin with Crispy Sage
When I traveled to Oslo a few years ago, I loved the heart-shaped waffles that seemed to be available everywhere. (Read all about the trip here!) I was able to recreate the experience at home using this fabulous recipe from Bon Appétit, but I was also interested in a gluten-free option. This recipe (very loosely … Continue reading Norwegian Heart Waffles (gluten free)
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
It almost felt like spring this weekend, and we took advantage of the warmer weather to go on another epic NYC walking food adventure. With running a few errands in the morning before the adventure began, I walked 13.7 miles on Sunday! Which was excellent, because on Saturday we had friends over for a raclette … Continue reading Sesame Halvah Tea Cake (gluten free)
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