I haven’t felt much like blogging recently, for so many reasons. Mainly it’s been a combination of being 9 months pregnant and in the middle of a pandemic. My due date is tomorrow and it’s looking unlikely that we’ll have a baby by then; meanwhile, we’re afraid that the longer she waits to get here, … Continue reading Moroccan Carrot Salad
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 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
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
I spent all weekend cooking, and it was glorious. This salad was the freshest, simplest thing I made—it is wintry crisp and showcases persimmons, which are in my opinion one of the highlight produce items of late fall and early winter. Other things on the weekend’s cooking agenda: black sesame-pear-miso bread (an experiment and a … Continue reading Persimmon, Avocado, Pomegranate, & Pistachio Salad
I must still have Greece and legumes on the brain, since last week I made a version of the ubiquitous-in-Greece yellow split pea dip that was inspired by a particularly delicious rendition we sampled in Athens (recipe here). This week, an epicurious.com recipe for Greek-style giant beans (or gigantes) really caught my eye, and I … Continue reading Giant Beans with Tomatoes, Ouzo, & Dill
It’s been another one of those weeks, with work and life being extra full, and news and the world being more overwhelming than ever. I’m not sure what to say about any of it right now, but for the time being I can share this recipe with you. It’s very tart and surprising in a … Continue reading Pomegranate-Glazed Beets with Pistachios
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