I took it easy this sweltering, humid August weekend, doing lots of cooking, dining out, and general relaxing. Andrew and I just celebrated 10 months of marriage (yes, we celebrate every month!) and we did a barbecue/wine tasting night as part of the occasion. We had barbecue at our wedding, so last year leading up … Continue reading Cumin Rice with Spinach & Herbs
It’s colorful, it’s quick and easy, it’s tasty . . . it’s a way to prepare a root vegetable in the summer without using an oven! This miso carrot cashew spread is my interpretation of a recipe from Clean Start by Terry Walters, and it’s my new favorite thing to eat. Set up a whole … Continue reading Miso Carrot Cashew Spread
Happy July, everyone! Do you have any fun plans for the 4th? We’re going to North Carolina, where Andrew’s parents have a house near the beach, and we have lots of swimming, cooking, and exploring on the agenda. I’d also like to try lots of local foods—butterbeans, grits, country ham, and local seafood and produce … Continue reading Cilantro-Pecan Pesto
I recently read and enjoyed Edward Lee’s new memoir/cookbook Buttermilk Graffiti: A Chef’s Journey to Discover America’s New Melting-Pot Cuisine. I love his cookbook Smoke & Pickles, and the recipes in his new book did not disappoint. This dish is inspired by his recipe for Chicken “Vaca Frita” with Coconut Rice and it is delicious! … Continue reading Creamy Coconut Spinach Rice
In my continued quest to eat more colorful foods, I whipped up this vibrant beet “hummus” using a recipe from my new favorite cookbook, Bäco. I love serving it garnished with chive blossoms and purple daikon radish slices to really amp up the fuschia factor. This recipe is great as a snack, as one dish … Continue reading Beet “Hummus”
May is almost over and it feels like spring is here, maybe? Andrew and I ran the Brooklyn Half Marathon this Saturday in the cold, cold rain (52ºF!!!)—it was rather unpleasant! Here we are after the fact, soaked and shivering but triumphant: I took some ibuprofen beforehand for my hip pain and managed to finish … Continue reading Shaved Asparagus with Avocado, Sesame, & Soy
It’s feeling like a race to the finish lately, with my interior design class final project due soon, a bunch of work deadlines, rehearsals, concerts, and a trip to Boston planned for next weekend. Speaking of races, we also have the Airbnb Brooklyn Half Marathon coming up in two weeks and I think I’ll actually … Continue reading Ramp Butter
For a complicated and busy week, I wanted to cook something really simple. With very few ingredients, these sweet potato fries are definitely that. The Sriracha mayo is optional, but I really suggest you try it, because it’s delicious! So what made the week so busy and complicated? (You were dying to know, right??) With … Continue reading Baked Sweet Potato Fries with Sriracha Mayo
I hope everyone had a great holiday weekend! I worked on Sunday, but I still was able to get out for a walk in the warm weather, and Andrew and I went out for dinner at Buvette (our favorite date restaurant!) to celebrate our six-month wedding anniversary. I can’t believe it’s already been six months—time … Continue reading Watercress Salad with Chorizo, Fried Chickpeas, & Almonds
Recently I’ve been taking small breaks from developing my own recipes to cook from my favorite food magazines and cookbooks. I found this roasted broccoli recipe in a recent issue of Food & Wine Magazine—one of my favorite reads—and it’s totally delicious! I’ve also been cooking a lot from Alison Roman’s wildly popular new cookbook … Continue reading Roasted Broccoli with Brown Butter Fish Sauce
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