Summer Spaghetti

If you were to judge dinners around here by my instagram feed, or say, by the contents of my fridge at first glance, you might reasonably come to the conclusion that I feed my family nothing but berries and stone fruit.  And while I admit 

Bok Choy Salad with Sesame-Almond Crunch

Bok Choy Salad with Sesame-Almond Crunch

You know what I get sick of hearing?  How leafy greens are so good for you.  (Before you start, yeah, I know they are. I like them even.) Whenever someone starts in on the benefits of leafy greens, my eyes kind of glaze over.  Because 

Wild Mushroom Tart with Arugula and Ricotta

So, I took a little hiatus from being here for most of the month of May thus far.  Which is a little crazy, since last May, I was here pretty much every other day talking about rhubarb and strawberries.  It’s pretty much the best time 

Spicy-Sweet Celery, Tofu, and Peanut Stir-Fry

I’ll admit it.  Despite my previous scorn for the tradition, I made a New Year’s Resolution this year.  I know, I know.  I’m still giving myself grief about it.  But changes have to be made, and now is as good a time as any to 

Roasted Carrot Salad with Cumin Vinaigrette

Hi.  I’m back.  I took a little hiatus for a week or so there, because with the holidays and all, it was just too much.  Too much fun, too much running around, too much gorging myself on festive holiday food.  All that.  And more.  But 

Stuffed Carnival Squash with Wild Rice, Cheddar, and Apples

Can we talk about kitchen disasters?  About food experiments gone awry?  And things that in theory, should be delicious, but just aren’t? Those things happen to everyone who attempts to cook, whether they’re a pro or a novice.  Sometimes even more often when you’re an 

Creamy Cauliflower with Cheddar and Dijon

One of my favorite things to do is to take dishes that my family ate when I was younger and remake them in my own kitchen, with little changes to suit what my own little family likes.  It’s fun, and even if it’s not quite 

Kohlrabi and Celery Salad with Dijon Vinaigrette

Hello, Team Kohlrabi!  I’m so glad we’re all on the same page about kohlrabi by now. We are, right?  We all agree that we all love, love, love it and it’s one of our favorite, most versatile veggies?  If not, I’m kind of surprised you’re 

Sweetcorn Cornbread

I love this time of year- the few weeks between summer and fall, when the air is crisp and cool, but there are still so many beautiful summer vegetables to be had.  It’s the perfect season for chili, stir-fries full of veggies, and creamy corn 

Harvest Vegetable and Goat Cheese Salad with Olive Vinaigrette

Harvest Vegetable and Goat Cheese Salad with Olive Vinaigrette

We don’t eat out much.  It’s expensive, I like to cook, and two of our dining companions make eating in public somewhat tricky.  By tricky, I mean terrible.  There is always so much crying.  And the kids aren’t too happy either. BUT SERIOUSLY FOLKS.