Category Archives: Dinner

Lemon Strozzapreti with Pesto, Arugula, and Peas

This pasta is a riff on a recipe that I saw a few years ago when I read Lunch in Paris, a memoir by an American living in Paris. In the book, Elizabeth Bard links her experiences living abroad to … Continue reading

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Bengali Orange Lentils with Tomatoes and Cilantro

I made these lentils last Sunday night but I forgot to tell you about them. I got distracted by breakfast bowls and Mumbai eggs. Bengali orange lentils are perfect if you want a quick and warming meal. The last week was pretty … Continue reading

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Eggs Kejriwal

Sometimes I make a dish for the first time and as I taste it, I realize that I’m going to make it for years to come. That’s what happened with these eggs kejriwal. Some of you are probably like, eggs … Continue reading

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Chilaquiles

I had a bunch of corn tortillas leftover from making enchiladas the other night, so I decided to use them to make chilaquiles for dinner yesterday. I thought that I’d made chilaquiles before, but as it turns out, I hadn’t. … Continue reading

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Roasted Corn Enchiladas

Every year around this time, I crave roasted corn enchiladas. I can trace it back to spring 2013, when I first made this dish. My friend Stephanie and I wanted a study break during grad school so we decided to … Continue reading

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Spinach Salad with Port Salut and Sour Cherries

I’ve been talking to you a lot about ice cream and hot dogs lately, so I decided to tell you about this salad. I was having a bad day earlier this week and I realized that, on top of everything … Continue reading

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No-Cook Recipes: Open Face Caprese with Union Loafers Baguette

Sometimes, it’s about the simple things in life. That’s what yesterday night’s dinner taught me. I went to Union Loafers for lunch yesterday and on my way out, I bought a baguette. I thought about just slicing it up and … Continue reading

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Curried Lentils with Yogurt and Cilantro

It’s been a rainy couple weeks in St. Louis (with the exception of a few days), and last night was INSANE. On my way home from yoga, the entire highway was covered in water. I felt like I was driving … Continue reading

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Pesto Making 101

Last night, I went over to my sister and her fiancé’s house for dinner. We decided to make farfalle with pesto. My sister’s fiancé asked me what recipe I use for the pesto, and I said that I don’t use … Continue reading

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Aloo Gobi

Aloo gobi has never been my favorite Indian dish, partly because I’m not that into cauliflower and potatoes. I think that they taste good with lots of spice, but they’re bland by themselves. There’s nothing bland about this recipe, though. … Continue reading

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