Category Archives: Dinner

Smashed Sweet Potatoes with Avocado Mash

Making these potatoes was an exercise in patience and slow breathing, especially once I set off the fire alarm five times. So…oven cleaning is a thing. I learned that lesson the hard way when I heated mine up to 450 … Continue reading

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St. Louis and a Birthday Dinner

I think it was Thomas Wolfe who said that you can’t go home again. Well, I did last weekend. Wolfe has a point. Everything changes, whether you want it to or not. Sometimes those changes are for the better; other times, … Continue reading

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Zucchini Bake with Mozzarella

I was scrolling through Instagram on Sunday morning and I stopped when I saw a picture of a zucchini bake with mozzarella. Whoa, I thought to myself. This is happening. The picture didn’t come with a recipe, so I decided … Continue reading

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Heirloom Tomato Galette

When I was little, I got a really nice nightgown as a holiday present. “Where’s it from?” I asked my mom. “Tar-jay,” she said. I immediately pictured a fancy French boutique, but then I realized that she was talking about … Continue reading

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Peach Jalapeño Grilled Cheese

Some nights call for comfort food, and nothing says comfort like grilled cheese. I grew up eating the kind with American cheese, but nowadays, I like to try new combos. This peach/arugula/jalapeño/goat cheese version is at the top of my … Continue reading

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Summer Salad with Stone Fruit and Blackberries

Someone asked me what I’ve been cooking lately and I realized that I’ve only been making salads. It’s weird, partly because I used to hate salads and partly because I realized that my diet consists of ice cream and arugula. … Continue reading

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Soba Noodle Salad with Miso Roasted Nectarines

This recipe comes to you courtesy of my friend Carly. She sent it to me the other day via email with the subject line: “think you will love this.” She was right. I love soba noodle salads, and this one is … Continue reading

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Cauliflower Kale Quinoa Cakes with Lemon Crème Fraîche

I used to make quinoa cakes with poached egg all the time for dinner when I lived at home. Tonight, I decided to bring back an old tradition with a new twist. I added cauliflower into the mix, and I … Continue reading

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No-Cook Recipes: The Simplest Tomato Salad

What if I told you that you could make one of the best dishes you’ve ever eaten with only five ingredients? Oh wait, I’m about to. I read recently that Thomas Keller (the mastermind chef behind The French Laundry) likes … Continue reading

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Skillet Cornbread and Stewed Okra

I had a hankering to make some cornbread. So tonight, I finally did. Tensions ran high, let me tell you. I like making things in my cast-iron skillet, but I’ve had some memorable disasters. The time I tried to make … Continue reading

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