Category Archives: Dinner

Grapefruit Arugula Salad with Sesame Pistachios

A few years ago when I was just starting to cook, I discovered Naturally Ella‘s blog. I fell in love with her recipes, partly because they’re so accessible and partly because they include ingredients that I like to use. Most … Continue reading

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Pizza Break: Bacio Pizzeria

Welcome to the first installment of a semi-regular column on this blog, “Pizza Break,” where I feature delicious pies from around D.C. and elsewhere. Bacio Pizzeria in D.C.’s Bloomingdale neighborhood will always hold a place near and dear to my … Continue reading

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Loaded Roasted Sweet Potato

A loaded sweet potato is nothing like a loaded question. It doesn’t try to pry information out of you or make you feel uncomfortable. It’s just there, delicious and honest, filled with everything (or, almost everything) that you love. I’ve made many … Continue reading

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Avocado Toast with Black Lentils

In this chapter of I love avocado toast more than life itself, I bring you avocado toast with black lentils. I saw the recipe on Instagram and it was love at first sight. I had never thought to put black … Continue reading

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Thai Red Curry Noodle Soup

I was craving Thai like crazy this week. I was about to get some ramen last night, but then, I decided that I’d wait and make this soup instead. This recipe comes to you (and me) from Anett Velsberg’s food blog. … Continue reading

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Asparagus Quiche

Making quiche has been on my bucket list for a while now. Last night, I finally took the plunge. The good news is, it isn’t as difficult as I thought it would be. The hardest part is making the crust, … Continue reading

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Spring Soba Noodle Salad

This salad has spring written all over it. When I was tossing all the ingredients together before serving, I took a breath and it smelled the way it feels to be outside when everything starts to bloom. If that makes … Continue reading

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Spring Vegetable Polenta

I’m a sucker for impulse buys at the grocery store, especially in the checkout aisle. The other day, I was waiting in line and I saw a magazine, The Coastal Table. It was thick, heavy and cost more than most … Continue reading

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Kale Pesto Bowl with Soft Boiled Egg

I’ve made all the things in this dish separately a billion times, but I never thought to put them all in one bowl. But let me tell you…when you do, it’s nothing short of magic. Besides that, it’s easy to make. … Continue reading

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Kale Salad with Spiced Chickpeas and Mango

In this chapter of mangoes were on sale at Whole Foods, I bring you kale salad with spicy roasted chickpeas and mango. There are few things I love more than roasted chickpeas…pain au chocolat, San Francisco, France and avocados are … Continue reading

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