Category Archives: Dinner

Roasted Brown Butter Radish Toast

I had A LOT of leftover radishes from when I made farro salad Saturday night, so I did what any sensible person would do: I roasted them. I’ve always wanted to roast radishes but I never have. I think it’s … Continue reading

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Farro Salad with Arugula and Chickpeas

I usually go out for dinner at least one night during the weekend but this weekend, I cooked the whole time. It’s okay, though, because this farro salad with radish and parm was worth it. I made the salad Saturday … Continue reading

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Lemon Chicken from Ina Garten

My mom and my sisters love Ina Garten. They watch her cooking show. My mom owns a bunch of her cookbooks. My youngest sister had an Ina Garten Instagram account for a while, but I think she’s deleted it. They … Continue reading

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Sweet Potato, Cashew, Kale Korma

I missed cooking Indian food so Sunday night, I decided to try a new recipe. I often make dal, or lentil stews, at home, but I’ve never made korma. I’m not sure why. It’s very easy except for the chopping … Continue reading

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Sweet Potato Fries and Cashew Tahini Dip

I don’t understand people who don’t like sweet potato fries. What’s not to like? Yeah, regular fries are great, but sweet potato fries take it to the next level. They’re slightly sweet by virtue of their natural flavor, and when … Continue reading

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Pesto, Pea, and Prosciutto Pasta

Coming back from vacation usually means not wanting to cook. Occasionally I miss being in the kitchen while I’m traveling but as soon as I get home, I miss the convenience of eating every meal out. It’s a tough life. … Continue reading

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Slow Cooker Ribollita

I haven’t used my slow cooker a lot this winter. I think part of the reason is because I spend most of my spare time making cookies and bread. Another reason is that I’ve been into quick, healthy-ish dinners that … Continue reading

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Cumin Black Bean Bowl with Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Avocado

One of the keys to cooking is finding a recipe you like and making it your own. That’s how I came up with these cumin black beans. Years and years ago, I found a recipe for black beans with lime … Continue reading

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Kale Salad with Roasted Chickpeas and Tahini Dressing

I was browsing Instagram the other day and I saw a salad that looked so good, I knew I had to make it immediately. Like many food photos on Instagram, this one didn’t come with a recipe. So I decided … Continue reading

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Smoked Salmon Soba Noodle Salad

My friend Jim likes to smoke salmon, and the other day he was generous enough to give me some. It was perfect timing because I’d been thinking about making soba noodle salad with smoked salmon. This salad is something you … Continue reading

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