Category Archives: Lunch

Avocado Toast with Sriracha Mayo and Pea Shoots

Posted on March 7, 2017 by Emily Wasserman

Sometimes, it’s about the simple things. That’s how I feel about this avocado toast. It didn’t require a lot of work or planning. It came together in less than 10 minutes. But it was one of the best things I … Continue reading →

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Deconstructed Waldorf Salad

Posted on February 9, 2017 by Emily Wasserman

When I was younger, my family would go out to a certain pizza chain establishment and along with my pizza, I’d order a Waldorf salad. Except that it wasn’t actually a Waldorf salad because it had honey mustard dressing and … Continue reading →

Posted in Dinner, Gluten-Free, Lunch, Uncategorized | Tagged apple, blue cheese, Chicken, deconstructed salad, dinner, lunch, red grapes, salad, waldorf salad, walnut | Leave a comment

Brie Green Apple Salad

Posted on February 7, 2017 by Emily Wasserman

Whenever I think about this salad, I hear the words, “greens, greens, greens,” set to the tune of Destiny’s Child’s “Bills, Bills, Bills.” ANYWAY. The song and the salad share some things in common. They’re both about empowerment and feeling … Continue reading →

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Elevated Avocado Toast

Posted on January 30, 2017 by Emily Wasserman

I’m a big proponent of simple avocado toast. I like the way that toasted, crusty bread tastes with soft, smashed avocado on top. It doesn’t need much else, except maybe a poached egg. Every once in a while, though, I … Continue reading →

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Spinach Salad with Green Grapes

Posted on January 27, 2017 by Emily Wasserman

I love to indulge, but every now and then, I have to temper myself. Or as the French would say, “économiser.” I first learned that phrase when I was studying abroad in France and we would have lots of red … Continue reading →

Posted in Gluten-Free, Lunch, Uncategorized, Vegetarian | Tagged almonds, Baetje Farms, easy recipes, egg, goat cheese, grapes, green grapes, lemon juice, optimism, poached egg, salad, Spinach, spinach salad | 2 Comments

Pomelo Salad

Posted on January 6, 2017 by Emily Wasserman

Sometimes, a recipe is born out of necessity. That’s what happened with this pomelo salad. I wanted to make a Thai pomelo salad with fresh red chili and fish sauce. But I couldn’t find fresh chili or fish sauce anywhere. I … Continue reading →

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Baked Eggs: Part Deux

Posted on January 4, 2017 by Emily Wasserman

It’s time that we talked about social media lurkers. We all know one. Once, when I was living in D.C., I started talking about a dinner that I made. “Oh,” my one friend said, “The one with stewed lentils?” She … Continue reading →

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All the Latkes

Posted on December 26, 2016 by Emily Wasserman

If you would have asked me a year ago if I’d be frying 50 latkes in December, I would have laughed in your face. My, how times have changed. I’ve always celebrated Hanukkah, even though my level of dedication varies. … Continue reading →

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Baked Eggs with Mushrooms and Spinach

Posted on December 15, 2016 by Emily Wasserman

#tbt to the best eggs I’ve ever made in my life. Oh wait, that was today. These eggs are out of control good. They make you scream words that you never thought that you’d scream in your kitchen. Unless, that is, … Continue reading →

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Slow Cooker French Onion Soup

Posted on December 15, 2016 by Emily Wasserman

I’ve been posting a lot about breakfast, so I thought I’d switch things up and tell you about this soup. My favorite thing about making soup in a crockpot or slow cooker is how easy it is. All you do … Continue reading →

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