Category Archives: Lunch

Two Healthy Autumn Salads

Posted on November 21, 2013 by Emily Wasserman

We’ve reached the final countdown to Thanksgiving, and food is on everyone’s mind. Every time I check my email, I’m bombarded with recipes for things like “whipped sweet potatoes with candied ginger” or “challah stuffing with sage and garlic.” Ambitious … Continue reading →

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Butternut Squash, Kale, and Pomegranate Seed Salad

Posted on November 5, 2013 by Emily Wasserman

Maybe because it’s squash season, or maybe because I have an (un?)healthy obsession with all things butternut squash or kale, but I keep pinning recipes to my Pinterest board that incorporate the two ingredients. Tonight, I didn’t feel like making … Continue reading →

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A Sandwich to Beat the Lunchtime Blues

Posted on August 30, 2012 by Emily Wasserman

Lunch has never been my favorite meal. Don’t get me wrong: I love sandwiches and salads as much as the next person, and when I was still working I counted down the minutes until my 12 o’clock lunch break. But … Continue reading →

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Pomodoro Sauce, Our Way

Posted on August 20, 2012 by Emily Wasserman

Awhile back, my younger sister Mollie and I tried our hand at creating our very own Pomodoro sauce. If I had to guess, I’d say I was about eighteen or nineteen, and she was still in high school. The only … Continue reading →

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Gazpacho

Posted on June 20, 2012 by Emily Wasserman

If you would have told me ten years ago that I’d be making a refrigerated soup out of tomatoes, onions, and cucumber, I probably would have thought you were lying. Growing up, I didn’t even like tomatoes…in fact, I avoided … Continue reading →

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Polenta Cakes with Tomato Basil Sauce

Posted on June 9, 2012 by Emily Wasserman

Every now and then, I like to try something different. Most nights, I come home from work and make tried and true recipes, like couscous with zucchini, or sweet potato and black bean tacos. It’s nice not having to meticulously … Continue reading →

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Veggie Quinoa Casserole

Posted on May 24, 2012 by Emily Wasserman

I’ll never forget the first time I saw Quinoa. While memorable, it wasn’t exactly love at first sight. I was about seventeen years old, and my Aunt (who has a reputation for being more culinarily adventurous than the rest of … Continue reading →

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Spring has Sprung…And Sweet Potato Tacos

Posted on March 24, 2012 by Emily Wasserman

I used to think that summer was my favorite time of year. Even though St. Louis summers are notoriously hot and humid, I’ve always like the heat more than I’ve liked the cold. However, this year, I’ve decided to amend … Continue reading →

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