Category Archives: Lunch

Rigatoni with Morels and Peas

Posted on March 20, 2019 by Emily Wasserman

Last week, my friend Tony from Tony’s Family Farms texted me while I was out running errands and asked me if I wanted a free delivery of morels. I never say no to free produce deliveries and I especially don’t say … Continue reading →

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Pasta with Broccoli and Bread Crumbs from ‘Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat’

Posted on March 15, 2019 by Emily Wasserman

I made this pasta with broccoli and bread crumbs from “Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat” a few weeks ago but I keep forgetting to tell you about it, not because it’s not memorable but probably because I’ve been cooking so much … Continue reading →

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Tomato Soup with Goat Cheese and Thyme

Posted on March 4, 2019 by Emily Wasserman

I was in the middle of running errands on Saturday morning when I got a text from my friend Tony. “Do you want some tomatoes?” he asked. I immediately responded yes and raced home to meet him at my apartment, … Continue reading →

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Orecchiette Vegetable Bean Soup

Posted on February 11, 2019 by Emily Wasserman

Yesterday there was an ice storm in St. Louis so I hibernated all day and made lemon cornmeal muffins and orecchiette vegetable bean soup. I’ll tell you about the lemon muffins later this week, but first, I’ll give you the … Continue reading →

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Sweet Potato Risotto

Posted on February 5, 2019 by Emily Wasserman

Cooking risotto is a cathartic experience. Some people might say that it’s a tear-your-hair-out experience because of how much work it involves, but I’d argue that it’s more healing than it is enraging. I usually make risotto when it’s cold … Continue reading →

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Spiced Chickpea Stew

Posted on January 22, 2019 by Emily Wasserman

Around this time of year, I start searching for healthy, warming, spicy soups. I’ve compiled quite the list over the years and I’m still adding to it. This weekend, I added Alison Roman’s spiced chickpea stew recipe and now it’s … Continue reading →

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Farro Bowl with Lemon Tahini Sauce

Posted on January 12, 2019 by Emily Wasserman

After the holidays were over, I sat down and did a mental scan of my body. I felt fine but my body was also crying out for healthy, whole foods. Weeks of cookies, babka, ice cream, and doughnuts will do … Continue reading →

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Lemon Lentil Soup

Posted on January 8, 2019 by Emily Wasserman

I’m starting a tradition in the new year where I do more meal prep on Sunday. I’ll probably fall off the bandwagon in a few months but at least for now, I’m sticking to it. I kicked off the tradition … Continue reading →

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A Very Merry Soup Roundup

Posted on December 17, 2018 by Emily Wasserman

I realized earlier this month that I ate soup for two weeks straight, but it was SO necessary. I was fighting a bad cold and soup is one of the best antidotes. It’s warming, spicy, fragrant (even if you can’t … Continue reading →

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Chicken Noodle Soup

Posted on December 13, 2018 by Emily Wasserman

Chicken noodle soup is the ultimate fixer. It comes in when you’re feeling your worst and warms you up, clears your very clogged sinuses, and makes you believe that maybe, one day, you’ll feel better again. My mom used to … Continue reading →

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