Tag Archives: vegetarian lunch
Halloumi, Date, and Orange Salad
I love Middle Eastern food. I think I always have, but my experiences traveling and living abroad increased my appreciation of it. In the town I lived in in France, there was a Middle Eastern bakery and tea shop that … Continue reading
Sheet Pan Gnocchi
I don’t know about you, but some of my favorite meals are ones that come together in one pot or pan. Cue: This sheet pan gnocchi. I found the recipe a while ago but I kept putting off making it, … Continue reading
Rigatoni with Morels and Peas
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
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
Swiss Pear Tart with Edelbrand Plum Brandy
A couple months ago, I went to Marthasville, MO, to visit Edelbrand Pure Distilling. The business, which is owned by Lynn DeLean-Weber, Martin Weber, and their daughter Tess DeLean, makes vinars, or Swiss brandy. “Vinars” is word in Romansh, or … Continue reading
Carrot Turmeric Coconut Soup
The weather in St. Louis has been unpredictable lately. A few weeks ago it felt like it was approaching winter territory, and then this past weekend it felt like an early spring. I’m not complaining because I’d much rather have … Continue reading
Tomato Bread Soup with Croutons
The first winter I lived in D.C., I ate soup almost everyday for lunch. It was quick, it was cheap, and it was warming. The place that sold it was right across from my office, so I’d walk over, grab … Continue reading
Heirloom Tomato Panzanella
This panzanella is the best salad I’ve ever made. I know it sounds like I’m exaggerating but I’m not. To me, the best salad is one that makes you forget that you’re eating salad. This panzanella accomplishes that. Sweet, colorful … Continue reading
Socca with Caramelized Onions, Roasted Tomatoes, and Crème Fraîche
My sister just moved to Boston and bequeathed me a couple cookbooks that she didn’t want to lug there from St. Louis. One is Ottolenghi’s Plenty. I actually already own a copy of the cookbook but it’s buried in a … Continue reading
Spinach Salad with Port Salut and Sour Cherries
I’ve been talking to you a lot about ice cream and hot dogs lately, so I decided to tell you about this salad. I was having a bad day earlier this week and I realized that, on top of everything … Continue reading