From swiss chard to kale to broccoli rabe, I love cooking with greens. They are low in calorie, high in fiber and an excellent source of vitamins & nutrients (iron, vitamins A, C & K, potassium, calcium). Many greens are …
October 2009
Caramelized Carrot Leek Soup
Today’s gloomy weather combined with my office building’s propensity for keeping the temperature colder inside than out had me craving an endless bowl of piping hot soup. I turned to one of my favorite winter recipes; it takes extra time …
I’m a Cholent Nerd
I admit that I am a bit of a nerd when it comes to cooking, but I believe it has helped me perfect cholent-making. Cholent is traditional Jewish stew that one cooks on low for a long period of time, …
Confessions of a Frugal Shopper
Some people have asked how I spend so little on food; the truth is, it’s a combination of things: I shop on sale. If I see staples I use regularly are on sale, I’ll stock up. I’m not picky. I …
Going Gluten Free: Cranberry Pecan Pumpkin Muffins
Some of you may have noticed that my recipes are frequently gluten free. That’s because I’m slowly going gluten free (and feeling much better as I go!). I’ve found a lot of ways to substitute high gluten things in my …
Easy Veggie Side: Roasted Corn Salad
While shopping last week I saw some beautiful sweet yellow corn on sale. There are plenty of shortcuts to make corn salads without having to husk and cook your own corn (canned, frozen), but the taste and texture of freshly …
PSA: World Food Day
Today is World Food Day, celebrated each year on the establishment anniversary of the UN’s Food & Agriculture Organization. It’s estimated that over 1 billion men, women and children are hungry & malnourished around the world, and as many as …
Pantry Raid: Hearty Lentil Stew
Today, I came home from work craving something to chase away the cold, rainy gloom. A quick peek in pantry yielded some red lentils, and the fridge held the remnants of a soup from last week (carrots, celery and onions). …
Asian-Style Tuna Steak
As you’ve probably figured out by now, I’m a fan of easy and flavorful recipes. I also like recipes that are flexible and allow me to use the same flavor profile with multiple items. This is one of my go-to …
Easy Veggie Side: Broccoli Salad
I am not a fan of mayonnaise-based salads (or mayo in general), so I try to get creative with coleslaw, potato salad and the like. This broccoli salad is similar to one my friend NS makes, but with an oil-vinegar …