Like a good Jewish girl, I’m a fan of lox, but I’m not a fan of the chemically flavor you get from packaged lox. I’ve seen lots of recipes for gravlax, so I decided to make it for Passover since …
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Outside the Salad Bowl: Soups
**This post is part of a month-long series as I participate in the Salad as a Meal Challenge. I can’t believe the Four Weeks of Salad as a Meal challenge is almost over! Don’t forget to comment on at least one …
Outside the Salad Bowl: Edamamole
**This post is part of a month-long series as I participate in the Salad as a Meal Challenge. Patricia Wells has a great recipe she calls “Guacamole Light,” which substitutes some of the avocado for peas. Genius! I’m not a huge …
Salad Essentials: Toppings (Vegan Savory Roasted Nuts)
**This post is part of a month-long series as I participate in the Salad as a Meal Challenge. A great way to add texture, flavor, and nutrients to a salad is to add toppings. One of my favorite toppings to add …
Outside the Salad Bowl: Babaganoush
**This post is part of a month-long series as I participate in the Salad as a Meal Challenge. There are so many different ways to eat vegetables outside of the salad bowl–from soups to spreads. This is one of my favorite …
Salad from the Pantry: Pickled Garlic
**This post is part of a month-long series as I participate in the Salad as a Meal Challenge. One of my favorite parts of this cookbook is the whole section in the back called “Pantry.” I rely on the stock in …
Creamy Broccoli Soup w/ Cumin (Dairy Free)
(Sorry I’ve been so MIA, the last few weeks of work have been kicking my butt. I hope to be better in the future!) Last weekend I bought a big bag of fresh broccoli, and by the middle of the …
Savory Rosemary & Sweet Onion Pumpkin Muffins
I’ve made umpteen batches of cranberry pumpkin muffins, but recently I was in the mood for a savory rather than sweet muffin.
Garlic & Tarragon Pickled Beets
I used to hate beets. No joke, for years I refused to eat them. The funny thing is, my incredibly picky brother, Eytan, was the one who finally convinced me to try them pickled, and voila! Now I just can’t …
Grilled Summer Peaches
Grilled fruit is amazing. The smoky heat brings out the wonderful flavors while caramelizing the natural sugars for an added layer of sweetness. This was the first time I had ever used peaches. I’ve grilled pineapple which is also pretty …