broccoli is back So I’ve heard that not everyone is a huge fan of broccoli. Well, that’s a shame, because broccoli is an awesome vegetable and is super good for you. Luckily, if you’re not a lover of raw or steamed broccoli, there are other ways of cooking this brassica that are easy and super …
let the festivities begin One of my absolute favorite fall-time vegetables is Brussels sprouts. They’re hearty, you can eat the cooked or raw, and there are so many fun and festive ways you can dress them up. Every year I love trying a new Brussels recipe with different ingredients and flavors. Last year I did …
just another pumpkin recipe… I promise I’ll lay off the pumpkin recipes…soonish. But I can’t let All Hallow’s Eve go by without sharing one of my faves–pumpkin hummus! It’s a beautiful and colorful addition to any mezze platter, served with a bounty of raw veggies, pita, and apple slices. I hope you enjoy this savory …
you’ve got the beet In case you didn’t already know, beets are kind of a big deal in Ukrainian cooking. But it isn’t just borscht and boiled beets for a side—there are many different ways to put these carmine veggies to use, including this shredded beet salad (or ‘cwikla’ in Ukrainian). We would typically enjoy …
time to get figgy with it It’s no secret that autumn is full of beautiful colors, magical scents, and scrumptious flavors. Figs are one of those fall fruits that I just can’t get enough of. They’re naturally sweet and so succulent, my mouth is watering just thinking about them. They’re so good that one fresh …
the greek comfort food you’ve been needing Spanakopita, a crispy spinach pie made with phyllo dough, is one of my absolute favorite Greek foods. It is so comforting and savory, and I love that the phyllo pastry is nice and light—so the creamy spinach and feta filling really does most of the work here! While …
baba who? We are nearing the tail end of eggplant season, so I’m trying to squeeze out as much enjoyment from this delicious nightshade as possible. Seriously, roasted squash and eggplant is one of my favorite dinner sides, and there really is nothing better than fresh, seasonal veggies. I used to be way more of …
a Sicilian surprise This eggplant-based dish hails from the sizzling land of Sicily, where fresh veggies, especially juicy eggplant and tomato, are plentiful almost all of the time. For us north easterners in the US, the season for truly great nightshades is fleeting, and late august is the time to scoop up the freshest ingredients …
bright green ribbons of yum This summer salad, simply put, is just stunning. Bright green zucchini ribbons swirled around toasted pine nuts, crumbled feta, and fresh mint leaves is almost too pretty to eat. But eat, you must, as this salad is as tasty as it is appealing to look at. If you’re not convinced …
strawberry fields forever In the summertime, barbecue – brats, cheeseburgers, ribs – are all great, but the often overlooked side dishes are usually the brightest stars for me. And the reason they’re overlooked isn’t always surprising – your run-of-the mill coleslaw, potato salad, and steamed veggies are always the most exciting. That’s why you should …