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 …
like a blistered shishito in the sun Blistered shishitos are one of the best (and tastiest) finger foods you could find. All they need is a little oil and salt, plus a cooling garlicky yogurt sauce for dipping. It’s the perfect snack or appetizer for the final sizzling days of summer, and did I mention …
mighty, mighty mango With Fourth of July coming up, this is the perfect dish to add to your party spread. It’s fun, colorful, and has loads of juicy flavor. Different from a more traditional mango salsa, this slaw can definitely be used for dipping chips, but it’s even better as a juicy topper for grilled …
cauliflower and kale, kale and cauliflower If you think that sounds “meh,” then you have another think coming, because this nourishing salad is anything but. The first step that gives the wow factor to this salad is taking your run-of-the-mill cauliflower and roasting it with a cumin and paprika seasoning. This not only adds great …
roasted cauliflower & kale salad with tahini dressing Read More »
What’s THE quintessential dish to make for this Easter Sunday? Deviled eggs, of course! While this was never a staple on our Easter spread while I was growing up (I guess it’s not super Ukrainian?), I’ve gotten really into to this delicious and visually gorgeous hors d’oeuvre in recent years. They’re also super easy to …
Happy first day of spring! I’m in a good mood today, not only because winter’s over, but because in my neck of the woods the sun is shining and I have the window cracked open to let some fresh air in. Ahhh, I love this time of year and look forward to the warmer temperatures …
I feel like smashed potatoes have been all the rage lately. I keep seeing them pop up in my Instagram feed and on restaurant menus. Once I decided to try making them, I fully understood the hype. Smashed potatoes are like a mix between French fries and baked potatoes. They have skins and bake in …
Thanksgiving is just around the corner, which has gotten me thinking about some of my favorite dishes. Turkey is great, but at least for me, Thanksgiving is all about the sides. Honestly, if my turkey got burnt in the oven or I just forgot about it, I would still have a fabulous dinner and probably …
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When it’s butternut squash season, I definitely don’t go easy on cooking up new recipes with the autumnal fruit. Whether it’s soups, pasta, lasagna, or just some good old roasted squash, I never tire of it and savor the few months they’re overflowing the bins at the grocery store. While I’m no stranger to cooking …
Memorial Day Weekend is coming up, so it’s time to start planning your menu! If you live in the Northeast like me (or a similar climate), it’s always hard to plan food for MDW. There’s a chance it will be hot, summery weather, but it might also be 50 degrees and raining. So do you …