let it leek If you’re like me and you crave soups year round, including a warm day in June, this flavorful springy leek soup is right up your alley. It’s teeming with flavor from the leek, caramelized lemon juice, and plenty of fresh dill. Packaged gnocchi is a quick and easy way to take this …
*spring* soup season The calendar date may say that it’s spring, but it sure doesn’t feel like it in my neck of the woods. I’m making the best of the cruddy weather by squeezing in as many winter/spring crossover recipes as possible before I’m feeling more springy. And that definitely includes some nourishing soups like …
A leek dilemma, resolved Do you ever find yourself cooking with leeks but feeling super guilty about using only about half of the vegetable? Most recipes call for just the onion-y part of the stalk and to discard the dark green leaves. It makes sense, considering the light parts of the leek are full of …
bountiful blueberries! One of the best things about the summer season is the abundance of beautiful, fresh, juicy fruit, blueberries being no exception. While I do enjoy blueberries year-round, they’re at their peak in the summer months and make for amazing fruit-forward dessert filling. Take this blueberry galette. The main star is the gooey blueberry …
a riff off the old aviation You know the one…it inspired Ryan Reynold’s gin label? You sometimes see it swishing around a classy coupe at a local speakeasy? Well, if not, you’re in for a real treat. A classic aviation cocktail is typically made simply with gin, maraschino liqueur, and crème de violette. I decided …
the south of france has been calling me Let’s be honest – the south of France is always calling me. And a Niçoise salad with fresh seared tuna is the just the fix I need to feel like I’m dining al fresco on the Côte d’Azur. But since I’m instead dining in my Brooklyn apartment, …
with each season comes a fresh crop of produce In acknowledgement of the first day of summer, I’m giving you the eponymous “June Salad,” a dish packed with the best ingredients of the season. One of my favorite things about the changing season is discovering the new fresh produce that goes along with it. Rich …
a new method to meatball madness When you hear “meatballs” the first thing that might come to mind is a big bowl of spaghetti with a thick tomato sauce. While that’s definitely yum, there is not only one method to making delicious meatballs. These chicken meatballs are low-fat and gluten-free, which if you ask me …
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i almost feel a mediterranean sea breeze when I eat this dish This delicious falafel salad with yogurt sauce is filled with fresh, crunchy veggies, topped with some crispy goodness and a tangy yogurt sauce. I prefer baked falafel over fried, because it just feels lighter and cleaner. My biggest qualm with these chickpea bites …
if you think soup season is behind us, think again… While a warm bowl of soup is definitely a key comfort during the frigid fall and winter months, rising temps don’t mean you should forget about your favorite brothy dishes. Take this spring minestrone soup, for example. It’s packed with the freshest of seasonal produce, …