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 …
getting bold with borscht One of my favorite things to whip up over the winter was just a pot of hearty, flavorful borscht. It’s pretty easy to make–just boil some beets with other veggies and some herbs–and I would just keep jars of it in the fridge whenever I was in the mood for it. …
*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 …
A little lentil goes a long way Lentils are a highly underrated food, in my opinion. They’re not only super good for you–high in protein and fiber among other things–they’re also very filling and relatively cheap. A big back of lentils won’t set you back but will go a long way in keeping you satiated. …
dreaming of japan I recently went on a trip to Japan, and when I returned, one of the first things people asked me was “Was the food amazing?!” The short answer is yes it was, but the long answer involved how surprised I was at the diversity of different foods in Japan. Before the trip, …
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 …
big on barley Here’s another recipe from my grandmother’s tin box! This barley salad is healthy, wholesome, and super refreshing especially in the winter after the holidays. This salad makes a great side dish, but with a barley base, it can also easily feature as a main course. You might also consider making this salad …
pining for parsnip I love a good hearty vegetable soup, and one of the best root vegetables to do the job is parsnip. Roasted veggies that also include leek, celery, and garlic, are blended to create a yummy, savory soup. Although the parsnip soup on its own packs great flavor, adding a hit of green …
farewell to fall Since it’s officially the last day of fall (even though we’ve been in full Christmas swing for about a month now), I figured I would post a quintessential fall-forward recipe, featuring none other than beautiful, bright sweet potatoes. This is not your ordinary potato salad, with savory sweet potato chunks, crisp chickpeas, …