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 …
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. …
giving pork chops a good name I used to absolutely dread having pork chops for dinner when I was younger. There was nothing fun about eating them–they were tough and tasteless, and it took way too long to finish chewing a single bite. That’s still pretty much the case when I make a regular old …
i dare you to dumpling Once in awhile (actually, pretty often) I’m just in the mood for some Ukrainian comfort food. These finger dumplings are essentially the Ukrainian version of Italian gnocchi which you may have heard of. These dumplings probably have a more official name in Ukrainian cuisine, but we would just call them …
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 …
eenie meenie scaloppine Want a super easy and tasty weeknight dinner idea? This is it. Luscious pork tenderloin is cut and pound into thin medallions, and then quickly seared. A simple sauce of shallot, honey, chicken stock, lemon juice, cream, and balsamic vinegar is reduced and then drizzled on top of the pork, enhancing it …
pork tenderloin scaloppine with lemon balsamic glaze Read More »
butternut bliss One of my favorite weeknight dinner recipes is a nice hearty grain bowl. The fall and winter seasons are a great time to experiment and craft different bowls with so many hearty and comforting produce options. One of my favorite veggies this time of year is butternut squash, which, when roasted, has an …