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summer salad series + escarole, fava bean, and pecorino
My first encounter with a salad similar to this one was at West Village restaurant, Via Carota. I was surprised by the simplicity of it all, yet how flavorful and bright it managed to be. Escarole...
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braised chicken and pinto bean tacos aka dump chicken
Whether you live alone, with a partner, or have a family large or small, we all have to eat. Most of us are also just trying to make it through each day the best we can. Juggling child care, remote...
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fall harvest salad
Cozy season is starting! Although no one can begin to predict what we are possibly in for over the course of the next few months, one thing is certain, we could all use some nourishing feel good food...
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26 things to make this thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is quickly approaching and it will certainly look very different this year. Stumped about what to make? Here are 26 very veggie things to help make your planning a little easier.if you...
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cacao tahini date bites
I have a few iterations of energy bites on my site, but none that feature tahini as the shining star. These balls are great for a pick-me-up between meals or when you need a sweet treat. The bites...
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what's for christmas morning? pizza frittata and shiitake bacon!
In search of a Christmas breakfast that you can prep in advance and feed a crowd? Consider simple baked eggs that taste and smell like pizza! To keep this dish festive, roasted tomatoes and sautéd...
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ginger curry butternut squash soup
A comforting bowl of soup is what I immediately crave when the seasonal chill starts to set in. Using an immersion blender or high speed blender is the perfect way to achieve creamy soup without dairy...
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easy pantry supper: pasta puttanesca
Puttanesca is the perfect pasta sauce to have in your back pocket in order to cook dinner on the fly with pantry staples like anchovies, capers, olives, and canned tomatoes. Great for a crowd or just...
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super bowl snacking - sweet potato nachos!
Super Bowl is synonymous with many foods, but game day and nachos are indeed the perfect combo. Whether you are watching the Super Bowl for the actual game, the commercials, or the halftime show, this...
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caramelized onion and kale pasta with marinated goat cheese and anchovy...
Do you like to celebrate Valentine’s Day? Even before I had small children dictating my life, I always preferred a low key at home celebration. A nice bottle of wine, a splurge-y item such as caviar,...
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10 simple ways to sneak more greens into your diet
As the winter drolls on it is important to take care of your body and up the ante on good for you greens and immunity boosters. Greens of all varieties, especially dark leafy ones, are full of...
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my top ingredients to always have on hand for quick and easy dinners
We've all been there. You finish work, you are tired and hungry, and the last thing you want to do is cook an elaborate meal. Or maybe you’ve been chasing a toddler or two around all day and you need...
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passover friendly - bitter lettuce and herb salad with horseradish dressing
Passover has many symbolic foods which commemorate the story of the Jews’ liberation from slavery in ancient Egypt. Bitter herbs or horseradish represent the bitterness of slavery and are...
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cold sesame tofu with rice noodles
There is a Cold Sesame Chicken recipe from the New York Times that I have gone back to quite a few times. It is delicious, super simple, and perfect for make ahead meals. To adapt the recipe for a...
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spice up your spring - chili verde
This tomatillo-laced chili was initially conceived during a mission to create a pozole, a hominy-based Mexican stew. When my search for hominy left me empty handed, my brother-in-law suggested subbing...
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sweet potato and red cabbage peanut noodles
Lots of people are cold noodle fans. It’s delicious, satisfying, and a staple in take-out. What’s not to love about this dish is that it’s often made with a sauce heavy on the sugar and sodium. This...
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greek grain salad
Whether you are entertaining for a crowd or your immediate crew, quick and easy grain salads should definitely be on the menu. They are great to have in the fridge for easy lunches, picnics, or pool...
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summer panzanella salad
Summertime means easy breezy salads as mains loaded with lots of veggies. Traditionally, panzanella is a Tuscan bread salad which utilizes stale day old bread and overly ripe tomatoes. The juicy...
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creamy corn and avocado salad with pickled onions and feta
We all know that summer and corn go hand in hand, but throw in pickled onions, feta, and avocado and you’ve got the perfect partnership of salty cheese, creamy avocado, and sweet slightly charred...
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red pesto pasta with zucchini
Pesto is one of my all time favorite sauces. Green pesto is typically my go-to, but have you ever had red pesto? Sun-dried tomatoes, roasted bell peppers, basil, and pumpkin seeds make up this...
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