Korma describes a curry dish, often with dried fruit and nuts, that’s braised. I wouldn’t describe this dish as a curry through. The sauce is brothy and light. The flavors are reminiscent of curry, but unique to this dish. I can’t necessarily compare it to anything else, and based on my research, ‘korma’ is the […]
I invented this salad after a trip to the farmer’s market last fall where I bought too many beets. Now I buy beets not only for this salad, but to roast and keep on hand to add to chopped salads throughout the week. I’ve made this salad for two different dinner parties, and it has […]
My little sister just sent an email to the editors of Glamour magazine that I had to share here. What’s the relevance? A significant contributing factor to the development of my love of food. I just want to share my family’s story about a particular Glamour magazine article, and say thank you for many happy […]
Lately I’ve been dissatisfied with the standard chicken breast – everything I had been trying didn’t impress me. I’d have a few bites, sure, but out of guilt for being wasteful. Of course I’m a leftover queen, but there’s only so many things you can do: chicken salad, chicken on a salad, fajitas, paninis . […]
While gnocchi is more of a comfort food (read: heavy, better suited to winter months), it is a great vehicle for the bounty of summer farmer’s markets. This ricotta version is insanely easy, very light, and perfect to toss with a mix of fresh summer veggies. Use the ricotta gnocchi recipe below to toss with […]
This slaw is great for picnics because it’s mayo-free, and pairs perfectly with meats that take a long time on the grill – like ribs or barbecued chicken. Maybe best of all, it doesn’t even require heat, which will keep your kitchen cool on long summer days. Make sure to let this one sit in […]
On a hot day when you’d like something light for dinner, try these toasts. Get a good loaf of bread, and slice 1/2 to 3/4-inch thick. Grill on both sides until toasted. On a metal skewer, add the cherry or grape tomatoes leaving space between each. Lightly oil the hot grill and grill the tomatoes […]
As weekdays mornings are getting earlier and busier, we’re searching for healthy, high protien, and high fiber breakfast foods to take on the go. I love to grab a Greek yogurt when I can, but most mornings I don’t even have time for that. Enter these muffins benefiting from protien from the pecans, fiber and […]
As a lover of pasta carbonara, I feel a little guilty (a lot guilty) over the calories and richness of the dish. I love it so much, it was the first thing I ate on our honeymoon on our first night in Rome. This version is made with sweet corn and gets its unctuous flavor […]
Every year I plant an herb garden in several pots at our house. There’s always basil, thyme, sage, chives and tarragon. But this year I decided to plant lemon verbena because it reminds me of staying at my Aunt Chris and Uncle Mark’s organic farm in the summer. Aunt Chis always had huge lemon verbena […]
