Simple greens: brussels sprouts with lime and black sesame
Roasted brussels sprouts, punched up with bright citrus flavors to welcome early spring. Simple greens always have a place on my table, no matter the…
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Steak au poivre
Indulgent steak au poivre (steak coated with pepper) with a mushroom sauce has become our traditional Sunday night dinner. It feels special without being funny,…
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Menu planning + what I am cooking this week
I think that people sometimes think that food bloggers, chefs, and proficient home cooks prepare elaborate meals every day. The most frequent question I get…
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Simple suppers: pasta with braised garlic and tomatoes
There is plenty of young, green garlic at the greenmarket at the moment, but what to do with it? Make a simple pasta supper! I…
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How to throw the perfect dinner party {part 2}
Continuing on from part one…how to throw a perfect dinner party! You’ve sent out the invites and your perfectly interesting guests are drinking cocktails and…
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Treats for your valentine
Although I am a big believer in tokens of love and affection all year long, not just on Valentine’s Day, here are some ideas for…
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Linguine with squash blossoms, pepitas, and tuscan kale
This weeknight dinner is seasonal and satisfying. I love cooking with squash or zucchini blossoms [stuffed squash blossoms! or petit pois and zucchini flower salad]…
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Cumin and orange glazed carrots
Let’s put some more sunny, bright vegetables on the dinner table on this chilly and overcast day {let me know if you are somewhere where…
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Kale, sunchoke, and pear gratin
What can be more wintery or comforting than a gratin? And this one combines all of my favorite winter ingredients in one gorgeous, cheesy bite….
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Camembert roti
There is nothing quite as delicious as melty, gooey cheese with the added sweetness of honey. I actually think messy food is romantic. Perhaps, not…
