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Harissa Carrots with Shrimp and Polenta
This is one of those things I stumbled upon when trying to use up things that were hanging around my fridge and pantry. I remembered an Ottolenghi recipe for carrots … Continue reading Harissa Carrots with Shrimp and Polenta
Fennel Salad
Sometimes in winter all you can find that looks fresh and alive in the grocery story is fennel and citrus fruit. Luckily the two work great together just like peanut … Continue reading Fennel Salad
Carrot Socca Fritters with Roasted Fennel
I am always looking for new and interesting ways to expand my vegan repertoire even though I’m not a full-time vegan. I made this last week as a pre-detox dinner … Continue reading Carrot Socca Fritters with Roasted Fennel
Soba Noodle Salad with Peanut Sauce
Soba noodles are easy to find, including a gluten-free version, and they taste terrific. Traditionally they are made from buckwheat and wheat flour, but you can find them made from … Continue reading Soba Noodle Salad with Peanut Sauce
Remembering Mom with Paprikas
My mother and I would cook together at home sometimes when I was a teenager, and once it became clear that I wouldn’t burn the house down she asked me … Continue reading Remembering Mom with Paprikas
Modern Chicken Paprikas
The original paprikas was fed to peasants who worked all day in the fields and burned every calorie. Most of us don’t do that anymore and benefit from something lighter, … Continue reading Modern Chicken Paprikas
Breakfast Tortilla Sandwich
My new weekend brunch obsession is this egg sandwich with chorizo, avocado, red onion, jalapeño, cheese and salsa. I miss the El Camion food truck in Seattle. There is nothing … Continue reading Breakfast Tortilla Sandwich
