Romanesco Broccoli
My favorite thing to do with Romanesco Broccoli is to give it a very Italian treatment by slow cooking it with anchovies and garlic. The taste explosion is a party … Continue reading Romanesco Broccoli
Category: Dinner
Shrimp and Grits
Shrimp and grits as a thing, a meal that’s worthy of attention, first crossed my radar in 2010 on a trip to Charleston, South Carolina. Grits weren’t something I much … Continue reading Shrimp and Grits
Portobello Burgundy
This dish almost didn’t make it onto Comfort Me With Beets until I realized that the reason I wasn’t initially wowed by it might be exactly why others would appreciate … Continue reading Portobello Burgundy
Harira
This is the first thing I made in bulk so that I could pack a couple of portions on our first 2-night trip to the coast of Washington in Pernell. … Continue reading Harira
Orecchiette with Broccolini and Silken Sauce
My journey into vegan cooking began a few years ago with a copy of Food 52 Vegan: 60 Vegetable-Driven Recipes for any Kitchen by Gena Hamshaw. Gena’s book is a … Continue reading Orecchiette with Broccolini and Silken Sauce
Burritos with Beans and Greens
I wish my mother had thought of making burritos from Swiss chard. I might have eaten my greens as a child and liked them. My farm box of fresh veggies … Continue reading Burritos with Beans and Greens
Roasted Poblano Quesadillas
The gentle heat of roasted poblano peppers is delicious when slapped into a folded tortilla layered with pickled red onions, Beecher’s Flagship cheese, and baby greens. On a visit to … Continue reading Roasted Poblano Quesadillas
Radish Love
Why haven’t I roasted radishes before? How fantastic they are, their peppery edge mellows, turning sweet, and the green stems are a wee bitter and nutty in all the best … Continue reading Radish Love
Cheery Greens Pie
This recipe is a mash-up of Ina Garten’s Spinach in Puff Pastry and Anna Jones’s Double Greens and Phyllo Pie. I call mine “Cheery” because it’s made in response to … Continue reading Cheery Greens Pie
Lentils and Carrots
This recipe is based on one from Diana Henry, which I found several years ago in her book titled Plenty: Good, uncomplicated food for the sustainable table. This is a … Continue reading Lentils and Carrots
Beef And Kimchi Stir-Fry
What I really love about this recipe is the kimchi. The smoky heat, sour brine, and the crunchy cabbage make this dish soar. Also super fast and easy, this is … Continue reading Beef And Kimchi Stir-Fry
A Lighter Eggplant Parm
Eggplant Parmesan is one of my most favorite things in the world, but making a traditional version of it at home isn’t easy. Mulitple steps and the time they demand … Continue reading A Lighter Eggplant Parm
