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

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

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

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