Weeknight dinners have been a struggle lately. Between unpacking from the move, fighting what seems like the tenth cold of the season and wrangling two needy little humans, meal prepping has been relegated to the proverbial back burner. No pun intended. 6 pm rolls around all too quickly these days, and I often find myself…
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Orange, Fennel, Sweet Potato + Avocado Salad with Miso-Tahini Dressing
Happy 2019! My intention to hit the ground running in the new year with multiple posts per week was quickly derailed. So far, my new year has included traveling home from the holiday with an infant and a toddler, a painful neck spasm (likely from carrying said infant and all his accompanying gear), a family…
Coconut Creamed Kale with Sundried Tomatoes + Crispy Chickpeas
The first official day of summer is in a couple days, and I probably should be sharing one of my more “summer-y” recipes. But I have been craving this dish lately and decided it was time to share, despite what the calendar says. In its defense, the zippy flavors feel quite at home in this…
Spring Farro Salad with Arugula, Peas, Artichokes, Radishes, Mint, Goat Cheese + Roasted Shallot Dressing
Are you hosting any get-to-togethers this spring/summer? A Memorial Day fete, perhaps? This vibrant salad would be perfect! If I am hosting a party, I’d say 9 times out of 10 I’m serving some iteration of a farro salad. It’s one of my entertaining hacks for feeding a hungry crowd. Here’s my case for farro:…
Crispy Cauliflower Tacos with Creamy Black Beans + Tangy Cabbage Slaw
It’s February, and I am all about fresh, bright food that hints at warmer days to come. Although, I live in the Northeast, so who am I kidding? Those warmer days are still months away, no matter how hopeful I always get when March approaches. At the very least, I will channel sunnier…
Pasta with Roasted Delicata Squash + Creamy Sage and Arugula Pesto – Gluten-Free and Dairy-Free
I can sum up my love for delicata squash in two words: no peeling. That’s right – its skin is tender and edible. You get all of the autumnal, squashy goodness without the trouble of peeling it. And without the risk of chopping your hand off. Does any one else get slightly terrified every time…
Green Frittata Recipe + Healthy Eating Habits for Babies and Toddlers
I’m not a huge fan of the whole idea of “sneaking” healthy foods into kids’ meals. I completely understand the reasoning behind it – to avoid meltdowns and get kids to actually eat those foods – but my whole goal is to avoid having to do this in the first place. I know, I know…
Tangy-sweet braised chicken legs with kumquats, dates and green olives
Tangy? Sweet? Salty? Spicy? Sometimes, you just want ALL THE FLAVORS. This braise, combining a seemingly random assortment of ingredients, hits all those notes and delivers deep, complex flavor. The result is tender, falling-off the bone chicken nestled in a sauce that is boldly delicious. I keep encountering in-season kumquats on sale and cannot resist the temptation to…
