This dish came about for two reasons: I had a hankering for a whole-grain, gluten-free crouton alternative, and I couldn’t find grape tomatoes at the produce market. (Sadly, it’s too early in the season for them to be plentiful in my garden. But I’m looking forward to those little flavor bombs growing a few feet [...]
It’s hard to say whether the current status quo is due to an onslaught of commercials featuring kids eating carrots while playing in valleys or whether Americans have a group-mind when it comes to dressings, but one thing is clear: Ranch is just about everybody’s favorite dressing. I love the concept, too — you can’t [...]
It’s a banner day, folks! Not only is my stubborn cold finally gone, this is my 1,000th post. (Too bad 10 a.m. doesn’t seem like an appropriate time to bust open a bottle of bubbly!) To celebrate, I thought I’d share a tasty pizza recipe that was the happy result of looking in my fridge [...]
Eggs make a lovely breakfast for so many reasons: they’re delicious on their own or mixed with just about anything, you can make them in nearly uncountable ways, and they’re a satisfying way to start the day. Plus, if you don’t want to make your eggs on the spot when you get up, you can [...]
Holiday appetizers ought to be simple and memorable. The best holiday appetizers, in fact, are so easy to make — yet so irresistible to eat! — that when your guests want to know how you did it, the “doing” was so quick that you can tell them on the spot. And they’ll actually remember what [...]
It was too good not to star in a comeback recipe. Yep, I’m talking about the pour-and-shake tahini sauce I came up with recently. The first time around, I drizzled it over roasted Brussels sprouts and broccoli; this time, I included it in a decidedly savory breakfast. You just can’t beat the satisfying umami-ness of [...]
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The eternal question of “What to have for dinner?” can often be answered by means of the KISS approach — i.e., keeping it simple. Many veggies only need about a three-minute simmer to arrive at their tender/crunchy best and their optimal taste; other veggies, like tomatoes and lettuce, are best raw. And good-quality cheese pretty [...]
It’s August, and gardens are in full swing! Whether you have tomatoes or beans or broccoli or peppers, this quick salad is a great way to make use of whatever you have on hand. And to add a classic touch, how about tossing it with some fresh mozzarella and torn-up pieces of toasted tortilla? It’s [...]
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There is a grand and glorious culinary tradition — in southern California, at least — known as “surfer’s surprise” meals. These are meals that are made of whatever you have on hand. Even elements that may not seem to fit together at first glance often make a tasty dish. (The Tasty Factor, or TF, goes [...]
For sheer ease of elegance, you can’t beat roasted veggies. Grilling is another great way to concentrate their flavor, but now that we’re moving into a less-sun-and-more-chill time of year, roasting veggies in the oven (or anything else, for that matter) is more appealing than standing outside in the rain tending to a grill. Unless [...]
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