Cooking Simplified
Dear quinoa, I know I have avoided you in the past. I have no tolerance for high maintenance food and your required pre-rinse was enough to keep me away. I have two strainers but none were fine enough for your tiny grains. However, thanks to a surprise package from my mom, I am now the …
The internet is a magical place. On my way to the store the other day, I did some brainstorming. I was craving a thick soup, something with which I could use my favorite appliance – the immersion blender – and sneak in some new vegetables (not that I am ending my love affair with kale any time soon). I pulled out my phone …
Monday night’s Seder included a few traditional Passover dishes like brisket and matzo ball soup, but my family left the salad and vegetable course up to me. For our salad, I made a spinach and beet salad with goat cheese, pear, and walnuts. For the vegetable course I decided to indulge a bit! My family …
Have you ever thought about why some people are lactose intolerant? When my sister’s newborn baby was diagnosed with the intolerance, it took me a few beats to understand how this was possible. But it makes perfect sense, as does the fact that her intolerance is now, unfortunately, bound to my sister’s diet. If she …
My family was never into Chinese takeout. Growing up in my parents’ house meant home-cooked meals and freshly baked breads every single night (my mom is a well-respected baker and culinary instructor in my town and writes a food column in the local paper). I was completely and utterly spoiled…I just didn’t know it. Ask …
I can’t stop accidentally cooking vegan dishes. I am not a vegan; Greek yogurt is my breakfast staple and I would never choose to live without cheese or ice cream (not discounting the vegan alternatives, I just don’t think I would willingly cut out the real stuff). But in my quest to capitalize on the …
Last night I learned the value of time. Often, I find myself cooking a multi-dish dinner in a 60 minute window; the water is boiling, the cutting board is a mess, and the oven is still preheating. I secretly love the craziness…but in the same way I love cleaning and organizing: if I can get …
When brainstorming ideas for today’s lunch (and what would surely become lunch for the rest of the week) I challenged myself to think beyond the traditional salad or pasta dish. What would fill me up and keep me hooked all week long, all while staying within the realm of healthy eating? Creating an exciting meal …