Baby Watercress Salad with Apple, Walnuts and Gorgonzola
I used to make this as a special treat for my sister, with crushed hazelnuts instead of walnuts. Back in the day it was a true act of...
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Sep 23, 2019
Parmesan and Chicken Pan Juice Zucchini Wedges
Please do not let the fact that it is difficult to take a mouth-watering picture of baked zucchini dissuade you from making these the...
Sep 18, 2019
Leek Ribbons Vinaigrette with Jammy Eggs
I used to make this dish all the time but L. took against all thing allium when he was little and I retired it, except for the occasional...
Sep 15, 2019
Frisée aux Lardons with Poached Egg
You know that fall is on the horizon when you start craving salads of bitter greens and chicory subsequently makes its first appearance...
Sep 12, 2019
Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Upon eating these Brussels sprouts, L. said that he did not think I had it in me to make Brussels sprouts taste so good. He meant it as a...
Sep 3, 2019
Crunchy Cucumber and Kohlrabi Salad with Flowering Tarragon
Though quite tasty, this was not as pretty a salad as I felt I could have made. I originally considered a rosette of alternating thin...
Aug 24, 2019
Savory Mushroom Toasts Bordelaise
Bordelaise sauce is a delectable marrow bone thickened red wine sauce; a French classic. Though I "luf" it, I wanted that flavor without...
Aug 24, 2019
Avocado Tartare
This is my second attempt at making this, a dish which I had back in my LA days, and I think that this time I have gotten it right. I did...
Aug 19, 2019
Green Beans with Wild Purslane and Tomato
Purslane is a little powerhouse of an herb, rich in vitamins E and C and potassium. It also tastes delicious and adds a bit of tanginess...
Jul 27, 2019
Zucchini and Yellow Squash Confit, Garlic Toasts and Basil
This is a truly easy dish to make and amazingly delicious, show casing the flavors of summer zucchini, squash and basil. I served this as...
Jul 21, 2019
Romano Bean, Kale and Zucchini "Stew" with Tomatoes, Hot Peppers and Coriander
The inspiration recipe for this dish had a cooking time of 40 minutes which was reminiscent of the way my great aunt used to cook...
Jul 20, 2019
"Roasted" Sweet Potato with Crispy Chili Chickpeas and Black Tahini Dressing
This dish doesn't look like much but is an incredibly satisfying dinner for one, accompanied by a simple green side salad. Multiple...
Jul 13, 2019
Tomato and Corn Salad "Fatoush" Style
Yet another excellent summer dinner salad, especially with a piece of cold Baked Chicken with Yogurt-Cilantro-Mint Marinade. Those of you...
Jul 9, 2019
Cold Szechuan Spiced Shirataki Noodles with Farmers' Market Vegetables
One of my friends recommended shirataki noodles as a miracle food for diets and I bought some without having any idea what they were,...
Jul 8, 2019
Crunchy Kohlrabi, Arugula, Asian Pear and Mint Salad
I have turned into a bit of a diet bore I know but promise that this will not last. I don't intend to stop my push to get down to my...
Jul 7, 2019
Wilted Dandelion, Kohlrabi and Beet Green Bowl with Golden Beets, Bulgur Wheat and Poached Egg
Despite the fact that I overcooked the eggs and missed out on the viscous quality that semi cooked yolk would have added to this dish,...
Jul 6, 2019
Salade Niçoise Vinaigrette
Of my many recent diet-centric dishes, this salade Niçoise not the kindest on the hips because the salad is surprisingly high in...
Jun 30, 2019
Cold Indonesian Chicken with Thai Chopped Salad, Peanut Dressing
It is really hard to come up with an interesting dinner idea when one is on a diet. I broke down and made a creanmy, calorific dip to...
May 27, 2019
Genius Corn On The Cob
There are few things more summery than corn on the cob and following is the easiest way to make it without any fuss or bother. All you...
May 21, 2019
The "Perfect" Salad with Shallot-Grain Mustard Dressing
I have been lucky enough to eat at downtown Manhattan restaurant, Via Carota, twice. Once I had the best risotto that I have ever had and...
May 15, 2019
Vegetable Pad Thai
I will be perfectly honest, I was not exactly looking for authenticity here. I had a ton of vegetables in the fridge, bits and bobs left...
Apr 15, 2019
Stir Fried Gai Lan Stalks
It used to be that you could only buy Gai Lan at specialty or Asian supermarkets but recently I have found it at my local supermarket....
Apr 8, 2019
⏰ “Asian” Slaw
I have to admit that I cheated by buying pre-chopped cabbage, which definitely cut down on prep time. This is a fresh, vibrant salad and...
Mar 22, 2019
🔁 Falafel and Vegetable Tacos
L. has been on my case again about the fact that I tend not to cook dishes a second time. As a fellow foodie, I thought that he...
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