Is there anything more intimidating? I supposed not. Eggplants seem to be quite a divisive fruit (yes, it’s a fruit!) and there’s not much room for nuance: you either hate it or you love it. Or maybe you’re someone like me, and everything is a […]
Tag: vegetarian
Smacked Cucumber Salad with Radishes
Laurie Colwin once said, “[chicken] salad is like the little black dress, it is chic and adaptable and can be taken anywhere. You can dress it down and feed it to a child, or dress it up and serve it at a dinner party. You […]
Tomato Salad on Yogurt
I’m not the kind of person to wish away a season, but when I look at this vibrant, gorgeous Tomato Salad on Yogurt, I can’t wait for summer. And by the way, we are halfway through April, which means we’re almost halfway through the year, […]
Cauliflower Steak with Romesco Sauce
Are we all in agreement that it’s okay to call a cauliflower steak a steak? I sometimes see comments online and the topic is very controversial. People tend to take it very personally. In any case, let’s agree to call this a Cauliflower Steak with […]
Cheesy Polenta with Tomato Sauce
I love a side dish. Who doesn’t love a side dish? Who doesn’t love a side dish that’s doused in butter and parmesan cheese – the iconic duo of the food world? This Cheesy Polenta with Tomato Sauce truly has it all – the butter, […]
Chopped Salad with White Beans and Tahini
This Chopped Salad with White Beans and Tahini, just like most salads, is so easy customizable and forgiving. Those days when I really don’t feel like making an elaborate meal, but want something and fresh and easy to put together, this recipe comes in handy. […]
Cucumber Sandwich with Herby Green Mayo
This Cucumber Sandwich with Herby Green Mayo is a fresh, simple take on the classic tea sandwich. Light and crisp with a creamy, herby spread, they’re easy to put together and perfect for a light lunch, afternoon tea, or a simple snack. These little sandwiches […]
Gochujang Eggs in Purgatory with Chickpeas
This dish is a lot of things I like all at once: it’s one pot, it’s eggs poached in a spicy tomato sauce, it’s breakfast. Gochujang is a fairly new ingredient to me, but I like it so much, I’m always looking for an excuse […]
Pan-Fried Eggplant with Miso Tahini Dressing
I’ve been taking full advantage of grilling season, so dinners around here have been featuring a lot of grilled vegetables and fresh salads. Summer meals are about simplicity and flavor, a great opportunity to showcase vegetables and make them the center of a meal. This […]
Chickpea Shakshuka
I rarely keep any canned food, but there are a few I like to have on hand. Chickpeas and canned tomatoes, for example, are a constant in my cupboard. As much as I enjoy dried chickpeas, for their taste and benefits, soaking them overnight followed […]
Slow-Cooked Chickpeas on Toast with Poached Egg
If you’re a regular reader of this blog, you know how much I love Yotam Ottolenghi’s recipes. I’m not a vegetarian, but his unique take on vegetables is very inspiring. I knew I wanted to try this Slow-Cooked Chickpeas on Toast with Poached Egg from his book […]
Seared Cabbage with Miso Butter
When I first worked on this recipe I did so because I had an overwhelming amount of leftover cabbage I did not know what to do with. It then occurred to me how rarely I eat cabbage, why is that? It’s a controversial vegetable, apparently, […]
Balsamic Roasted Tomatoes & Tahini Toast
Ugh, it’s been a long week. TGIF am I right. Do you know how I cope with life? I watch old shows over and over and over again. It’s marvellous for the soul. I just binge watched Gilmore Girls for the hundredth time, and have […]
Sweet Potato Gremolata Bowl
If you’ve never heard of gremolata before, it’s an Italian condiment made of parsley, lemon zest, and garlic. It’s bold, bright, fresh, and it really livens up any meal. It’s great on salmon and meats, but we’re using it as sauce for our fabulous bowl. […]
Mushroom Confit Pasta
I love tomato confit. It’s probably my favorite way to eat cherry tomatoes, but also it’s a great approach to cooking, since it’s much less active than sautéing and it’s easily scalable. It goes great with pasta, making it a wonderful alternative to a weeknight […]