One of the big perks of working in the Union Square area is the greenmarket. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays (plus the weekends), we have access to tons of local farmers, bakers, and other food producers. I don’t usually shop with a plan in mind, but I do try to pick things that I know […]
Last week, I shared with you my childhood favorite of ketchup fried rice. Today, I want to tell you about Taiwanese-style potato salad–a dish that no doubt came from the West, but has a distinctly different flavor when filtered through the cultural lens of Taiwan. Mayonnaise in Taiwan is sweeter and milder than in the […]
I find that because my favorite pie crust recipe makes two crusts–and because I usually make quiche or open-face pies–I end up throwing one in the freezer for a later date. It’s convenient to have a pie crust on hand when you want to put together a quick brunch or dessert item. In a previous […]
I often bring lunch to work, and in the summer (as I mentioned earlier this week), I like to bring salads. You probably already know that it’s best to bring dressing along with you instead of pre-dressing the salad, lest it get soggy before lunchtime. I have a great salad box that has a little […]
I often enjoy salads, but in the summer, I find them especially refreshing. One important thing to consider when making a good salad is the lettuce or greens that form your base. Sure, most people know iceberg lettuce and romaine lettuce as well as recently faddish salad greens like mesclun mix or arugula, but what’s […]
Whenever we hit the summer season, I get a serious craving for burgers. Cooking burgers (either on the stove our outdoors on a grill) is not difficult. Neither is making the patties from scratch. I like to serve my burgers with the classic condiments, sometimes cheese, definitely lettuce and tomato. Sometimes I dress them up […]
It’s fun to see the veggies in your garden grow to the point where you can actually eat them. These are greens I’ve picked for tomorrow, when I’ll toss them with some freshly roasted beets (yes, yes, I know, you’re tired of hearing about those beets). I’m thinking I’ll make a mango-honey dressing.
Today, I joined my friend David at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden‘s annual plant sale, where I got some more ground cover plants and an astilbe. I was also talked into buying a tomato plant. Now, lest you think that I don’t love tomatoes, please rest assured that I do. Offering lots of varieties of flavor […]
A salad featuring a grilled piece of fish is a fast, easy, and healthy lunch or dinner for one. With just a few ingredients, each element will shine. Here, the texture of the mahi-mahi, the sweet-sour of the tomatoes and lime, and the spicy bite of the arugula create a wonderful mix of flavors. For […]
On Monday, I shared with you 5 quick beet recipe ideas that can be prepared with pre-roasted and diced beets. Today, I’m going to share with you a 6th idea that I came up on Tuesday to use up the very last of my roasted beets. Orange Beet Salad 1 cup roasted beets, diced 1 […]