A little while ago, I decided that I wanted to try cooking spaghetti squash, since I’d never eaten or cooked it before (but I like squash and like the idea of a noodle-replacement vegetable). Lucky for me, it was not only easy, but kind of fun. All I did was cut it in half (for […]
A few weeks ago, I posted a photo to my Instagram account of a soup that I whipped up, and I got some questions about the recipe. If you’re looking for a savory, vegan soup that’s hearty and easy to make, this is the recipe for you. Hearty Winter Soup Ingredients: 1 medium onion, chopped […]
One of my favorite fall foods is squash. I love pumpkins, butternut, acorn, delicata and the rest. I originally bought a kabocha (Japanese pumpkin) for the purposes of light steaming and stuffing with a rice pilaf. However, since I was on a phone call at the time of said steaming, I way overcooked the poor […]
On a recent evening, I got home and I was tired. It had been a long day, and I didn’t want to spend much time cooking. But as people who know me know, I don’t like spending money on delivery unless I’m really desperate (or craving something). So I rooted around in my fridge for […]
As a kid, I didn’t like beans. They were always cooked too sweet when we’d get them with fried chicken from the takeout place. As an adult, I discovered the amazing bacon-y wonder that is baked beans from a good barbecue joint. I also discovered black beans cooked to a silky-smooth consistency and white beans […]
For the most part, I don’t miss animal protein (meat and dairy) at home. I still eat meat and cheese when I’m out, but because I’m more conscious of my consumption, I like to think that I’m eating less outside of the home too. However, I do miss the convenience (and tartness) of yogurt every […]
I am an avid visitor of the greenmarket. On Sundays, my regular routine includes a stop at the Carroll Gardens market, where I pick up goodies to sustain me during the week. Right now, gorgeous tomatoes grace the market, and during these few weeks, they are firm and lush, with no graininess, making these particular […]
I am an avid visitor of the greenmarket. On Sundays, my regular routine includes a stop at the Carroll Gardens market, where I pick up goodies to sustain me during the week. Right now, gorgeous tomatoes grace the market, and during these few weeks, they are firm and lush, with no graininess, making these particular […]
Recently, I hosted a dinner party, and since it’s been so terribly hot in New York this summer, I knew I wanted to have a few cold salads to serve. Here’s one I whipped up that I rather like; it features quinoa which is a great source of lean protein, as well as a summery […]
It seems like just about everyday you read an article about how we need to eat less white flour and GMO wheat and whatnot, so in my effort to eat better, I’ve tried been eating a lot of alternative grains. In addition to basics like cornmeal (as polenta) and quinoa (okay, not actually a grain), […]