Fig, Tahini & Honey Overnight Oats
It’s fig season! I don’t think I was big on fresh figs until one summer when I was visiting my dad in southern Spain and tried the figs he picked...
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Tahini & Red Curry Shrimp with Spaghetti Squash
I’ll take a break in the series of amazing desserts I have to share with you for this important PSA: spaghetti squash is still amazing! Seriously. I think I could...
Macarons: Do Not Try Them At Home
Some things, I’d venture to say most things, are even better when made at home. Fig Newtons, Shamrock Shakes, Burrito Bowls. But there are some that should really be left up to...
Birth Month & Bellini Cupcakes
September has been a very popular birthday month at work. We’ve had 1-2 birthdays a week, and that’s in my department alone! Some people like to celebrate birthdays more than...
Spinach Salad with Roasted Veggies & Chicken with Smoky Tomato Vinaigrette
This roasted veggie salad is the perfect way to make use of your late summer bounty. Or your bounty from any part of the summer, really, as what vegetables you...
Balsamic Glazed Steak Rolls
Sometimes you just want some sautéed vegetables for dinner. Wrapped with steak. Sorry my veggie friends, this recipe is not for you. Although you kind of want it, don’t you?...
Dîner en Blanc D.C. – an Encore!
After last year’s inaugural Dîner en Blanc, D.C. I was eager to do it all over again this year. But this time, I was going to do it right. I’d already...
Farro & Spinach Power Bowl with Chicken, Roasted Red Peppers, Feta and Avocado Tahini Cream
The Washington Post recently ran an interesting piece rethinking salad. They argue that for all the resources that go into growing lettuce, it provides pathetically few nutrients or calories. Essentially, it uses...
Jackson Hole, Wyoming
So believe it or not, I just got back from a trip and don’t have an entire post to share with you on the food I ate. Honestly, if there’s an...
Mexican Style Cornbread Panzanella
“I like these new beefed up salads you’ve been making.” That was Courtney’s response to panzanella, which would more accurately described as “breaded up.” Panzanella is a Tuscan dish, traditionally composed...