Category: Food

This week flew by, thanks in large part to beautiful weather, lots of outside time, and a wonderful visit from our friend Noah (who tolerated all three of our boys jumping on him at once and at all times with a wide smile on his face). We have also been thoroughly enjoying the bounty of … Continue reading “Happy Friday”

One: Grilled salmon sandwiches on ciabatta with basil and dill sauce; tomato salad with oil, vinegar, salt, pepper, and parsley (recipe here) Two: Roasted shallot hummus with pita bread, cucumbers, marinated tomatoes, and red onion (recipe for hummus here– substituted roasted shallots for the roasted garlic) Three: Crispy Barbecue Tofu with brown rice and spinach sautéed in … Continue reading “Seven Meals”

Inspired by a side my friend ordered at Westside Local in Kansas City this past weekend, I decided to try to recreate the dish. Here is my attempt! I think it would go well with many dishes, including grilled salmon or a veggie burger, but it is also very filling and can hold its own. … Continue reading “Yummy Stuff: Kale Salad with Maple Tahini Vinaigrette”

This past weekend I tried out a new recipe, and it was such a tasty dish that I wanted to share it: an inexpensive savory dish that results in a tender, fall-off-the-bone chicken complimented by the sweet acidic bite of tomatoes, shallots, garlic, and red wine vinegar. It’s a dish that takes time, as do … Continue reading “Yummy Stuff: Michael Pollan’s Vinegar-Braised Chicken”

I’ve never been much of a breakfast person. Unless you count brunch, and then I’m in– bring on the french toast, eggs benedict (or eggs anything, for that matter), crepes, you name it. But when it’s early and I need to eat something before rushing off for the morning, this has been on rotation. Greek yogurt (this … Continue reading “Yummy Stuff: An Easy Breakfast”