Okay. I have become a little obsessed with quinoa. I love the idea of a grain that is also a protein! I mean seriously, as a vegetarian, I probably am protein deficient most days, but I often overload myself with carbs. So eating quinoa helps me make my carb-heavy diet work a little better for […]
Rothman’s Fire-Breathing Salsa
What Superbowl party would be complete without some chips and salsa? And boy, do I have a doozy for you. Backstory. This salsa came into my life when I was a weird 9th grader, struggling through Algebra 2 with possibly the greatest math teacher ever: Mr. Rothman. It’s not that I actually remember any algebra […]
Sometimes it’s hard to find veggie-friendly appetizers at parties for, oh…say…the Superbowl. Even things that seem like they might be vegetarian often contain hidden meats or meat broth, like this Tex-Mex dip I ate once. Disappointing. So I always make a point to bring a few appetizers of my own that are delicious and meat-free. […]
Eating seasonally is awesome. But I am not very good at it, mainly because I have a hard time knowing when things are in season. I think this is the plight of most Americans who don’t grow up in agricultural communities (which I’m given to understand is most Americans), because most grocery stores stock the […]
Melitzanosalata (Roasted Eggplant Dip)
Maybe I am alone in this, but I still have the munchies. But maybe you, too, have a hard time cutting out all snacks entirely, simply because we have crossed the threshold into 2012…maybe your holiday munching mode can’t be switched on and off that easily. Never fear…I bring you good news of great, healthy […]
Happy New Year! What is it about fresh starts that is so exciting, so full of promise? I made like 10 resolutions this year (of course, about 5 of them are already shot…oops). Like…well, every American after the holiday season is over (ahem), several of my resolutions centered around eating well and getting back in […]
So. It’s the week before Christmas. You are probably busy cleaning your house for the relatives coming into town, running back and forth from Target, and wrapping so many presents that you have little tooth-shaped scars on your index finger from the tape dispenser. Or maybe that’s just me. What you really need right now […]
Curried Butternut Squash Soup
Last Christmas, my husband’s family all gathered in California to spend a week together. It was that week of bizarre weather when it drizzled almost nonstop…and every native Californian freaked out and half the roads closed (as a Virginian, I found this reaction about as silly as how Richmonders behave if there’s a possibility of […]
So, question. What makes a pizza a pizza? Seriously…write me and let me know what you think. Give me examples. Convince me. I’m honestly not sure which combination of ingredients from all the foods we Americans call pizza is absolutely necessary to justify naming your dish pizza. The Italians are probably indignant when they see […]
How do I love Fall squash? Let me count the ways… Or rather, let me show you! Quick, go find the two most beautiful acorn squash in your grocery store and meet me back here! I promise you will love this combination of sweet squash and tangy, garlicky, ever so slightly spicy vinaigrette.