Caramelized Shallots
I make these caramelized shallots for Christmas Eve every year. They're one of my favorite side dishes. 2 lbs of shallots will serve six. For Christmas Eve dinner, I traditionally…
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January 8, 2018
Veggie Nuggets
This is another attempt to get my four picky eaters to eat more vegetables. Did I succeed? Nope! I have made these several times now because I love them. The…
November 17, 2017
(Less Sweet) Sweet Potato Casserole with Butter Pecan Crumble Topping
I love sweet potato casserole at Thanksgiving, but I find that it's often more like dessert than a side dish. Don't get me wrong, when a sweet potato casserole is…
November 12, 2017
Cacio e Pepe Potatoes Anna
This is one of those situations where I knew the recipe was going to be delicious (it was!), and I knew I wanted it posted on the blog so I…
May 31, 2017
Farro and Roasted Red Pepper Salad
Yotam Ottolenghi is an Israeli-British chef whose vegetarian recipes are some of my favorites. With a strong focus on fresh, varied flavors, his dishes are always more that the sum…
May 23, 2017
Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps
This recipe is apparently a take-off on a dish served at P.F. Chang's, a Chinese restaurant chain. The recipe is easy to throw together and you get a big bang…
May 16, 2017
Veggie Balls
Although the photo doesn't do it justice, this is one of my new favorite recipes. Because my husband and I were the only ones in the family to eat these,…
May 4, 2017
Chopped Veggie Salad
Spring is finally in the air in NYC, and this is a perfect salad for the season. It's full of lots of fresh, raw vegetables. It reminds me a bit…
March 21, 2017
Spicy Carrot-Coconut Soup
During the boys' winter break, we went to Disney World with family and had a wonderful time. We were a group of 15 in total. We stayed at the Animal…
March 11, 2017
Burrata with Lentils and Basil Vinaigrette
This is one of my all-time favorite vegetarian main dishes. It's perfect for Fridays in Lent or Meatless Mondays. It doesn't look like much in the photo, but it's packed…
March 8, 2017