Soups / Vegetables / Vegetarian

Parker’s Split Pea Soup

NYC is about to be dumped on by about 24 inches of snow. Schools are closed tomorrow, roads close tonight at 11pm, as does mass transit. It's going to be…

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January 26, 2015

Cheese / Main Dishes / Side Dish / Vegetables / Vegetarian

Yotam Ottolenghi’s Sweet Corn Polenta with Eggplant Sauce

This is my favorite dish of the summer. I made it many times once corn season started. Yesterday I found some beautiful corn at the farmer's market so last night…

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September 14, 2014

Cheese / Main Dishes / Shellfish / Vegetables

Shrimp and Grits

This is a really quick and easy weeknight meal, and if you're a fan of both shrimp and cheesy grits, this is the recipe for you! I bought a big…

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August 11, 2014

Cheese / Dairy / Pasta / Vegetables / Vegetarian

Spring Root Vegetable Casserole

My friend Becky uses a service called Blue Apron. Once a week they send a box of fresh ingredients accompanied by three detailed recipes. She loves it. She received the…

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June 3, 2014

Beans / Side Dish / Vegetables / Vegetarian

Spinach and Chickpea Curry

This side-dish is easy to throw together and it's packed with flavor. Using canned chickpeas and canned (or boxed) diced-tomatoes really speeds up the process. We ate this one night…

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April 29, 2014

Breakfast/Brunch / Snacks / Vegetables

Avocado Toast

This is my new favorite breakfast! There's not much to putting it together, but the combination of olive oil, hearty whole grain bread, half an avocado, salt and pepper makes…

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April 25, 2014

Cheese / Dairy / Pork / Side Dish / Vegetables

Polish Cabbage, Potato and Bacon Casserole

This isn't the best photo, but I love this casserole so much that I had to post the recipe. For me, this is comfort food at its best. I have…

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April 24, 2014

Soups / Vegetables / Vegetarian

Creamy Curried Cauliflower Soup

I love cauliflower and I'm always looking for new and interesting ways to cook it. One of my favorites is this recipe for Hot, Buttered Cauliflower Puree. Another favorite is…

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April 23, 2014

Cheese / Rice/Grains / Side Dish / Vegetables

Broccoli, Cheddar and Wild Rice Casserole

This winter we're having in New York is seemingly endless. We're approaching the end of March, and we're expecting snow tonight. It's crazy. There are many nice things about cold…

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March 25, 2014

Appetizer / Cheese / Dairy / Eggs / Side Dish / Snacks / Vegetables / Vegetarian

Spinach Brownies

My cousin Erica posted a picture of these spinach brownies on Facebook last week and I thought they looked delicious. I love having something in the refrigerator that's quick and…

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January 23, 2014