by emily | Sep 6, 2018 | Appetizers, Entrees, Gluten Free, Salads, Seafood, Weeknight Quickies
A simple, healthy Thai shrimp salad with an authentic sour-savory-spicy-sweet combination of fresh lime juice, fish sauce and chili paste, showered with fresh herbs and crunchy roasted peanuts. Summer is almost done but we are officially in the middle of a heat wave.... 
by emily | Aug 27, 2018 | Featured, Side dishes, Vegetarian, Weeknight Quickies
Easy Creamed Corn with Basil is a summer staple in our house. These sweet kernels are just barely simmered in a sauce made from silky mascarpone cheese, a little half and half and not much else. Add a sprinkle of fragrant basil and you’ve got a simple, supremely... 
by emily | Aug 5, 2018 | Entrees, Finger Food, Vegetarian, Weeknight Quickies
A delicious rustic-style pizza with caramelized balsamic-glazed red onions topped with a layer of crispy, golden brown brussels sprout leaves. Mozzarella and goat cheese add richness and tang. If, like me, you get a lot of your culinary inspiration from Pinterest and... 
by moogoogaipan | Apr 30, 2018 | Entrees, Pastas & Grains, Recipes, Side dishes, Vegan, Vegetarian, Weeknight Quickies
Revenge doesn’t have to be the only dish best served cold. We combine crispy baked tofu cubes with cold noodles in a spicy sesame – peanut sauce for a fantastic dinner or picnic recipe. We’re adopting a new strategy to help us cope with the cold... 
by emily | Apr 24, 2018 | Appetizers, Finger Food, Side dishes, Vegetarian, Weeknight Quickies
Ramps (wild leeks) have a sweet, garlicky flavor that pairs beautifully with brown butter and caramelized oyster mushrooms. We pile this on top of toast that has been slathered with creamy ricotta cheese, making a delicious, simple appetizer. [2018 update:... 
by emily | Mar 21, 2018 | Entrees, Soups, Stocks and Stews, Vegetarian, Weeknight Quickies
Our weeknight-friendly Creamy Tomato Soup is a favorite of kids and adults alike. Canned and sun-dried tomatoes give it loads of flavor, along with fresh herbs and a creamy swirl of Mascarpone cheese. Instead of plain old grilled cheese, we’ve paired it with the...
