I got back from California last night and woke up today totally beat beyond belief. Maybe the numerous vineyard visits in Napa and Sonoma and the vacation diet of multiple orders of Sardine Chips at Rich Table finally caught up with me. But the last ... Continue Reading about Grilled Strawberry-Mint Bellinis
Kentucky Derby
Healthy Broccoli Slaw With Yogurt Mint Dressing and Radishes
This weekend my friend Sarah outlined a few important culinary tasks that she always defers to me as the queen of. The first is salad dressing. The second is scrambled eggs, particularly if part of an elaborate breakfast burrito buffet. I definitely ... Continue Reading about Healthy Broccoli Slaw With Yogurt Mint Dressing and Radishes
Maple Glazed Coconut Cashews
Last week I finally got my copy of Recipe For Radiance, my friend Alexis Wolfer’s new cookbook for DIY beauty solutions that can be eaten or applied. I remember hearing about the book back when it was just a seed of an idea. So it’s pretty amazing to ... Continue Reading about Maple Glazed Coconut Cashews
Spinach Casserole with Bacon Bits
Spinach Casserole with Bacon Bits An easy and quick creamed spinach casserole with bacon bits and breadcrumbs. This recipe is versatile and would be perfect at breakfast, lunch or dinner. Originally published by Food & Wine. 4 slices ... Continue Reading about Spinach Casserole with Bacon Bits
Jalapeno Mac and Cheese with Scallions
It’s so rare that I menu plan anymore when having friends over for dinner. Usually, the problem solving and creativity comes by way of figuring out how to make serving 10 types of fried rice not seem weird, or how to turn a three day old taco topping ... Continue Reading about Jalapeno Mac and Cheese with Scallions
Vegetarian Stir-Fried Collard Greens with Ginger and Jalapeno
I’m kind of ashamed to admit that I’ve never cooked collard greens before. And the only ones I’ve ever eaten were so smoky and pork-laden, if I'd closed my eyes, I wouldn’t have even known I was eating a green vegetable. But in preparing for ... Continue Reading about Vegetarian Stir-Fried Collard Greens with Ginger and Jalapeno
Crispy Spiced Black Eyed Peas
My countdown to a very Southern New Year’s Eve has begun! Before going down to South Carolina over Thanksgiving weekend I had no idea that this was a thing. But now that I’ve educated myself on the full meaning behind covering a table with 15 pounds ... Continue Reading about Crispy Spiced Black Eyed Peas
Deviled Eggs with Smoked Salmon and Dill
When I was down south last weekend, we had one amazing picnic lunch. The table was covered with fried chicken (gluten-free and regular), mini pimento cheese sandwiches, rice krispie treats, and some uber mayo-y deviled eggs. I needed to be carted ... Continue Reading about Deviled Eggs with Smoked Salmon and Dill
BLT Cocktail
Ever since I discovered that Maker’s Mark was gluten-free, I’ve been drinking a lot more of it. As the weather cools down, bourbon just seems like the right choice. After all, it’s a lot less likely to permanently stain your pale green bridesmaid's ... Continue Reading about BLT Cocktail
Gluten-Free Cheesecake Recipe with Fresh Figs and Honey
Traveling alone can be hit or miss in terms of the company you keep. (Read my rant on 22-year-old Australian backpackers here.) So I was pleasantly surprised when I came away from my trip to San Sebastian with some truly amazing new friends. Halfway ... Continue Reading about Gluten-Free Cheesecake Recipe with Fresh Figs and Honey
Kale and Avocado Salad with Cranberries, and Pepitas
When people ask me what I do for a living, sometimes I’ll say: oh, you know, just saving the world, one kale salad recipe at a time. I’m only half kidding. Kale has become such a trendy vegetable. It’s one of those things I know will almost always ... Continue Reading about Kale and Avocado Salad with Cranberries, and Pepitas
Tuna Fish Salad Tartines with Apple and Shallots
One of the best parts of my solo adventure to the Basque country was getting an insider’s view into the cooking culture. I can’t say enough good things about San Sebastian Food, the luxury gastronomy company that took me under their wing and provided ... Continue Reading about Tuna Fish Salad Tartines with Apple and Shallots
Peach Lassi
In my jetlagged state this week, I somehow managed to delete all the text from this post. Not sure how that happened…but I don’t know how to revert back. And I can’t really remember what I talked about. But given my jet-lagged state, I’m sure it ... Continue Reading about Peach Lassi
Gluten-Free Strawberry Cookies with Coconut
When I got diagnosed with my gluten-allergy over two years ago, I don’t know what I would have done without the blogosphere. I’m not much of a baker to begin with. But cookies have always been my thing. Unfortunately, within a week of my doctor’s ... Continue Reading about Gluten-Free Strawberry Cookies with Coconut
Forbidden Rice Salad With Pickled Vegetables
I’m leaving on a jet plane today. And I’m so excited I can barely control myself. My friend from college decided to have her bachelorette in Ibiza. Now, I recognize that this is a fairly ridiculous thing to do. But there was also no way I was going ... Continue Reading about Forbidden Rice Salad With Pickled Vegetables
Bloody Marias
I’m a big fan of the Small Batch column on Food52. Last summer I worked on this homemade tahini for them. So I reached out again to see if there was anything on their bucket list that I could take on. When I got an email reply that contained the ... Continue Reading about Bloody Marias
Siracha Lime Butter
Siracha Lime Butter 4 tablespoons unsalted butter1 tablespoon finely chopped chives or cilantro1 tablespoon minced shallots1/2 teaspoon siracha1/2 teaspoon saltZest of 1 lime1 tablespoon lime juice Combine all ingredients in a small ... Continue Reading about Siracha Lime Butter
Corn on the Cob with Siracha Lime Butter
Corn on the cob is probably responsible for 90 percent of my at-home summer butter consumption. It’s so ubiquitous on our Martha’s Vineyard table that it’s crazy I don’t yet have a recipe for it on this site. But like most delicacies, I try not to ... Continue Reading about Corn on the Cob with Siracha Lime Butter
Gluten-Free Spicy Skillet Fried Chicken
When people think of the Fourth of July, a grill usually comes to mind. But for me, it’s really about flag-themed manktops, sparklers, day drinking, and other forms of patriotism. Though I’ve never dared break out the deep fryer while day drinking is ... Continue Reading about Gluten-Free Spicy Skillet Fried Chicken
Sweet Pea and Green Onion Soup
There’s no better sign that you’re getting older, or that you’ve hit the crack pipe one too many times, than when you start to lose your teeth. I’m referring to my parents, of course. And the jury is still out on whether both of those criteria ... Continue Reading about Sweet Pea and Green Onion Soup
Blueberry-Almond Pancakes
As a person, I’m pretty upfront about my strengths and weaknesses. And as far as this blog is concerned, my weakness is definitely the photography. I’ve come a long way since 2008, when I was trying to capture stew in a messy bowl at 9pm with my ... Continue Reading about Blueberry-Almond Pancakes
Frozen Chocolate Covered Bananas with Peanuts
I’m going to be honest with you. I’m not the best with kids. Call it the plight of the only child. I made earrings to hock to unsuspecting adults and waitressed instead of babysitting for cash. So when I first started teaching my littlest client, the ... Continue Reading about Frozen Chocolate Covered Bananas with Peanuts
Green Chile Enchiladas with Summer Squash, Cherry Tomatoes, and Spinach
I’ve never felt so meh on a Monday. I got back last night from my best friend from high school’s wedding in the Hamptons. As the bride put it herself, the impending sickness and persistent spasms in my calves are signs of a weekend well spent. And ... Continue Reading about Green Chile Enchiladas with Summer Squash, Cherry Tomatoes, and Spinach
S’mores Sundaes
Let me start by saying that this dessert is easy as pie, but so much better. As you know, I’m not really a pie kinda gal. But I would travel far and wide (preferably to Cape Cod) to get my hands on a s’mores sandwich. When I was in Nashville a ... Continue Reading about S’mores Sundaes