organizing my most useful kitchen tools
This Cucumber - Avocado Salad is mega healthy, crazy tasty, and super fast. And yes, it deserves all of those edgy adjectives. This side dish is made with only a few ingredients, all healthy {I am not worried about the one teaspoon (max) of sugar}! If you use a mandolin or vegetable peeler, you can shave the vegetables in seconds, and have this ... view more
Traditional pesto is made with basil, garlic, parmesan reggiano, olive oil, and pine nuts - but there is nothing that says we can't mix that up a bit. I find that pesto made with all basil is just a bit too basil-y for me - and pine nuts are disproportionately expensive recently. That brings us to Spinach - Walnut Pesto. Equal parts basil and ... view more
Could it be hotter outside? And could this dish look more refreshing? And can you kind of see my reflection, upside down in the spoon? Cool, crunch, mint, and quinoa ... it even sounds refreshing. Toss this dish together for a summer BBQ bring-along, or keep a bowl of it in your fridge this week for after-work snacks. The flavors are ... view more
One night in law school, I had plans to go out for frozen yogurt with a friend. She called about a half hour before to ask if I was ready, and I looked at the spoon in my hand sheepishly. "Um, I think I can't go for ice cream. There was an incident ... involving a jar of Nutella ... and a spoon." I am thankful that my sometimes uncanny memory is ... view more
Yes, it is the middle of summer. But I am always in the mood for healthy, filling meals. This Bison Chili recipe is always a pleaser, and is packed with healthy ingredients. This recipe looks long - which is dissuading to some - but you should think of it as: a lean meat, a few produce items, a few spices, and a few canned items. That does not ... view more
At this month's Cooking Club, I acquainted myself with a propane grill at a good old-fashioned barbecue in AWP's backyard. My apartment building has a community grill on the roof, and I had not made much use of it - until now. Yes, the success of this bread has made me want to grill. For Cooking Club, I selected to make Grilled Flatbreads; we ... view more
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