There are a few dishes that I consider summer necessities – plates that would make me feel truly criminal if I allowed the summer to pass without tasting them at least once. Ratatouille, for instance – starring my favorites of summer produce, I knew just how to use up my first eggplant of the season [...]
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There are some classic combinations that simply can’t be denied. Fred and Ginger. Joanie and Chachi. The Yankees and the Bronx. My sister and her daily quad Americano. Of course, in the realm of food, these partners are many: wine and cheese, hummus and pita, peanut butter and jelly, burgers and fries. Personally, I would add: [...] Outside the healthy living bubble, I realize that the following statement identifies me as a bit strange: I truly look forward to eating salad. Back in the summertime, I made a few “green monsters,” and while I won’t deny that the taste is pretty good, I’ve never felt the need to sneak in my greens through [...] Who likes hummus? My sister and I have often discussed that everything pairs well with hummus. It’s good with vegetables. It’s good with fruit. It’s good with bread. It’s good with a spoon. I’m not kidding on that last one. I could happily dip my spoon into the hummus container and eat it plain. If you break down [...] I’ve got my mojo back. on a bed of kale and amaranth: sauteed onion, broccoli, and chickpeas, drenched in pumpkin-tahini sauce. Goodbye rut of boredom, hello stovetop fun. perfectly complete salad to-go: french lentils, brown rice, soaked arame, carrot, broccoli, cashews, miso, agave, rice vinegar. As I was adjusting to the changes in my life, [...] |
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