I recently saw a Food Network segment on how citrus zest can take a great dish to the next level (yes, that is why my recent recipes have utilized the ingredient :)). I was skeptical that a little bit of shaved lemon peel could really make that big a difference, so I decided to try…
Monthly Archives: November 2009
Cucumber & Radish Salad w/ Ginger-Lime Dressing
This is a play off of the fennel salad I made a few weeks ago. I haven’t really used radish until recently, but now that I’ve started I can’t seem to stop! It’s crisp and fresh, and just bitter enough to wake your taste buds up. I’ve paired it here with a sweet & sour…
Crockpot London Broil w/ Red Wine & Fennel
I participated in a professional development program this past Spring, and I’ve stayed in touch with a number of other people from my cohort, especially those who live in my area. A fellow cohort member was in town from the West Coast for a conference, so I invited a small group over to my place…
Baby Lettuce & Endive Salad w/ Spicy Lemon-Garlic Dressing
My friends BL and JK had a fantastically fun Friday night dinner for Shabbat this week. All of the food was amazing (BL, I still want that meatball recipe!), the wine was superb, and a good time was had by all. I brought a salad to this meal–I wanted something classic with a bit of…
The Salad Craze
I am continually shocked to see the lines for salad restaurants out the door and around the block. I understand there is a salad craze on right now–however, I think there is also a rather erroneous idea that salads are by definition healthier than a sandwich or some other lunch item. In fact, salads can…
Pantry Raid: Ratatouille
My friend RSC has a sick baby and no husband for a few days, so I went over last night to help her out. While the baby was sleeping we decided to make dinner from whatever was on hand. We ended up with an eggplant, some mini peppers and tomatoes, half an onion and some…
Penny Pinching Tip #3: Meet the Munchies
I’m a snacker. Instead of eating large meals three times a day, I try and eat smaller meals and then a healthy snack or two in between. I usually try to have snacks that are filling and soothe any current cravings–sweet, salty, savory, etc. Penny Pinching Tip #3: Prepare for the mid-afternoon munchies. Everyone gets…
Crockpot Deliciousness
Cooking with crockpots (also called slow cookers) is amazing. You throw in a bunch of ingredients, turn it on, and a delicious meal is ready for you when you get home from work. It’s almost like it cooks itself! Oh wait…it does :) Since a bunch of us didn’t have plans for Friday night dinner…
Cooking with Quinoa
Although I didn’t know quinoa existed until about 4 years ago, it has become a staple in my diet and I can’t remember what I ever did without it. It is versatile and super simple to make (you can even use the microwave, although I prefer to stove-top method), and it goes well with pretty…
Curried Spinach & Lentils
I took a trip to Costco with a friend this weekend; it really is amazing how things are so much cheaper when you buy them in bulk. I bought a 2.5 lb bag of fresh spinach for 4.99–that’s 50% cheaper per ounce than usual. However, that left me needing to find something to do with…
