Makes 8 servings Ingredients 6 ounces pinto beans, canned 1/2 cup onion, diced 1/2 tablespoon garlic, minced 1 tablespoon peanut oil 1 1/2 cups vegetable stock 3/4 cup long grain rice 1 tablespoon tomato paste 1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar 2 teaspoons chipotle peppers, chopped 1 teaspoon cumin seeds Salt, […]
For some veggies, we use the phrase roasting as a general term for cooking a vegetable whole to get after the tender flesh, like peppers, tomatoes, and eggplant. For eggplant, we scoop the velvety cooked flesh from the skin of the eggplant. This can be done in the oven (actual […]
Makes about 2 cups This flavorful but versatile sauce is perfect alongside grilled or roasted meats, poultry, fish and vegetables. Use it as a sandwich spread, as the base for a quick salad dressing, or even as a dip for raw vegetables. Watch this video to see how easy it […]
I live in a city, in a pretty small house with an especially small kitchen. When I fantasize about the next house I’ll live in, a big kitchen is key, of course, but the thing I romanticize the most (well, other than a pool) is the space for a big […]
The main course is sort of the easy part. We can all grill chicken or roast a pork loin, but with limited ingredients, it can be the sides that throw us off. You can only eat boxed macaroni and cheese so many times, even during a global pandemic. Veggie sides […]
This dish was inspired by a week of too much takeout and not eating enough vegetables. The chickpeas are dressed with a creamy blend of avocado, chipotle in adobo (look for the cans near the salsas and taco accoutrement at any grocery store), garlic, and sherry vinegar, and they will […]
Peanut sauce is, to me, sort of what I think ketchup is to 3 year olds. I can eat it on anything, and often, whatever I’m eating it with is the vehicle for the sauce, rather than an equal partner. That’s why this week, when I had a few heads […]
One of my favorite flavor profiles is the Italian agrodolce, a sweet and sour sauce that makes any dish more exciting. Made simply by reducing vinegar with honey, agrodolce can be created on its own and added to dishes later, but I often prepare this sticky and sweet sauce in […]
There are plenty of reasons why people may choose not to serve a Thanksgiving turkey, but that doesn’t mean your meal has to be anything less than special. Meat and poultry is a huge focus of holiday menus, and while we love a roast, it’s not always right for every […]
Makes 8 Servings Pancakes Ingredients 3 cups (12 oz) coarsely grated zucchini Salt, as needed 1 cup chopped scallions 4 large eggs, lightly beaten 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/3 cup chopped dill 1/3 cup chopped flat leaf parsley 2 tablespoons chopped tarragon Freshly ground black pepper, as needed 3 ounces […]