Chimichurri comes from Argentinian cuisine, and is frequently used on grilled steaks, although it seems that cilantro is not a traditional ingredient. But this herbaceous sauce is great on everything. It has a bright, fresh flavor that packs a punch with garlic and shallot. This is definitely a great summer staple, especially if you enjoyRead more
Wheat berries are a delicious option for grain salads. They’re super chewy and can hold up to dressing so you don’t have to worry about them turning to mush. They complement the tender asparagus nicely. This recipe takes you through a simple pistachio pesto, but if you’re not in the mood you could easily use aRead more
Mom and I always fight about celery. Mom likes celery in everything, and I don’t think celery should go in anything. Well I don’t mind it in a few things, but celery has quite a strong flavor so it can steal the show if it’s just an ingredient in a salad. So when I sawRead more
While visiting Sister and her husband a couple weeks ago, I got to help out with their CSA. They had a ton of carrots and zucchini, so I did a little research and came up with these zucchini carrot fritters. The original recipe called for fresh dill, wish I’m sure would be amazing, but sinceRead more
I don’t cook a lot of pasta dishes for myself. Pasta wasn’t something Mom made often when I was growing up, and I tend to eat a lot more rice dishes than pasta dishes. That said, there’s something super comforting and warming about lasagna. We always give my dad a hard time because any timeRead more
My dear boyfriend told me that he sometimes takes tuna to work. I naturally assumed he meant as a tuna salad sandwich. But what he really meant was that he takes tuna in a can, drains it, and then scoops plain tuna on crackers. That’s it. (No wonder he thinks I’m a great cook, right?!)Read more
Surprise Chemistry…unfortunately I’m not talking about the surprise of hitting it off with someone you’ve just met, I’m talking about my summer class. Just as I was finishing up Chemistry this spring, and looking forward to a relaxing, study-free summer. I learned that I had to take another chem class before I could register forRead more
Pesto is one of those quintessential summer foods. The fresh, bright taste of basil just screams summer produce. So I’ve been making pesto like crazy while there’s still an abundance of fresh basil. You can easily freeze pesto too, so make lots and save it for a cold, wintery day when you need a hitRead more
I’m in love with this casserole. Full of vegetables, whole grains, and protein, this casserole is packed with everything you need for a satisfying and nutritious meal. Roasting the vegetables brings out all the rich flavors, so it’s worth the little bit of extra work. This is the perfect transition dish as we head intoRead more
Nothing says spring like a freshly made pesto. I love the vibrant flavor and color of basil pesto. I had bought a bunch of basil for a recipe that I ended up not making, so I had to figure something else out for the gorgeous herb. When I got some kale in my CSA, IRead more