Rich and slightly tangy from a deep tawny-colored sherry vinegar, Romesco is an invaluable sauce to have as part of your repertoire.  It plays a reoccurring role in mine. I love sauces and this Romesco is no exception.  It hits all the right notes; rich and garlicky, a bit tangy from the sherry vinegar, deeply…

A tangle of golden hued root vegetables including parsnips, carrots and, of course, golden beets are cloaked in a fall-scented turmeric dressing resulting in colors reminiscent of the amber glow of the fading light of September. We are a society of impatient people.  We rush everything.  Swimsuits start appearing in stores in January and in the…

The flavors in this dish are perfect for early fall…. sweet butternut squash and nutty quinoa are offset by a gorgeous green pesto made with pepitas for a nod to this pumpkin obsessed season. When these adorable baby butternut squash arrived in our CSA box recently, they were just so darn cute I wanted to do…

Fluffy ricotta adds lightness as well as a boost of protein to these luscious avocado toasts spiced with bright, herbal za’atar.  This was not the post I had planned on publishing today.  I was going to post a delicious butternut squash recipe but now that’s going to wait until next week because I wanted to…

This simple but nourishing bowl of grains mixed with vibrant kale, perky cherry tomatoes and a zesty dressing comes together in a snap for a quick lunch or side dish.  Finishing it with a scattering of toasted almonds across the top adds crunch and a bit more staying power to keep you satisfied through the…

I didn’t get to prepare a full post this weekend because all last week I was down in South Texas for work in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey. Because I was busy I didn’t have time to get on Facebook and see all the posts complaining about politics or the state of our country, or…

Rich, creamy and easy to whip up, this homemade mayonnaise is a staple in my fridge.  If you’ve ever thought making your own mayonnaise was out of your league you’ll be surprised at how easy (and fun!) it is to make. One of my favorite memories of the State Fair when I was a kid…

A mixture of finely chopped beets, kohlrabi, cucumber and avocado are accompanied by a tangy mustard vinaigrette, crunchy shallots and robustly flavored fresh tarragon in this vegetarian twist on the classic steak tartare. I had an interesting dream just before I woke up the other morning.  I dreamed I saw a recipe for a vegetarian tartare…

Part bean and rice bowl and part (guiltless) mac and cheese make for a quick and healthful dinner when paired with last week’s vegan cheese sauce.I’d been meaning to make and photograph last week’s vegan cheese sauce for a while now.  As it always does when I’m making and photographing food, time got away from me and…

Rich and creamy, this vegan version of a melted cheese sauce trumps the real deal by containing better-for-you ingredients.  Drizzled over just about anything you like, this cheesy sauce is as delightful as it is good for you.   I am by no means a vegan, but I love this this “cheese” sauce because it satisfies…