Saag Paneer with Chickpeas
Since getting pretty into cheesemaking, I’ve made a LOT of fresh paneer in the last few months. As a result of countless trials of making fresh paneer, finding simple and quick ways to use it for dinner became key. Saag Panner was an obvious choice, especially given the amount of swiss chard we have in […]
One Pot Parmesan Polenta with Eggs
This One Pot Parmesan Polenta with Eggs is great during the winter and spring months on a busy weeknight. Cooking the polenta in the oven gives it more body and makes this a mostly hands-off cooking process. While you could simply use this method to cook polenta on its own, my goal was to create […]
Easy Roasted Sweet Potato and Black Bean Tostadas
These Easy Roasted Sweet Potato and Black Bean Tostadas have quickly become a favorite for weeknight dinners over the last few months. It’s minimal in prep, delicious, and holds well for leftovers the next few days. Easy Roasted Sweet Potato and Black Bean Tostadas: Behind the Recipe As far as the sweet potatoes go, it’s […]
Easy and Healthy Shakshuka for Two
I’ve been a bit of a cooking rut for the past month or so- part of it is just due to time and stress. So I’ve been getting back into the swing of things with some recipes that are satisfying but don’t take a whole lot of time to make. If you find yourself in […]
One Pot Green Rice with Poached Eggs & Coconut
Note: I wrote this recipe “One Pot Green Rice with Poached Eggs & Coconut” as part of a bigger feature in Edible Boston’s Winter 2021 issue. The feature focused on vegetarian recipes that are straightforward, easy, and feature local winter produce. You can see the feature here on Edible Boston, as well as an edited […]
Cacio e Pepe Cabbage & Orzo Risotto
Note: I wrote this recipe “Cacio e Pepe Cabbage Orzo Risotto” as part of a bigger feature in Edible Boston’s Winter 2021 issue. The feature focused on vegetarian recipes that are straightforward, easy, and feature local winter produce. You can see the feature here on Edible Boston, as well as an edited version of the […]
Fried Cheese & Roasted Beet Salad
Note: I wrote this recipe “Fried Cheese & Roasted Beet Salad” as part of a bigger feature in Edible Boston’s Winter 2021 issue. The feature focused on vegetarian recipes that are straightforward, easy, and feature local winter produce. You can see the feature here on Edible Boston, as well as an edited version of the […]
Winter Linguine with Roasted Cauliflower, Squash, & Kale
It’s common to load up the veggies in summer pasta dishes, but why not in winter ones too? Too often we think that for a pasta dish to work in the winter it has to be loaded with cheese and cream. But you can still get warmth and comfort from a pasta dish that is […]
Late Summer Tomato & Eggplant Linguine
The bounty of tomatoes and eggplant has me almost overwhelmed- but in the best way. This Late Summer Tomato & Eggplant Linguine is one of the handful of recipes I’m squeezing in this season. Yes, it’s quite late in the summer (okay it’s technically fall now), but there’s still copious amounts of eggplant and tomatoes […]
Sheet Pan Gnocchi with Blistered Green Beans & Summer Squash
I tried this method of roasting gnocchi about a month ago and have been pretty (okay, REALLY) obsessed with it since. Especially when I had just moved and had pretty much nothing in my apartment kitchen but wanted to cook a meal. It’s about as simple as it gets. Minimal equipment and effort, maximum reward. […]
Black Bean Burgers with Caramelized Onions
Don’t like traditional burgers? I got you covered. Making your own bean burgers does take an extra step than buying them from the store. But unlike most store-bought versions, you can pronounce every ingredient and black beans are the bulk of what’s in here. Behind the Recipe: Black Bean Burgers with Caramelized Onions Okay- don’t […]
Black Bean Burgers with Smashed Avocado
As someone who doesn’t eat traditional burgers and is often looking for alternatives, a solid bean burger recipe felt like a necessity in my toolbox. BUT I’ll be honest- I’ve had some pretty bland black bean burgers so was I was a little skeptical. My goal: packed with flavor, but not overly complicated. After doing […]
Easy Basil Falafels with Green Goddess Dressing
This recipe is a riff off of my original green falafels recipe I made about a year ago- I still love falafels as a protein source for my lunches, although I wanted to find ways to make this easier and simpler. You do really need a food processor for this one, but if you have […]
Creamy Tortellini Tomato Vegetable Stew
This dinner hits the nail on the head on all fronts: It works for leftovers. It’s a one pot meal and simple to make (about an hour, but most of that is simmering time) It’s full of veggies. It’s a crowd pleaser- who doesn’t like a) tortellini and b) tomato? I tend to like my […]
Weeknight French Onion Soup
You’ll never get the restaurant version again once you see how simple and delish it is. The key to making this on a weeknight: Make the onion soup in advance over the weekend, then enjoy it over the next few days by reheating it using the broiler to toast the baguette and melt the cheese […]
Weeknight Red Lentil & Coconut Dal
The ultimate Meatless Monday meal: A one pot meal that comes together in about 30 minutes and can be enjoyed as leftovers the rest of the week. It strikes the perfect combination of simple, comforting, and flavorful. While there are some veggies- carrots, onions, and tomatoes- in this dal, I like to serve this with […]
Roasted Eggplant Parmesan
My goal: An eggplant parmesan that’s full of flavor and cheese, but just a bit lightened up. The key is roasting, rather than frying, the eggplant, before layering it. While you certainly can use store bought tomato sauce, I recommend taking the extra bit of time to do this simple tomato sauce- a slow and […]
Cheesy Ricotta Zucchini Involtini
You know those recipes where you don’t quite get it the first few times, but just KNOW it has potential? That’s this right here. Its presentation is deceiving- this really can be a weeknight meal. About two months ago a recipe involving zucchini “roll ups” piqued my interest- the presentation was beautiful and I loved […]
30 Minute Penne Alla Vodka
Okay, okay I know… I didn’t even use penne in this picture for a “Penne all Vodka” recipe. But there’s a reason: you really don’t have to use penne pasta. Many shapes will do! (Okay or maybe I thought I already had a picture when I made this, so when I made it with penne… […]
Mushroom Bulgogi Bowl
This is a great vegetarian meal for both vegetarians and flexitarians- although you do have to be a mushroom fan! Mushrooms and a strong marinade bring out earthy umami flavors, while a jammy egg adds some substance (p.s. make a few extra eggs to have the next day- you won’t regret it). Fresh cucumbers, carrots, […]
Mushroom Quesadillas
Recently I’ve been focusing on designing recipes for weeknight meals- ones that are a bit more simple and easy, but still have some twist, ingredient, or step that makes it different. Here: a take on a classic quesadilla, but with the addition of marinated mushrooms that are PACKED with umami flavor. Yes, giving them this […]
Flexible Weeknight Vegetable Red Curry
One of my favorites for several years, this Flexible Weeknight Vegetable Red Curry is as quick as it is customizable. I’ve made this with shrimp, chicken, and tofu- shrimp is the quickest though! Add in whatever veggies are in season or sound good to you! This is a much longer post that I normally write, […]