As we’ve continued to hunker down at home, our bean intake has increased. It’s not that we weren’t eating them before, it’s just I’m cooking many more meals than I had been. So, all this bean-ness is spilling over to the website. That said, the beans in this asparagus pasta are secondary to everything else….
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How to Cook Dried Beans
When it comes to dried beans, many questions abound. Do I need to soak them? Won’t salt harden beans during cooking? Are beans toxic? And if you do a simple search on the internet, there’s a lot of differing opinions that would lead you down any one path. And so, I’ve written up how I…
Red Cabbage Tofu Potstickers
A note about culture/this recipe: I’m sharing this recipe for the filling. I did not grow up with potstickers but have a deep appreciation for the cultural history/process of making them. If you’re interested in learning more about Chinese cuisine, I highly recommend following Lisa Lin. When I slow down, I find I cook more…
Tofu Bok Choy Soup with Noodles
Keeping records of anything online for an extended time can be a very humbling experience. Essentially, all your growth in a particular area is out there, and unfortunately, on the internet, it should stay out there, or else the internet overseers get grumpy. What does all of this have to do with a recipe for…
Turkish Eggs with Harissa Butter and Avocado Relish
This post is sponsored by Pete and Gerry’s Organic Eggs. More often than not, I think about how lucky we are to know and have the influence of global cooking. There are endless flavor possibilities, ideas, and fun to be had. I preface with this because these Turkish Eggs are not traditional (but calling this…
Carrot Cavatelli with Dill and Ricotta
A pasta that just screams spring, this recipe is made from white wheat flour and carrot juice then paired with an easy topping of garlic butter, ricotta, and dill. Whether you try your hand at making your own pasta or use store-bought, it’s a delicious recipe for the warmer weather. The Pasta On a whim,…
Carrot White Bean Soup with Herbs
When it comes to broth-based soups, I have three parts I focus on to make it great. There’s the flavor base, the core ingredients, and finally, the final add-ins. This white bean soup has all my favorite parts. Onions and garlic form the base, the carrots and white beans bring the bulk, and herbs, miso,…
Miso Butter Brothy Beans with Scallions
There’s never a week that goes by that I don’t have a couple of different kinds of cooked beans stashed in my refrigerator. I mostly use them in dishes with many other flavors, but occasionally I like a bowl of comforting beans. These brothy beans doctor up the original bean broth for a cozy meal….
Berbere Butter Braised Carrots with Polenta
This post is in partnership with California Grown. During these times, I’m relying on vegetables that store well and cook easily. These braised carrots are extremely flexible in terms of assembly. Swap out the polenta, change up the spices, even make it vegan! California Grown Carrots It’s no secret that I really love carrots. I…
Baked Cabbage and White Beans
I, too, am lured by the wonders of tasty looking recipes on the internet. Different ideas or fun combinations get stuck in my brain. Usually, in the form of recipes that make me want to try something new. One of the more recent? This caramelized cabbage. Most likely because I like roasted and grilled cabbage,…
Bean and Cabbage Tacos with Pickled Onions
Hi. Things are going to be a little different around here for the foreseeable future. I don’t really plan content too far ahead and I get a lot of inspiration from what I have on hand. That being said, the recipes are going to be really pantry heavy and probably pretty simple (since I have…
Crispy Scallion Asparagus Pizza
This post is in partnership with California Grown. I’m finding myself wanting to spend nearly every minute outside as the weather gets warmer. This feeling also includes cooking and in the case of this recipe, using the pizza oven. I love asparagus for the ease in this recipe and the chili oil takes the whole…
Bitter Greens Salad with Miso-Citrus Vinaigrette
Everyone should have a low-stress salad in their back pocket. There are many ways you can go with a salad like this, but this version has become a favorite. I’ve served it at pop-up dinners and also meals with friends. What works with it is the combination of something bitter (the greens), something sweet (the…
Harissa Sweet Potato Ricotta Toast
This post is in partnership with California Grown. I’m slow to transition out of winter produce, especially with sweet potatoes. I love sweet potatoes (which is probably obvious). This toast is a delightful savory breakfast that’s easily adaptable for a different time of year. California Sweet Potatoes February is always an interesting time in California….