Simple spring ingredients brought together for a delicious pasta dish.
Asparagus
Shaved Asparagus Pizza with Gorgonzola
When it comes to pizza toppings, I tend to be a bit adversed to cooking the toppings before having to cook the pizza- I only do it if the topping is really better cooked. With this asparagus pizza, by shaving the asparagus, it cooks perfectly with the pizza. Also, if you’ve never shaved asparagus before-…
Spring Asparagus Flatbread
I have to partially walk back a thing I said a month or so ago when I was talking about preparing for time after baby M is born, specifically freezer meals. I made mention that I hate freezer meals and rarely (read never), keep any full meals in the freezer. My addendum: pizza dough. At…
Pea Shoot and Asparagus Crostini with Hummus
If you know me, you know that 80% of the time I don’t wear make-up or do my hair. I grew up a complete tomboy and followed my dad around everywhere. I played hockey, learned about tools, and could probably still remember how to change brake pads if I tried hard enough. This way of…
Spring Sorghum Salad with Radish and Roasted Asparagus
I’ve started a new Saturday morning routine that involves coffee, pastries, and the farmers’ market. While Sacramento has a handful of farmers’ markets, the one of Saturday morning has morphed into a family-friendly market that showcases local produce, artist, and a couple food vendors (including a waffle vendor that looks absolutely amazing). I pop down there,…
Asparagus Omelette with Barley
As I walked off the plane after landing in California, I took a deep breathe. I love Illinois but with the snow and the cold, it was nice to be back in California where spring is in full swing. The trees are budding, the almond orchards flowering, and windows open during the day (sorry everyone who…
Quinoa Egg Salad with Grilled Asparagus
I have, for a few months now, be plotting out what’s next for this site. With more ways to obtain recipes than I can count, it’s coming time to rethink what I share and how I share it on this site. This is based also on the feedback and comments I receive from you. There’s…
Grilled Asparagus Orzo Pasta
One of the things I miss about the midwest is the slow transition into spring. I know I’ve been showing (flaunting) all the wonderful weather in California but coming home to Illinois for a few days made me realize how much I appreciate the renewal season a bit more when it comes on the heals…
Pesto Millet, Asparagus, and Soft Boiled Eggs
Grilled Asparagus and Chili-Orange Quinoa Spring Rolls
I wrote a quick post on the Wooden Spoons Blog about perfection and with an example from this recipe. No, this recipe and photos are not perfect, far from. I feel that occasionally I fall into this rational where I begin to sink into a, “if only I had this” mentality. If only I had…
Asparagus and Eggs
Of all the recipes I share, I love the ones that aren’t actually recipes. In fact, I love the meals that come together quickly, focus less on the exact measurement and more about what you have on hand. Moreover, since these meals can be so simple, it sometimes feels silly for me to write them…
Roasted Asparagus, Green Onion, and Blue Cheese Frittata
I apologize if tangy cheese isn’t your thing. Honestly, it wasn’t mine for a long time. If someone would have told my younger self that I would eventually fall in love with pungent, flavorful cheese, I would have laughed at them and continue to eat my cheddar. There is a place for all cheeses but…
Shaved Asparagus and Noodles with Tahini Sauce
I feel like there are no words today. I used them all yesterday. So, I give you something that’s so easy, it doesn’t need many words. I’ve been sitting on this recipe for awhile, waiting for the right time to share. I keep seeing tahini recipes on my favorite blogs (like Kathryne’s Raw Kale Salad…
Chickpea Cakes with Shaved Asparagus and Yogurt
Ever since making these sweet potato cakes, I’ve been thinking about recreating something similar, without seasonal produce. A recipe that could serve as a base year-round. I love these chickpea cakes because it’s like eating hummus, only in a delicious, some-what crispy, cake form. These cakes are easy to throw together and work really well…