Homemade Pappardelle
It’s time for another pasta session! Pappardelle is one of the pasta shapes I prepare most often. The easy-to-make wide ribbons sweep up sauces beautifully. Flecks of flavor, like zests and grated cheese, love to cling to the expansive surface area. A bowl of homemade pappardelle is a real treat. Let’s talk though the process […]
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25 Vegetarian Thanksgiving Recipes
I often get asked for vegetarian Thanksgiving recipe ideas, so I thought I’d update my list of favorites from the archives. I hope those of you preparing and celebrating have a wonderful Thanksgiving dinner with friends and loved ones. And, if you’re looking for more inspiration, here’s a dedicated selection of vegan Thanksgiving recipes (and […]
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Baked Cabbage Sliders
These baked cabbage sliders cram all manner of good stuff into a crispy edged patty. Quinoa, eggs, cottage cheese, and a good amount of chopped cabbage all represent. I use one of my signature veggie burger moves here – anyone who has Super Natural Cooking (2007) might remember it. Instead of putting the sliders on […]
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Oat Recipes: 25+ Favorite Ways to Cook with Oats
We always had a carton or bag of oats in our pantry growing up and it never went to waste. Oats can contribute to good eating throughout the day – beyond a bowl of oatmeal for breakfast – and that’s what I’m excited to highlight on this page. This is a collection of my favorite […]
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Green Bean Salad with Peaches
If you’re looking for the perfect side situation for all your summer meals, this green bean salad with peaches could be it. Plenty of caramelized onions, peach chunks, and toasted nuts make this salad seem a bit decadent. And then the heat of a serrano chile pepper along with a drizzle of strong oregano-garlic oil […]
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Bean and Lentil Soup with Kale
For the many of you in the midst of a summer heat wave, I realize posting a big, wintry soup right now might seem a little unhinged. I cooked it this week out of necessity. I tend to keep our freezer full of frozen homemade soups, sauces, dumplings, and anything else that can come together […]
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Iced Sesame Noodles
These iced sesame noodles have become my summertime bestie. Is it hot out? If so, there’s a good chance this is going to be on the table. I’m here to share the details before we run out of summer. Imagine a rotating cast of long, slurp-able noodles (soba, pici, somen, spaghetti, etc.) tangling with a […]
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Cherry Tomato Tart with Burnt Scallion Ricotta
This cherry tomato tart is the sort of thing I make when the refrigerator is full of summer odds and ends – a container of ricotta, an egg, some scallions and chives, and a bit of chili crisp. I briefly considered doing a thick swipe of mustard instead of the chili crisp, but a bit […]
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Pan-Fried Tempeh Ponzu Balls
These golden-crusted tempeh balls are a variation on the ones I included in my last book. They’re nutritionally packed with beans, grated tempeh and shredded veggies, brightened with a splash of ponzu. You can enjoy them on their own, or as part of a larger meal. I had them here as part of a bento-style […]
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High Summer Lunch Salad
Multiple times a year I look around and declare that this is my favorite time of year to cook. I love it in the winter when citrus season peaks. I love it when fava beans are the brightest green with the silkiest, creamiest texture (before they go too starchy). And I love it when the […]
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