y'all this grain salad was goooood! so much texture and so filling. kamut is an ~ancient grain~ apparently, but i saw it at central market and thought it looked pretty so i bought it. i was looking in the vegetarian flavor bible for good pairings to go with it, and kale was suggested - and … Continue reading kamut salad with kale and leeks
i'm not an expert on buying lettuce, but i feel like it is similar to buying art -- buy what moves you. pre-cut and pre-washed lettuce is certainly a time-saver to have on hand, but in order to really expand your tastebuds, you're going to want to have the freedom to buy whole heads of … Continue reading buying lettuce
i often forget what a simple, sustainable delight it is to caramelize onions. i've recently turned to red onions for caramelizing as opposed to yellow or white, because that's amy chaplin's go-to move! and i'm assuming it is because red onions have a higher amount of antioxidant compounds than yellow or white onions. and they're … Continue reading caramelizing onions
happy friday, party people! i can't believe it's that time again. time simply slips right through my fingers lately. on thursday i lived a life of leftovers, and i am feeling pretty good about having had everything prepped and easy to access. i don't know why, but i sort of switched the order of breakfast … Continue reading cashews are magic / burrito friday
Hi, everyone! I recently read (and cooked) a recipe that used lots of chicken thighs to make chicken stock. I then discarded the chicken. Even the recipe creator said, I haven't found a good use for this chicken. The issue is that when you boil the chicken, the meat loses all of its flavor (that's … Continue reading How to use leftover meat from stock
This is probably the most basic recipe -- to the point that I feel sheepish even calling it a recipe. It's more of a life hack that has fed me many times when I thought I could not go on (without some food). If I don't have any fresh produce or I am in dire … Continue reading Refried Bean Quesadillas
cooking with leeks 