stuffed mushrooms – with pesto, farmer’s cheese and broccoli
stuffed mushrooms are such a simple thing, yet strangely enough i don’t think i have ever made them myself. i have enjoyed other people’s versions, with spinach and garlic, brown rice or bread crumbs, stuffed with goat cheese, cheddar or gruyere. there are so many ways they can be served it’s hard to go wrong! i scored a glut of mushrooms from the armenian market down the street today, i think because they will be closed tomorrow... Read More
sweet baked broccoli
when i posted about baked broccoli here before, i guaranteed that baking is the best way to cook broccoli. it yields soft, tender stems and crunchy, flavorful florets. and they are easy to toss in some olive oil and a few seasonings before roasting for less than a half an hour. even better than the curry powder i flavored it with before, is a little agave, spices and sesame seeds. this sweet and savory broccoli recipe has quickly become a favorite... Read More
fresh coconut curry – and how to make homemade coconut milk
i have been working at juice bars for over 2 years now where we make fresh coconut milk daily. its a tasty treat that isn’t too hard to whip up, just takes the confidence to swing around knives large enough to crack open the young thai coconut’s shell. at one place i worked they required us to wear a chain mail glove on one hand to prevent the loss of any digits – a small price to pay for the light, sweet, creamy taste of freshly... Read More
curry baked broccoli and cauliflower
when i find a dish that works its way into my routine – popping up on my dinner plate at least once or twice a week – i feel obligated to share it here. partly because it’s a recipe i’ve tested mutliple times and know works, but also because it is usually pretty simple and always satisfying. while i had previously been pretty bored by broccoli and cauliflower, expecting only to toss them in a puréed soup or stir fry, i... Read More
spaghetti squash with broccoli and leek
sometimes you want a nice pasta dish without having that heavy, starchy fullness it can leave you with. that’s where spaghetti squash comes in. it takes a little longer to cook than regular pasta, but it tastes and feels a lot lighter, can be prepared any way pasta is, and is a gluten-free, low-carb, low-calorie alternative. i got this particular squash at the organic vegetable stand i work at, so i saw fit to toss in other veggies from... Read More