i risotto puns easily! Plenty More is one of the seven (yes, seven!) beloved Ottolenghi cookbooks that grace my kitchen. This one is vegetable-centric with a lot of fantastic recipes. I was reading it recently for inspiration and realized I had everything to make this dish, in particular, some homemade stock languishing in my fridge.Continue reading “brussels sprouts risotto”
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squash mac and cheese
cheesy puns mac me so happy! I recently had a disastrous experience at a local SF barbecue spot, that shall not be named for the sake of their reputation. I was craving mac and cheese, but when I received my order, the mac and cheese were cold, the cheese had split, and the flavor wasContinue reading “squash mac and cheese”
chicken and sausage gumbo filé
New Orleans cuisine has always been my favorite, however I only eat gumbo on oc-cajun One of my favorite family traditions is going to the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival (aka Jazz Fest), which celebrates the indigenous melting pot of music and culture from the region. The annual Jazz Fest incorporates all types ofContinue reading “chicken and sausage gumbo filé”
one-pan plums and sausage
this recipe is plum perfect! I love the concept of one-pan dinners. One of my favorite dinners is more of a guideline than a recipe. Coat some vegetables with olive oil and spices, throw on a large baking sheet, and top with a protein. A couple weeks ago, my brother hosted me for dinner andContinue reading “one-pan plums and sausage”
chicken musakhan
My love of all things Ottolenghi knows no bounds, so I was thrilled when my brother gifted me with Falastin: A Cookbook by Sami Tamimi and Tara Wigley. Alongside Yotam Ottolenghi, Sami Tamimi is the co-author of two bestselling cookbooks, Ottolenghi: The Cookbook and Jerusalem: A Cookbook. Both books are well loved and used inContinue reading “chicken musakhan”
skillet tomato chicken
Why was the tomato on a motorbike? He was trying to ketchup with his friends ‘Tis the season for tomatoes, and I am eating heirloom tomato salads and BLTs on repeat. Summer will be over before you know it, so take advantage of the produce now! The origin of this simple, 45-minute, and 1-skillet recipeContinue reading “skillet tomato chicken”
beet and goat cheese salad with preserved lemon vinaigrette
You are what you beet! Beet and goat cheese salad is a classic, but it can be very basic. This one made with a preserved lemon vinaigrette turns it up a few notches so you’ll be dancing in the kitchen like Janet Jackson in Rhythm Nation. Preserved lemons are found in many Morroccon dishes like tagine,Continue reading “beet and goat cheese salad with preserved lemon vinaigrette”
broccoli slaw
Where did the broccoli go to have a few drinks? The salad bar! Thank you Deb from Smitten Kitchen for this recipe! Deb is an incredible writer, recipe creator, and a huge inspiration for this blog. I received a signed copy of The Smitten Kichen Cookbook many years ago and it’s one my go-to’s, asContinue reading “broccoli slaw”
lamb stew with harissa and acorn squash
these puns are harissa-ment I’m getting sick of cooking every single meal – and I’m sure you are too! So, here is a dish that can be served multiple times (and it gets better as it sits, win win situation). Stew may not seem summery, but San Francisco summers are a fickle beast. During theContinue reading “lamb stew with harissa and acorn squash”
the spicy latke 