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Spaghetti squash has been a normal part of our fall and winter dinner rotation for years. While I do also eat pasta and carbs, I love vegetables too, and I’m always happy to get extra veggies into our meals. We have roasted spaghetti squash with tomato sauce and mozzarella many times over the years, but
Hello! January is here. It’s the time of year that I should be posting soups and braises, but instead I’m sharing a salad recipe. I promise it is not a wimpy salad. This is a hearty, protein-packed dish, loaded with plenty of flavor. There is contrasting texture from the lentils and the crunchy celery. The
This recipe was sort of a gift for this year from my grandmother, even though she passed away in 2017. I hand-copied several of her cookie recipes when I was in high school, selecting mostly the recipes I was familiar with. I didn’t recognize this one from her annual Christmas cookie lineup, but she told
It’s officially grilling season, friends! We may not be able to have all of the get-togethers and potlucks yet, but we can still eat well. This pasta salad is the first of a three summery side dishes I have in the works for the near future. I love pasta salads. I appreciate that there are
There are so many variations of picadillo. This is the way that was made for me by my Mexican co-workers, particularly Rico, Edgar, and Gabe, back when I was a cook. It is ground beef with chunks of diced potato, a little tomato, and chilies, simmered until tender. I generally say carnitas is my favorite
Dried beans are a part of my family’s normal stocked pantry. I keep some canned beans on hand for short-cuts, but I prefer the process of cooking beans from the dried state myself when I have time. Beans in a can are usually just water and salt. Homemade beans can have whatever your heart desires.
Chicken and rice casserole was one of my favorite childhood dinners. This is sort of a grown-up spin, but still very much kid-friendly. Phillie loves it! This dish comes together easily, and is loaded with the beautiful tang of lemon, plenty of garlic, and the unique flavor of saffron. I am a big fan of
It’s Dungeness crab season here in Oregon. I’m a little biased from being raised in the Pacific Northwest, but Dungeness is my favorite crab. In fact, I even prefer it over lobster. There’s a sweetness to it that just cannot be beat. Now is the perfect time to make this ceviche. It’s not true ceviche,
This is such a simple meal that satisfies me on so many levels. First of all, I have not met roasted cauliflower I did not like. Secondly, it is spicy from a generous amount of Aleppo Pepper flakes and a little cayenne. Finally, it’s served on a bed of creamy yogurt with preserved lemon, adding
For a time in my childhood instant ramen was my favorite food. I would gladly eat it for breakfast if my mom would let me. It wasn’t until well into adulthood that I experienced pho, and from-scratch ramen here in Portland. They are truly magical. Soups have always held a special place in my heart,
