Summer is in full swing and it has been busier than ever. Camp, social outings, BBQs, longer stretches of daylight – means quick healthy weeknight meals are needed. For the first time, we signed up for a CSA vegetable share and it has been a fun adventure in discovering a whole new variety of vegetables…
family meals
Vegan Cacio e Pepe
I love simple dishes like Cacio e Pepe – it’s such a beautifully uncomplicated dish full of umami and peppery flavor, it’s so satisfying! To me, its grown up, sophisticated mac + cheese – comforting with familiar flavors. But for us lactose-intolerant folk, we’re left to come up with other inventive ways to get a…
Raw and crunchy kale salad with pecorino dressing and toasted nuts
The new year is a good time to get out of a rut. And I’ve been in a Kale salad rut. How is your relationship to this leafy green??
Sushi at Home (with the kids)
One of our favorite ways of entertaining before having kids was to serve “make your own” sushi or temaki sushi (hand rolls). It’s simple to prepare and feels special to have fresh sushi presented beautifully at your own table. Our guests could fill the rolls with what they want and it’s much more affordable than dining out…