Until recently, I’d never had baba ganoush.. in my life. I’d always assumed it to be soft and squishy, bitter or watery (like poorly prepared eggplant!)–analogous to its violet mother nightshade. But a few months ago, a small plate, with a sparkling thread of olive oil draped over the ridges, was placed before me, and…
Side Dishes
Roasted Herbed Potato Salad (Paleo, Whole30, Vegan)
This herb roasted potato salad is absolutely delicious: crispy roasted potatoes, heady dried herbs, and a rich and creamy sauce with fresh herbs and minced red onions. Packed full of flavor, this herb roasted potato salad is destined to become a favorite, both with the family and with your guests! This herb roasted potato salad…
Shallot Dijon Apple Cider Vinaigrette
When I was a senior in college, I moved to Paris to work on my French. Or, well, if by work on my French you mean.. drop out of la Sorbonne, get a couple jobs as an au pair, juggle 3 incredibly stereotypical French men (for the stories only, I swear), and waste 25€ on…
Homemade Ranch Dressing
Growing up, I didn’t much like going over to other kids’ houses for dinner. The broccoli was always overcooked to a green mush inspired by the Exorcist, and the ranch came from a plastic bottle. A plastic bottle, you guys. The kind you can stock up on in the event of apocalypse and eat on…
Rosemary Cranberry Sauce with Orange
How many cranberry sauces do you have on the table during your Thanksgiving dinner? Every year, we end up with a can-shaped blob of the processed stuff and, my favorite, the fresh, whole berry sauce. I’ve heard some families stock three varieties or more! Who would believe that cranberry sauce divides people more quickly than turkeys,…
Italian Spinach with a Poached Egg
If you’re like me at all, planning the main dish of our meals isn’t the hard part–it’s the side dishes that complicate things. All week, I watch for delicious recipes on Pinterest, scan our repertoire of favorite recipes, and pay attention to my cravings to help plan for our upcoming weekly meal plan. But when…
