Breakfast has always been a difficult meal for me. I’m not a fan of a lot of the traditional American breakfast foods that are based largely on starch and sweets, and I spent a number of years skipping breakfast altogether. While I don’t believe that breakfast is “the most important meal of the day” (and […]
Lamb Stew over Charred Eggplant Puree
This is a riff on Sultan’s Delight, a traditional Turkish dish of braised lamb over a roasted eggplant mash. Like all “traditional” dishes, there are countless variations on the theme, and you have a lot of flexibility in how you season the dish. I eliminated the typical addition of flour to thicken the eggplant, and […]
Loaded Sweet Potato Bisque
Potato soup is something that I always find appealing in concept, but in general I am never that excited about the actual product. Most of it seems bland and a little gluey. I’m sure there are some excellent versions out there that I have yet to try, but right now I am excited about this […]
Shaved Brussels Sprouts and Grapefruit Salad
If your only experience with Brussels sprouts is with the overcooked and mushy version, you really should try them in this raw salad. The slight bitterness of the sprouts is offset by the sweet citrus, and the texture is wonderful. The key is to slice them pretty thin (thus the “shaved” part of the title–I […]
Vanilla Bean Truffles
My new nickname is “The Truffle Queen,” and I think there are worse things to be known for. Why so many truffles? Well, they are really easy to adapt to all sorts of dietary restrictions. They are rich and they convey a sense of special occasion. They don’t have to be super-sweet to be amazing. […]
Pannukakku (grain free)
My graduate school years in the U.P. included an introduction to a lot of new-to-me foods, most of them of Finnish origin. Pannukakku was one of my favorite Keewenaw breakfasts–warm, puffy, and custard-like, this baked pancake is a perfect way to start your day during the cold days of winter. Traditional recipes call for a […]
Paleo “Chunky Monkey”
Sesame Eggplant with Sriracha-Honey Drizzle
Mascarpone-filled Strawberries
Shrimp and Coconut Fritters
Cashew Vegetable Korma
