We all know that summer and corn go hand in hand, but throw in pickled onions, feta, and avocado and you’ve got the perfect partnership of salty cheese, creamy avocado, and sweet slightly charred corn. This salad was inspired by Esquites, Mexican corn on the cob that is slathered with a creamy sauce, Cotija cheese, lime juice, and chili powder. For this recipe, the kernels are charred in a cast iron pan, tossed together with a zippy creamy sauce, and finished with feta cheese, avocado, pickled onions, and, for crunch, toasted pumpkin seeds. This corn salad is easy to throw together, can be made ahead of time, and I guarantee, will be enjoyed by all.
Read morecaramelized onion and kale pasta with marinated goat cheese and anchovy breadcrumbs
Do you like to celebrate Valentine’s Day? Even before I had small children dictating my life, I always preferred a low key at home celebration. A nice bottle of wine, a splurge-y item such as caviar, some good pasta, and a really amazing cookie or fancy chocolate bar is all I need to make the evening feel special. Since most of us will be home anyway, consider this simple and delicious pasta for your celebratory dinner. Whether your meal is between you and your best friend on zoom, significant other, or a delicious meal for one, treat yourself to something that makes you feel good this Valentine's Day, we all could use a little extra love right now.
Read moresuper bowl eats - white bean chili with the works
It is chili season! Whether you are looking for an easy option to enjoy during the super bowl or a quick weeknight main, this white bean chili comes together in under an hour. The recipe is for a standard vegetarian version but, if you lean more toward a turkey or chicken chili, ground meat would fit in well. The spice level is also adaptable, depending on who is in your eating audience. To play it safe, you can always kick up the hotness via your garnishes - which is my favorite part of chili and a great way to engage tiny and normal size diners.
Read morebutternut squash bowl with garlic yogurt sauce
It is full on squash season. If you love squash as much as I do, that means you are likely buying them by the armload at your greenmarket or grocery store. I am a sucker for simply roasted squash tossed into a salad or blitzed into a soup. If the #bowllife is more your thing, then this veg-filled crunch fest is the perfect way to enjoy your nutrient-rich fall bounty.
Read morecinco celebration! chipotle rubbed cauliflower tacos, green rice, and smokey beans
If you are like me, you love any excuse to eat tacos. They are the perfect vehicle for combining your favorite protein, something crunchy, some avocado, and, of course, salsa. If you don't eat meat, no need to miss out on the taco party. I've got a recipe for spicy and flavorful cauliflower tacos that will fit in perfectly with your Cinco de Mayo festivities or any taco Tuesday.
Read morewinter soup series: tomato, kale, and white bean stew
I recently dined at King, a restaurant in NYC. The meal was delicious and warming. The dishes were uncomplicated - just the type of food I want to enjoy when I eat out. One hearty dish which really stood out was the ribollita, which is a Tuscan bean and tomato bread stew. It was dense and crispy and belly warming. I wanted to create something similar at home, minus the bread. Yes, I am aware that it is hard to omit the bread in a bread stew. Yet, with the inspiration intact, my bread stew morphed into a hearty tomato and bean soup, heavy on the kale, with the addition of potato to add some density and texture. Just what my belly asked for in the dark days of winter.
Read moreflatbread with cumin roasted carrots, turmeric herbed yogurt, and arugula
It’s January and yes, I am all about “eating your greens.” However, sometimes a salad can get a little bit repetitious. Enter the flatbread -a great vehicle for cumin roasted carrots, lightly dressed greens, and a luxurious spreading of turmeric yogurt. You can get ambitious and make your own flatbread or find a brand that makes a whole grain or gluten-free variety if you’re avoiding gluten. The toppings here are also adaptable. Feeling squashy? Roast up some butternut squash in place of carrots. Not an arugula fan? No worries-swap in baby kale or spinach. The choice is yours!
Read morebrussels sprout + "bacon" salad with smoked paprika almonds
We all could use something a little crunchy at the Thanksgiving table. In the midsts of stuffings and mashes and sauces, how about a light and refreshing salad featuring the vegetable that everyone used to hate.
Read moresomething healthy and a little sweet for the new year
When the Radish first asked me to work on a recipe for Rosh Hashanah, I was stumped. As a Hebrew school drop-out, I remember the meanings behind most holidays but, for my family and me, high holidays have come to mean a time for us to gather together, celebrate our heritage, and carry on family traditions that, let's face it, usually revolve around eating.
Read morecrunchy radish clean-up: day two
Welcome to day two. Today's menu features a little repetition and a vegetable-filled frittata. Repetition and limiting choices make integrating healthy eating habits more feasible. Yes, eating leftovers can be a little boring, but in terms of practicality, cost-effectiveness, and time management, nothing can beat meal prep.
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