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Taylor’s Tomato Rice

Chef Taylor Chambers of Justine’s Brasserie created this savory tomato rice for a backyard date with his wife, Valerie. See how the couple created the most gorgeous summer by reading the full story here.

2 Incredible Veggie Recipes From True Food Kitchen

True Food Kitchen is undoubtedly one of the hottest lunch spots in Austin right now. Thanks to the light and airy space and the menu full of delicious items that you can’t believe are that healthy for you (they are), it seems that every other lunch meeting I schedule inevitably ends up there. Dr. Weil is the man behind the […]

Irish Soda Bread

Read the full story: Entertaining with Natasha Lawler *photography by Andrea Hubbell

How to Roast Veggies the Right Way (Video!)

Roasted vegetables are one of my very favorite things to make (and eat), and I’ve tried just about every possible cooking time and temperature before settling on this easy recipe that yields perfect veggies every time. Watch the video above to see my foolproof method, then keep reading for the recipe below. And if you’re looking […]

Savory Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

If sweet potatoes haven’t become a regular staple in your household, it’s time to make them one. There’s simply no vegetable like it: healthy and satisfying, crazy delicious, and as easy to prepare as a bowl of cereal. For the laziest meal, I throw a whole sweet potato into the oven, just as-is, and enjoy […]

Lemon Vinaigrette Cole Slaw

Click here to continue reading Catherine Stiles’ Bloody Mary Brunch! “Easy Cole Slaw that goes great with barbecue. A nice lemon flavor to cleanse the palette.” – Catherine Stiles

How to Cook Perfect Quinoa Every Time

I don’t know what I ate before quinoa became a permanent pantry staple of mine. It sounds cliche given how much quinoa has been dubbed a “trendy” food, but if you ask me, the grain is here to stay. I usually make a big batch at the beginning of the week (practically with my eyes […]

Smoke-Infused Beet Spread

Recipe from Huckle & Goose | Click here for the full story “This probably wins as our favorite way to eat beets. Smoke is definitely a flavor element here, so if you don’t have access to an outdoor grill, take the veggies to your friend’s next grill out and whip this up there. The natural […]

Marinated Eggplant & Tomato Crostini

Recipe from Huckle & Goose | click here for the full story “We are huge fans of roasting, and while most of us don’t want to turn on the oven in the summer, this recipe is so worth it. The best part is the longer it sits the better it gets, so you don’t have […]

Roasted Eggplant Dip with Whey + Herbs

Click here for the full “Taste of Persian Cuisine” story.   Kashkeh Bademjan is popular Persian appetizer that can be eaten warm or at room temperature with toasted pita wedges, flat bread, or over rice. Bademjan is the Persian word for eggplant, and kashk is a thick white dairy product made from cultured milk and whey. […]

Cucumber & Feta Salad

Click here to see our full Mediterranean Mezze Party! The all-star dish of the day: this refreshing cucumber and feta salad combines some of my favorite fresh ingredients, and a sprinkling of dill adds just the right bite. *photography by Kristen Kilpatrick

Roman Caprese

Click here to see the full “Garden-to-table Summer Feast” story. “We had this salad at a small restaurant in the Monti district of Rome. We ate there three times in one week and always ordered the same thing: Caprese salad, Eggplant Parmigiana and a litre of the house red. Every morning, the owner’s mother would […]