Food

A great meal nourishes the body and spirit. Here you’ll find delicious recipes for healthy breakfasts, craveable salads, simple weeknight dinners, and crowd-pleasing desserts that celebrate fresh, seasonal ingredients.

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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 […]

Mango & Cucumber Noodle Salad

Have I mentioned that I finally have a spiralizer in my life? I don’t know why I waited so long (especially since I’ve been pinning zucchini noodle “pastas”  for months now) but ever since I added this model to my kitchen gadget collection, I’ve been making noodles out of, well, just about anything that can become a […]

Pomegranate & Pistachio Meatballs

Click here for the full “Taste of Persian Cuisine” story. The Pomegranate + Pistachio Meatballs came together as a hybrid of recipes I got from my mom, from various cookbooks and blogs, and from my own experimentation. They’re made with lamb and beef, fresh herbs, spices, and two of Iran’s most beloved exports: pistachios and […]

A Taste of Persian Cuisine

What do my mom’s salmon chraimeh, Camille’s mom’s almond bread and Morgan’s mom’s chicken parm all have in common? Besides for the fact that they’re delicious beyond belief, each one is the kind of dish that can only be learned firsthand. In their cases, a written recipe in a book doesn’t compare to standing beside the cook herself and hearing […]

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. […]

Guacamole-in-a-Bag: The After-School Snack That You’ll Love Too

In case you’ve been living under a rock, school is officially in session! And whether you have kids or not, ’tis the season for simple healthy snacks that will give you (and your dependents) the energy to go from work or school to whatever activities the evening may hold. We loved partnering with Patricia’s Table […]

Chickpea Socca with Cherry Tomato, Soft-Boiled Egg, & Mesclun Greens

Socca has been a staple in my house for years because it is the most delicious (and nutritious) meal ever! Whether it’s for breakfast, lunch or dinner, socca is perfect anytime of day. For mornings, it’s an amazing savory idea – similar to a frittata and just as satisfying. Plus, it’s the easiest and quickest […]

Cucumber Salad with Sesame Vinaigrette & Chile Oil

It’s possible that I needed an outlet for my frustration (the lazy days of summer are over, after all!), but when I read about the trend of smashing cucumbers, I couldn’t wait to pull out my kitchen mallet and make a delicious mess. Bashing cucumbers turns out to be a great trick – creating craggy surfaces for […]

Lapsang Suchong Iced Tea

Click here to see the full “Entertaining with Isabel Gillies” story! *photography by Buff Strickland