Tag Archives: vegetarian
Cauliflower Puree
While I was making cauliflower puree yesterday I recalled one of the more ridiculous things I’ve ever cooked, a cauliflower sandwich from Nancy Silverton’s sandwich book.* The sandwich filling consisted of cauliflower that had been simmered in cream, pureed, and … Continue reading
Oven-Baked Sweet Potato Fries for Two
It’s been a long and tiring summer, encompassing a major illness, lots of applications, and transatlantic travel. One month I spent nights in 11 different cities in four different countries. A look back at the diary where I’ve recorded every … Continue reading
Granola
During the winter I was busy rehearsing for a play. Sometimes I had rehearsals four nights a week and in between I was studying the script, memorizing blocking, and scouring thrift shops for bits of my costume. The play ran … Continue reading
Scaccia
Right before this gem began circulating Evan and I had embarked upon a Nicolas Cage binge. It started with ConAir and progressed through Red Rock West and Lord of War before culminating with Face/Off. Though I won’t presume causality this period … Continue reading
Gnocchi
“Gnocchi!” my mom exclaimed, setting aside her menu. Since I had no idea what she was talking about (and wasn’t sure I could pronounce it either), I settled safely on minestrone. Luckily, she shared. That was twenty years ago now, … Continue reading
Dried Fig and Hazelnut Loaf
Everywhere people are rhapsodizing about and planning for and eagerly awaiting Spring. Not me. You can keep your purple wildflowers and blossom rain. I haven’t gone skiing yet and I’ve only snowshoed once. I’m still craving fondue and vin chaud … Continue reading
Bean and Greens Risotto
I set my Kindle on the nightstand, switched off the light, settled my face into my wrinkle-preventing satin pillowcase and closed my eyes. Then Evan leaned over and whispered in my ear, “Did you know the earth wobbles on its … Continue reading
Indian-style Green Lentils
A schoolyard conversation: “When you’re sick,” I said haughtily, “you’re supposed to eat bland foods, like bananas or buttered toast or applesauce.” “No,” my friend said certainly, “When you’re sick you’re supposed to eat spicy lentils and rice!” So I … Continue reading
Tagliatelle with Shredded Beets, Sour Cream, and Parsley
Generally I try to be honest, so I will not tell you that this is the best pasta dish I have ever eaten. Really it is not even in the top ten. But if you were to ask me, ‘Kristen, … Continue reading
French-style Vegetable Soup
It’s hard to wax poetic about vegetable soup, which is more often than not the byproduct of a good refrigerator cleaning. And sure, there’s nothing wrong with a soup made from a couple cubes of bouillion, the celery going limp … Continue reading
