Roasted Cauliflower Soup
Roasting cauliflower makes it both tender and nutty. My soup enhances that flavor with aromatic thyme and the tang of white wine.
Category Archives: Lunch
Gussied Up
This easy mac and cheese can be served either straight from the pan or from the oven; peas, prosciutto, and garlicky breadcrumbs give it a little flair.
A Mediocre Menu (and My Ultimate Comfort Food)
Noil's Noodles---a straight-up Americanized version of what was once a Thai noodle dish---may not be much to look at, but always hits the spot when I'm feeling low.
Unlikely Milestones
Zucchini is transformed by these crisp pancakes, served with a garlicky yogurt sauce.
So Much for Stand-By
Thrown together for a last-minute lunch, this pasta salad with tuna, asparagus, and feta cheese was deliciously balanced.
The Incredible Edible etc.: Migas
A Mexican take on scrambled eggs, with torn fried tortillas, cheddar cheese and a bit of salsa.
The Incredible Edible etc.: Turkish Eggs
My introduction to the savory applications of yogurt: Poached eggs over a creamy, garlicky sauce, all drizzled with brown butter infused with sage.
On Standby
A general formula for tuna salad, with dill and peas, or anything else you like.
Give Crepes a Chance
Crepes have never been my favorite. Perhaps it’s because they are too much like pancakes, which are not my first preference; perhaps it’s their skin-like flabbiness or the speed with which they cool; or perhaps…
Pan-Roasted Asparagus with Poached Eggs
This was my dinner tonight, and it was amazing. The other times I’ve made this dish, I just steamed the asparagus, which was tasty, but caramelizing them in butter just made the whole dish phenomenal.…
Lentil Salad
I made this for lunch yesterday, and it came out beautifully. My adaptations are reflected in the recipe; I only had frozen shallot, so I left it out of the vinaigrette, and we didn’t miss…
Potato Soup with Fried Almonds
This recipe has been on my list of soups to try for some time, and since Jeremy’s tummy has been bothering him, last night seemed like the right moment to try it out. We made…
Thanksgiving Dinner 2006 Recap
An outline of our Thanksgiving meal for 2006, complete from mushroom bisque for lunch to pumpkin chiffon pie for dessert.
Tuna and Bean Salad
An easy Italian spin on classic tuna salad, using white beans and a red wine vinaigrette in place of mayonnaise.
Long-Cooked Broccoli
Broccoli braised very slowly in olive oil, garlic and onion---this makes a delicious open-faced sandwich with scrambled eggs, but is an equally good topping or side anywhere you can think to put it.