Recipes

Some salads only need the slightest boost to go from ordinary to extraordinary. That’s the case with this Delicata Squash & Arugula Salad. A little brushing of Apple Cider Vinaigrette enhances the natural sweetness of this fall and winter vegetable. Delicata squash is a particular favorite because unlike butternut squash, it doesn’t requiring peeling the skin before cooking, or eating. I love to make use of the whole thing, so give the seeds a roast alongside the squash slices. They’re a perfect, crunchy contrast in this salad.

Serves Prep Time Cook Time  Total Time 4 20 20 20   Why wait until Thanksgiving in a few weeks to enjoy sweet potatoes? Pick up some at the farmers’ market or grocery store, and roast a batch to add to salads throughout the week (we use this method). This is one way we love using them. Natural sweetness from the potatoes, some crunch from the pecans and onions, and spinach come together for a perfect bite.   4 cups Baby spinach, rinsed & dried 1 Sweet potato, roasted using this method & cut into any shape you like! 1/2 Red onion...

I’m one of those people that loves rosemary and thinks there are places it just belongs: potatoes, bread, Ina Garten’s toasted cashew recipe. It brings a smell before it brings a taste, becoming a double sensory delight. Having made the Barefoot Contessa recipe for cashews numerous times, I decided to apply the same principle to roasting chickpeas. They replace croutons in my salads most days, and are easy as can be to make in a variety of different flavors. They’re also great for snacking on as-is. I thought roasting chickpeas was one of the simplest most delightful things you could...

It feels almost silly to share this recipe for Crispy Baked Kale Chips considering how many recipes already exist online. Really, I’m writing about them today to remind everyone how easy they are to make at home compared to buying them (and a lot less expensive, too). They’re the perfect snack to pack in school lunches. Some recipes direct you to blast the kale with heat as high at 400ºF. I’ve been guilty of that in the past, too. Time and experience making many batches of kale chips have taught me that a little patience goes a long way. Low...