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Caramelized roasted Brussels sprouts with crispy edges

Roasted Brussels Sprouts (Another Cruciferous Revelation)

My first-ever post on roasted Brussels sprouts was, well, long. Who wants to read all...
Fresh mixed green salad with apples and red onions.

Getting Retro with Waldorf Salad: A Modern Take on the Classic

Some of my readers may not be familiar with this dish, which is decidedly old-school....
Roasted Brussels sprouts and kale salad with cheese

A Kale Tale: How I Fell in Love with the Headless Crucifer

Have you ever eaten kale, the headless crucifer? If you haven’t (or if you have...
Cucumber basil cooler with ice and garnish

Cucumber Basil Sparkler: The Sweet Taste of Summer

The calendar may read "autumn," but the hot weather in Boston definitely says "summer." Not to...
National Geographic Foods for Health book cover

From Farm to Fork, Why What You Eat Matters: Foods for Health Now On Sale!

I am excited to announce that my first book is now on sale here and...
Heirloom tomato crostini with ricotta and basil

Heirloom Tomato, Mozzarella, and Pesto Sandwich: Summer on a Plate

Okay, fine. Yes, I did also refer to my caprese salad with peaches as "summer...
Waffle with blueberry compote on white plate

Whole Grain Waffles with Blueberry Maple Syrup

I've made waffles all of two times in my life, including today. I don't often...
Sliced peaches, tomatoes, mozzarella, basil drizzle

Summer on a Plate: Caprese, Meet Peaches

Luscious peaches dripping with juice come together with sweet summer tomatoes, local mozzarella, and basil...
Triangular blueberry scones with sugar crust

Blueberry Ginger Scones: Simply Scrumptious

I'm always sad when strawberry season ends. Happily, the berry love keeps coming when other...
Glass bowl of za'atar on colorful striped cloth

Za’atar: The Beginning of Something Beautiful

Did you know that za’atar actually refers to Origanum syriacum, a perennial plant indigenous to the Middle East? ...