Posts Tagged ‘spinach’

I’m not the type of person who turns to food for comfort, so I’ll spare you the Star Jones “food never judged me” speech. But this pizza was undeniably the result of a much needed emotional release. To me, that’s the beauty of cooking - it’s a welcome distraction in my mind, allowing me to [...]

A well-flavored quiche brings new meaning to eggs for breakfast. I’ve put a twist on my BLT lunchtime favorite by using crisp bacon, leafy spinach and flavor-packed sundried tomatoes. The key is to use the sundried tomatoes that come completely dried in a package, rather than soaked in oil. The excess oil will add unwanted [...]

This recipe represents a balanced meal all in one dish. Whole grains, protein-packed chickpeas and vitamin rich spinach offer endless health benefits, while onions sauteed in cumin and paprika provide all the flavor. Rice pilaf is a great substitute for heavier pastas and absorbs any flavor of the ingredients it’s combined with. And if the [...]

Ruth Reichl, Editor in Chief of Gourmet magazine, spoke at The Journalism School last week. And not surprisingly, I was seated in the front row, looking doe-eyed at the culinary grandmaster. Reichl discussed her past career experiences, the fate of magazine readership and the future of the culinary media industry. She was refreshingly simple in [...]

Mixing spinach into rice is a great way to incorporate a healthy vegetable into a side dish without compromising flavor or texture. The leafy veggie will soak up any ingredient you add to it, so I’ve used a garlic-infused olive oil as the main flavor of this simple side dish. Toss in some brown rice [...]

Many people shy away from salads because the leafy entrees either lack flavor or leave their stomachs wanting more. But this salad with smoky bacon, crisp water chestnuts and a tangy vinaigrette will satisfy even the biggest of appetites. I love to create salad recipes because you have the freedom to pick and choose your [...]