It’s an art. ‘Tis the season for hors d’oeuvres and happy hours, grazing and gathering, and bringing together the people you love around abundant platters of food. For me, that means making my fair share…
Ready in 30 minutes. One of my summer resolutions—yes, I prefer seasonal lists to one big yearlong one—was to host more people at my apartment. Not in the fancy dinner party sense, but in the…
Celebrate summer’s end. Over the last few weeks, I’ve noticed the sun shining just a bit more golden, and the mornings turning just a little more crisp. Autumn’s official welcome is still a few weeks…
Sweet, spicy, & festive. I’ve made many cheeseboards , and I’ve learned quite a few things about what components are ultimate crowd pleasers. After all, the best part of a cheeseboard is all the flavor…
A five-minute appetizer that’s so delicious—and couldn’t be easier. Food is one of my favorite creative outlets. I love getting into the kitchen and experimenting with new flavor combinations, but at this time of year,…
Romanticize your toast. IYKYK: toast has had a major PR upgrade in recent years, and for good reason. Is there a more delicious way to pack color, flavor, and nourishing ingredients into a single, handheld…
Five minutes, one pan—and the sauce I’m currently putting on everything. Last weekend I grabbed a giant bag of shishito peppers at the farmers market—no plan or recipe in mind, just a “these look so…
One jar, endless possibilities. There are a few things I know to be true, and one of them is this: whenever my brother and I are home with our parents, I ask for red chutney,…
Cozy and delicious. If you’ve been around for a while, you’ll know that I’m on a never-ending quest to find ways to eat my vegetables without actually eating a salad. Basically, I want all the…
Crispy tofu, crunchy rice, fresh herbs—it’s the perfect combo. When it comes to lunchtime staples in my kitchen, no dish deserves the title more than a grain bowl. With its flexibility and endless opportunity to…
