I don’t think there is anything more comforting than chicken soup. It’s a cliche, I suppose, but I have such fond memories of the chicken soup that my Grandma would make whenever any of us were sick. As delicious as it was, I began to realize as I grew older that it was never quite […]
Super speedy weeknight shrimp & broccoli
You may have noticed I’m on a broccoli kick. Really, it’s the glorious side effect of broccoli being on sale for less than $1 / lb, muahahaha. Since I needed to use the last of my bazillion-pound purchase, I decided the best way was to roast up the last 1 lb. This dish came about […]
Moroccan Cod with Roast Broccoli
Do you ever get bored of your favorite seasonings? Every now and then I realize that I’ve Cajun-spiced a dish for the millionth time that week – approximately – and decide I should try to reach for something else. Then I stand blankly in front of my herbs and spices drawer and reject everything, one […]
Leftovers Love: Chorizo and roasted broccoli scramble
Combining my home made chorizo and leftover roast broccoli with spinach, eggs and topped with salsa = kick ass brunch!
Perfect roast broccoli (or cauliflower)
I used to be utterly ambivalent about cruciferous vegetables, finding them either bland or (worse, and as was so traditional growing up!) soggy. Until I finally hit upon the simple genius of roasting them. Duh. They retain a crunch without being underdone and caramelize slightly at the edges, making crispy-happy pieces that make it possible […]