Category Archives: recipes
Arborio Rice: Vegan Risotto & Atop Greens
A box of Arborio rice found its way into our Trader Joe’s cart last Sunday, along with my ambitions of finally tackling the art of risotto. This Italian short-grain rice is a member of the “grass” family, akin to corn, … Continue reading
Dietitian’s Kitchen: Race Week Eats
My menu-planning didn’t treat this week with any special regard, but it is a race week nonetheless, and we’ve got some fueling to do! Saturday’s Half will be my longest run since MCM, and I know the legs are trained. … Continue reading
Falafel on Vegetable Polenta ‘Hash’
Some of my favorite kitchen experiments happen when we’re feeling the rush of a hunger pang – dinner now! What’s quick? I run through the pantry items in my head, taking the fresh, but should-be-used produce into account, and try … Continue reading
{National} Nutrition Month: Rate Your Plate!
March has finally arrived! We were all patient, waited an extra day this year and didn’t even have to deal with winter sticking in one last nasty jaunt. DC, you know how to treat a lady. Day one marks the … Continue reading
Black, Green & Red Stuffed Peppers
I had my first date with a homemade stuffed pepper last night; it made quite a first impression, as most South-westerners do. Aptly inspired by Alysa’s “Simple Stuffed Pepper” recipe, I immediately wondered why these had never seen the inside … Continue reading
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Roasted Vegetable Medley–Nutrients over Numbers
Before we pull out the forks and dine on a new (to me) vegetable trio, I want to thank you! I put this post out there as a feeler; an open door for dialogue, that could’ve gone in many directions. … Continue reading
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Tempos & Ten Minute Tacos
As Kate put it, we seem to have entered a hibernation-mode of sorts – February means it should be (but isn’t, really) cold outside, yes? This means we should be staying warm in bed, not freezing our feet on the … Continue reading
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The Other Green Spice: Jalapenos in Pasta & Bean Burgers
If you see something green and spicy in this kitchen, it’s typically of New Mexican roots. The green chile is dear to the heart of my taste buds, but occasionally we branch out. And when TJ’s obliges, we have fresh … Continue reading
Around the .Coms
If you’re an “ist” reader – DCist, LAist, Gothamist (NYC) – you may remember that at one point they would round up stories from “Around the ists”, bringing together the top headlines from cities around the world in one quick … Continue reading
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Sauté: Pile the Pizza
I blame the current streak of continuing to cook and create in the kitchen entirely on Betty. It’s her fault; I think she wears that accusation proudly. The things we’ve been dining on aren’t exactly Betty-style recipes (but they’re D-approved, … Continue reading
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