Hi Reader - My daughter is two and she already has strong opinions about food. She loves these pancakes — which is saying something, because I've watched her reject perfectly good food for reasons I still don't understand. She loves how fluffy they are and calls them "clouds" and that's the highest praise a toddler can give a pancake. But I mean, just LOOK at them You blend the cottage cheese completely smooth with the eggs, Greek yogurt, and melted butter before anything else. A blender...
8 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, I took a cooking class in Koh Samui (Thailand) last November. My teacher was from Isan, but she'd learned paste-making from living in Northern Thailand — where khao soi (aka Thai curry noodle soup) comes from. She taught me two things I've never forgotten. Don't shake the coconut milk can! If you're surprised, I was too. But you basically scoop the thick cream off the top and use it to fry the paste (the same way ghee works in Indian cooking) and the fat splits in the heat and...
16 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, Next time you’re at the store, buy an extra lemon and throw it in the freezer. Whole. Don’t cut it, don’t zest it, just freeze it. Then grate the entire thing — peel, pith, all of it — straight into hot butter - for the best lemon butter pasta of your life. What comes off the microplane is this fine, aromatic fluff that dissolves into the sauce immediately. It smells like someone turned the lemon volume up to eleven. Freezing ruptures the cells in the peel and releases the...
19 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, Next Sunday, we're hosting what I'm calling a "birthday-slash-Easter brunch" because baby M is turning two and I refused to do two separate events (lol). So we're just doing one very chaotic, very delicious thing and calling it a celebration. If you're hosting Easter — or any spring brunch, because honestly, this menu works any Sunday in April — I put together every recipe worth making in one place. Think of this as a menu to pick from, not a to-do list. Take what you need, leave...
21 days ago • 2 min read
Seasonal + global vegetarian recipes for real life! Hello Reader, I'm not going to pretend to be chill about this. The Seahawks are in the Super Bowl. TOMORROW. I will probably be a wreck tomorrow. But you know what I am calm about? The food. Here's what I'm prepping today: The main event: Korean Fried Cauliflower — Sweet, sticky, crispy, and the thing my meat-eating friends ask me to make. Prepping the sauce today, frying right before kickoff. The dip situation: Instant Pot Queso with Air...
2 months ago • 1 min read
Hey there! If you noticed my usual Saturday treats email was MIA, it’s because a bomb cyclone hit the Pacific Northwest, and, well, life got a little wild. 🌬️ Thankfully, all the trees on our property stayed strong, and other than a few days of power outages, we are all safe! But the desserts can't wait—so here we are today, right on time to sweeten up your Thanksgiving plans! I’ve put together a list of my favorite easy Thanksgiving desserts, guaranteed to end your feast on a high note (and...
over 1 year ago • 1 min read
Hey there, Reader - Summer's finally here, and so is the best produce of the season! June is one of the best months for seasonal produce (in the US, at least). I have a longer list of what's in season below (and recipes to cook with them in this seasonal produce guide) but let me share my favorites below. First up, we have strawberries. These little red gems are at their juiciest right now. Whether you're tossing them into a salad or baking up a batch of my strawberry shortcake cookies (hint,...
almost 2 years ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader - We had a bit of a false start to Spring here, but then it's cold again. So I just made this roasted vegetable salad! This is not your average salad, mind you, because it features rainbow veggies, is packed with nutrients, and has a delightful smoky flavor and satisfying crunch. Did I mention it's easily customizable, perfect for meal prep, and simple enough for a weeknight dinner? You can also serve it hot or cold, and mix up the salad dressings or veggies used. Try it today and...
about 2 years ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader - How's your weekend?! I wanted to share a meal prep recipe that I make almost every week. This has been a staple weeknight dinner for over a decade for me, and I hope you enjoy it too. This gochujang tofu is my go-to tofu recipe – flavor-packed with spicy, sweet, and savory goodness! Not only is it a hassle-free, protein-rich meal, it's made with pantry staples and ready in less than 30 minutes. Get Gochujang Tofu Recipe! Do you have a go-to meal prep protein recipe? Let me know!...
about 2 years ago • 1 min read
