Crisp kale is still overflowing on tables at the farmers markets, along with chard, beet greens, and collards. All four leafy greens have similar nutritional value and they can all be cooked the same way. This recipe for cheesy quesadillas has a base of wilted greens and any of these four leafy greens can be…
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Panzanella Salad with Fresh Summer Tomatoes and Basil
It’s tomato season! And it’s garlic season. And basil, and, well, everything good basically. Panzanella salad is the ultimate way to combine the best summer ingredients. Panzanella, or panmolle, is a salad originating from Tuscany that has a base of bread and tomatoes. Other cultures have a similar salad, like the Mediterranean dish fattoush, that build a base from…
Happy New Year!
All around the world, people tie food to the New Year. I’m not referring to the cocktails and finger food served at the party you attended last night, though December 31st is National Champagne Day. No, I’m talking about the appetizers, entrées and desserts that will bring you prosperity and good luck in the New Year. These “good…
Lessons from the Kitchen
“So far, this has actually been the easiest part,” I said, chatting on the phone with my mother last week. We were talking about how my greatest hesitation, at the launch of this project, was coming up the recipes week after week, and how now, after two months, it has all gone smoothly. Until a…
Goodbye Blue Apron, Hello Farmers Markets
For over a year, my husband and I have subscribed to Blue Apron, the biggest name in delivery meal kits. I loved that the meals from Blue Apron included so many fresh, healthy ingredients, like kale and rainbow chard, and I loved that the box delivered to my house saved me a trip to the…
The Clean Food Club 