Now this is a perfect salad. No ifs, ands or buts about it- this salad is my new favorite. Sweet crispy pears, crunchy fresh radishes, toasty walnuts, tossed alongside soft bibb lettuce and drizzled with a dressing that will definitely become a staple in our household.
Read morebutternut squash and caramelized onion galette
I wish I had better photographic evidence of how gorgeous and tasty this galette was—but when something this good comes out of your oven, taking a photo suddenly drops on the priority list. Eating a slice while it's warm and gooey? Yeah, that takes precedence.
Read morebaked orzo with veggies, mozzarella, and oregano
This is a dish that lets me do one of my favorite things in the whole world: chop. Call me crazy, but there is nothing more therapeutic to me than getting to dice up a whole bunch of veggies. And this delicious baked orzo dish has a lot of them: eggplant, celery, carrots, and onions. So it's healthy too!
Read morespelt flour cornbread
I'm usually pretty tame when it comes to the flours I bake with. I typically alternate between all-purpose and whole-wheat, and if I'm feeling particularly adventurous, I'll break out the bread flour. So it should be no surprise that this spelt flour cornbread was actually a happy accident, born out of a late-night trip to the grocery store where I grabbed the wrong type of flour in my bleary state of mind.
Read moreisraeli couscous with fruit, nuts, and herbs
Traditional couscous doesn't do much for me, but I can definitely get down with the Israeli kind. With its cute pearl shape and slightly chewy texture, it makes a great starting point for a side dish or weekday lunch.
Read morelemon poppyseed bread
Can you say yum? Lemon poppyseed has always been one of my favorite flavors. Put it in quick bread form, and I am sold. Just enough of a treat to have for dessert, but not too sweet to eat for breakfast, this bread is good any time of day.
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