Are Broccoli Stems Edible? Yes! (Plus a recipe for Parmesan-Roasted Broccoli)
I’m surprised by how often I read a broccoli recipe that calls for using the florets and discarding the stems, or stalks. A few years ago I took a Chinese … Read more
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For Your Meatless Thanksgiving: Vegetarian Meatloaf with Wild Mushrooms
Thanksgiving can be a challenge for vegetarians, as well as for those hosting vegetarians. Everyone’s just so obsessed with that bird! (That succulent, savory, delectable, cooked-to-perfection bird!) Although vegetarians do … Read more
Basil Mint Pesto (That You’ll Want to Eat With a Spoon)
The other morning my mother brought me a huge bag of fresh basil from her garden, which I aimlessly placed next to the huge bag of fresh basil that I … Read more
Orecchiette with Goat Cheese, Peas, and Mint
The calendar says it’s Springtime, nearly summer, even, but the winter weather we’re having is putting a damper on my mood. Last night, in a desperate attempt to lighten things … Read more
Asparagus and Shrimp Salad
Asparagus and shrimp salad is a great way to use fresh spring asparagus. I heart San Francisco’s New May Wah grocery store! Spanning half a city block, this Asian mega-market … Read more