Jan21

sesame & orange kale salad

I’m a new believer to the raw kale salad movement. I know, I’m late to this party (especially given my love for kale). But better late than never. It was this salad from Snap Kitchen that convinced me a few weeks ago. Bright, tangy, citrusy… exactly what I’m craving during this part of the winter.

I made an asian-inspired version by whisking together a dressing of miso paste, a few squeezes of orange juice and some sesame oil… and added in avocado, and toasted almonds, and pickled red onions.

And speaking of late… I’ve gotta cut this short because I’m halfway out the door to the airport as we speak. I’m heading to Alt Summit today – I can’t wait to meet so many of my blogger friends in person this weekend… if you’re gonna be there, come find me!
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Jan13

appetizer / vegan / gluten free

chickpea radicchio wraps

I just can’t get enough of non-bread wrappy things lately, so I was very excited when this cute little radicchio head showed up in my vegetable delivery box last week. Not that there’s anything wrong with bread, (and I did eat cake for breakfast this morning), but I’m trying to eat a bit lighter overall. And I just love the crunch of these crisp radicchio leaves.

Do you all get a CSA box? If you don’t, I highly recommend subscribing to one. I’m not going to lie, it can be a little overwhelming. You’ll ask “what the heck is kohlrabi and what do I even do with it.” But you’ll figure out how to be resourceful and cook with what you have around, rather than heading to the store for exact ingredients for an exact recipe.

And yes, I could have picked up radicchio at the store, but I wouldn’t have thought to make these little cuties had one not shown up at my door.

Find one in your area here. (I personally get Farmhouse Delivery in Austin. Other good choices in this area are Greenling and Johnsons Backyard Garden).

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Jan01

winter / gluten free / favorite

pear & fennel salad

Happy new year!

Do you all make resolutions? In the past I haven’t, but this year I’m going to give it a go. (And I’m thinking if I write them here, maybe I’ll feel some sense of accountability).

1. Learn Italian. So far, I can read most restaurant menus, I can order gelato… I can ask for directions… but I’d love to be able to have an actual conversation.

2. Send back wedding rsvp cards, and mail out baby gifts on time. I’m the worst… I’m the friend that shows up to your baby shower with a printout from Amazon.com of what I purchased off your registry that morning. But I mean well, really I do.

3. Get some furniture and hang things on my walls. We moved into this new house just about two years ago. If you’ve seen our kitchen, it might appear as if we live in a state of togetherness, but I assure you that every other room has a ways to go. Furniture is hard.

I haven’t made any specific food resolutions… but if eating healthier in the new year is one of yours, this salad is a good tasty place to start. It’s light, yet satisfying, and packs a nice kick. Sweet pears and paper-thin fennel are tossed in a tangy dijon vinaigrette. Salty feta ads a richness (and just a little bit goes a long way).

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Nov29

appetizer / kale

kale & white bean crostini

The season of holiday parties is beginning… I don’t know about you, but I’m still pretty full from Thanksgiving. Not that I’ll be turning down cocktails or sugary treats when they’re offered to me… but somehow I feel less guilty indulging if I’ve had my kale fix. (Kale neutralizes out cookies, right?).

This appetizer is super simple to throw together (or even make ahead of time) and packs a garlicky-lemony-rosemary-ey punch…

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Nov18

thanksgiving inspiration

Thanksgiving came up so quickly this year, didn’t it? In case you’re still trying to narrow down what to make, I wanted to share some of my favorites from around the web.

Great round-ups filled with tons of ideas:

Bon Appétit:
Thanksgiving doesn’t have to kill you
(written by my friend Marissa Lippert of Nourish)

Food 52:
Veganizing Thanksgiving

Style Me Pretty:
e-Thanksgiving guide (which is so gorgeous, by the way)

Camille Styles:
10 Best: Dishes with a Twist

…and of course My fall food Pinterest board

My top picks, by course:

appetizer:
Pumpkin Bruschetta from Kwestia Smaku

side dishes:
Brussels Sprout Salad with Red Onion and Pecorino from Not Without Salt
Salt + Vinegar Kale Mashed Potatoes from Edible Perspective

veggie main course: (could also be a side dish)
Curry-Yogurt Acorn Squash with Cilantro Quinoa from Naturally Ella

dessert:
Pear + Apple + Ginger Crumble by Jewels of New York for West Elm

dessert cocktail: (because you can have two desserts on Thanksgiving)
Pumpkin Bourbon Milkshakes from Shutterbean

happy meal planning!

Love and Lemons

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