One of the things I love about soups is that they're greater than the sum of their parts. You start with basic ingredients—humble vegetables, hearty protein,...
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Moroccan Steak Salad with Fig & Pistachio Dressing
This salad is as pleasing as a major chord, with its slinky dressing—studded with figs and pistachios—and the harmony of orange, cilantro, and red bell...
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Lemon-Garlic Chicken Thighs with Fennel
I made this dish the first time by accident: I was annoyingly hungry and all I could find in the fridge were some leftover roasted...
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Burger Deluxe Stuffed Potato
The phrase “meat and potatoes” stands for everything that’s good. Who doesn’t want to be besties with at least one meat-and-potatoes kinda guy? For centuries,...
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Zucchini Pasta with Chicken & Pistachios
It's deep in the season known officially as "Gray" here in Prague, so I think something sunny to eat is in order. This recipe is...
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The Best Version of Ourselves 2019
The post below was originally published in 2011, and it's been updated each year to reflect where I am in my life and the new...
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Welcome Yule 2018
When we lived in Vermont, we went to a show called The Christmas Revels every winter, and the highlight of the show was a reading...
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8 Awesome Paleo Thai Recipes
I love Thai food—the flavors are complex and satisfying, the dishes are bright colors, and there are often delicious, noodle-y things that can be slurped...
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Weeknight Shepherd’s Pie (Paleo, Whole30)
Casseroles are the comfie blanket of food, but between us friends, the idea of preparing one on a weeknight makes me feel a little overwhelmed:...
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Paleo Fretta (Paleo, Whole30)
I graduated from Syracuse University and during my four years there, I ate a LOT of frettas at The All Night Eggplant diner—usually with a...
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Thai Basil Beef (Paleo, Whole30)
This easy stir-fry packs a punch of umami flavor, thanks to fish sauce, lime juice, and fragrant basil. Traditional Thai cuisine is built on the...
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The Open Book in Wigtown, Scotland
Let's travel back in time to winter, 2016. My husband David and I were living in White River Junction, Vermont; he was studying for his...
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