Farro Tuna White Bean Salad Summertime and the living is…lazy. Blame it on an abundance of hot, not humid days and cool moonlit nights. I’ve been in the mood to keep life easy, spending many afternoons soaking up sun on my favorite patch of sand: a… Continue reading…
kale and hearty
Tuscan Bean and Kale Soup with Farro There’s been some crazy talk around here lately: polar vortex, bombogenesis…bombogenesis? The bitter cold this season has whipped the butts of even the most hardy among us. Now’s a good time to hunker… Continue reading…
seasonal segue
Spring has sprung and, though crocuses are blooming and trees are beginning to bud, there’s still a chill in the air. This magnificent soup/stew bridges that seasonal gap as we shift from hearty comfort food to the lighter fare we… Continue reading…
the soup before the storm
The first time I tasted Harira was when my mother-in-law served it as the first course of a holiday meal. It was a revelation to me. A dense, rich soup so laden with meaty chick peas, lentils, and gamey chunks… Continue reading…
a greek drama with a delicious ending
I’ve always been a fan of Greek food. Lots of grilled fish, lamb, salads, and, mmmm, yogurt–what’s not to love? Recently, I’ve developed a crush on a certain chef who is out to give this favorite cuisine a makeover.… Continue reading…