An easy recipe for a spring greens and garlic soup, with sautéed garlic, collard greens, spinach, and green onions. Jump to recipe. [Read more…]
avocado and spinach salad + weekend links
One of the avocado’s many alternate names is “butter fruit” and I think that’s a nice way to think of it––as a way to bring a buttery richness to a dish while still keeping it light and healthy. This avocado and spinach salad was my Friday lunch and I loved how the greens and avocado worked with a slightly spicy chili lime vinaigrette and salty toasted pepitas. Such a great combination, and a nice change of pace as the winter wears on. [Read more…]
baked eggs in tomatoes
A simple, fresh recipe for baked eggs in tomatoes, baked up with cheddar, spinach, and chives.
croque monsieur
A classic croque monsieur recipe with all the richness and complexity of Dijon, Gruyere, and ham, plus a bit of spinach (to balance out all that butter). And a few tales from Brian’s days waiting tables at a French restaurant in a small southern city. Jump to recipe.
brussels sprout, sweet lime & avocado salad
As I stumbled through the produce section of our neighborhood grocery store on a recent frigid morning, I was hunting, however groggily, for something special. And then, there they were, sweet limes.
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