by Esther | Oct 2, 2012 | Desserts, Ingredients, Recipes
I know, I know, “banana?” you’re thinking. “Everyone knows what a banana is.” Yes, yes they do. But do non-vegans know the surprising culinary ways you can use a banana (aside from banana bread and ya know, just eating one :) )?...
by Esther | Sep 17, 2012 | Jewish Holidays, Main dishes, Recipes
Last year I wrote about my wonderful Rosh Hashanah menu, and gave a rough idea of how to make tzimmes, a quintessential Rosh Hashanah dish. I don’t know what this year’s Rosh Hashanah menu will hold since I am on my own with friends for the first time...
by Esther | Sep 6, 2012 | Recipes, Snacks and appetizers
Ok this may be my new favorite recipe. And that’s saying a lot, because I love so many others. But this one is easy, totally whole-foods based, and is full of bright, fresh flavors. In the past week I have become addicted to hummus and basil for lunch –...
by Esther | Sep 4, 2012 | Main dishes, Pizzas, Recipes
The first thing everyone says when I tell them I made cantaloupe pizza the other day is, “Oh, so that’s a dessert pizza right?” Nope. Not at all. I tried to convince myself that maybe it was, after so many people asked… but it’s not. ...
by Esther | Aug 28, 2012 | Main dishes, Recipes, Savory pies
I’ve been cooking a lot of quick one-offs lately, so I really wanted to sit down and create a solid dish, a meal that would provide leftovers for a couple meals. I found myself thinking, “If only I had potatoes I could do…” – and then I...
by Esther | Aug 23, 2012 | Recipes, Sides
So I have a confession. I may have a small addiction. To carbs. I love my bready, doughy, cakey foods ever so much. I can’t help it; it runs in the family! There were always cookies at grandma’s, and my mom can nibble at a pie crust with the best of them....
