Försterkäse: somewhat like brie, this cheese is creamy and pleasant. The cheese hails from...
Quick Eats
I get to a point during the holiday season when the heavy meals begin to weigh me down. Overwhelmed, I reach for simpler foods closer to the earth. A trip to the farmer's market usually does the trick. There, I found a beautiful butternut squash, more yellowish in color. I wanted to showcase the... Serving: 2
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 30 min
Add olive oil to...
Ingredients
1 butternut squash, chopped
1/2 sweet onion, chopped
1 cube vegetable bouillon
4 cups hot water
1/4 cup milk (optional)
1/8 tsp cinnamon
tiny pinch nutmeg
1/2 tsp turmeric
1...
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Every Latin culture has their salsa. While more common in the States is the red tomato based stuff, this is the everyday salsa of my household: onion salsa. Heat is optional, but a little yellow hot pepper goes a long way. Try it on top of meats (excellent on canned tuna) and starchy foods like... Serving: approx 2 cups
Prep Time: 20 min
Chop the onion and...
Ingredients
2 large red onions, chopped
1 tomato, chopped
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
juice of 2 limes
2 tbsp olive oil
salt, pepper, and garlic powder to taste
optional: 1-2 tbsp...
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Living in New York, I am blessed by lush farmlands and local farm fresh produce. One of the perks of my 9-5 is being just a stone’s throw to the Union Square farmers’ market. I’m a big supporter of local business, especially when it’s delicious and good for me. The farmers’ market also allows me... Serving: approx 4
Prep Time: 5 min
Cook Time: 10 min
Preheat...
Ingredients
1 loaf fresh bread
1/2 lb artisanal cheddar*
1/2 lb soft white cheese*
2 large bunches of beet greens
1 tbsp olive oil
dash of salt
*Feel free to use your favorite crafted...
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This is an old family favorite my mother often made for breakfast on weekends. Traditionally, the spread is made with garlic and black Peruvian olives. However, if you do happen to find Peruvian olives, they are never pitted. As a young teen, I was often given the chore of pitting the olives and... Serving: approx 8 oz (1 cup)
Prep Time: 5 min
Cook Time: 5 min...
Ingredients
8 oz pitted Kalamata olives (approx. 1 jar)
1-2 peeled garlic cloves, to taste
1 tbsp olive oil
1-2 tbsp olive brine
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Quinoa is a nutty grain-like seed; it looks very much like bird food. However, the tiny seeds pack an impressive amount of nutrients, being both high in fiber and protein. I highly recommend it to vegetarians due to its balanced set of amino acids. Though most quinoa is grown in Perú, we never... Serving: 2-3 servings
Prep Time: 5 min
Cook Time: 15 min
In a...
Ingredients
1 cup quinoa
2 cups boiling water
1/4 cup shelled unsalted sunflower seeds (optional)
18 oz frozen artichoke hearts (approx. 2 packages)
1 tbsp olive oil
1/4 cup white wine
1/2...
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