This is the perfect salad to make when you need a refreshing side dish but have a very sparse pantry. I was making crêpes complète (buckwheat crêpes filled with ham, gruyère, and a runny egg) and knew I would need a bright side salad, something with lemon, to cut through the richness. But I had no salad greens, and the only supermarkets within walking distance of my new home are grossly expensive. I always keep a package of carrots in … Continue reading
I have made these chickpeas with such enthusiasm for so long that I should have shared them with you long before. You know how much I love candied chickpeas, but this savory version is even easier to make. I frequently sprinkle them on top of loose and saucy dishes, and we sometimes eat them as a regular side dish. They are crispy and satisfying, delicious, nearly effortless to prepare, and kind of addicting. And if you have any leftovers, they also … Continue reading
Most of the reasons why I was excited to find a real house involved the kitchen. A gas oven. Natural light for taking pictures. Storage space for all of the appliances I never could justify hoarding before. Fortunately, our new home meets these criteria, even if the basement is rapidly filling with shelves of serving dishes, grilling accessories, and…appliances that I can just barely justify hoarding. A waffle maker made the cut, and photographing my breakfast bounty bathed in natural … Continue reading