January

If you’ve never pickled at home before, this is a great place to start. Cucumbers, water, and salt are all you need, plus the magic of time. After a few days on the counter, you’ll be rewarded with a probiotic rich snack. Once you get the hang of it, you can experiment with flavorings such […]

This can be a simple dish of noodles and cabbage in a supremely flavorful broth, or you can add hard boiled eggs, tofu, shredded chicken or other vegetables such as sweet potato to beef up the dish. It is worth seeking out dried shiitake mushrooms, usually found in the Asian products section of the grocery

The flavors of French onion soup come together in this cozy pasta bake, complete a with sourdough and browned gruyere topping. Dry vermouth is traditional in a French onion soup and I call for it here. If you prefer, a dry white wine can be substituted. Everything can be assembled ahead of time and baked

This is a go-to for us on busy nights when I have little time to cook and crave something healthy and nourishing. To be most efficient, you can cook the noodles right in the broth with the other ingredients, but if you are okay to clean an extra pot, the noodles will cook more evenly

Use any kind of winter squash in this dish that you prefer. Butternut, pumpkin, acorn or delicata are all great options. If you go with acorn or delicata, you don’t need to peel them, just scoop out the seeds and cube. The combination of spices in this dish is incredibly satisfying and warming. Garlic, ginger,

A hearty winter salad that can be served on its own as a light meal or as an accompaniment to a baked pasta or roasted chicken. If you’d like to make it vegan, simply swap the feta cheese for avocado. Cooking the lentils takes a little advanced planning, as they will require about 40 minutes

The longer it cooks the more “fall apart” tender the chicken becomes. You’ll need to simmer for least 45 minutes, but it can go as long as an hour and a half as long as you keep an eye on the liquid so that it doesn’t dry out. Ditto for the polenta – it’s all

There are many versions of shakshuka, a popular breakfast dish originating in North Africa and the Middle East. Mine is adapted from Sami Tamimi’s cookbook, but brings in smoked paprika, roasted bell peppers and harissa sauce for more depth of flavor. I like to serve it as a weeknight dinner, with lots of warm crusty

A very adaptable weeknight dish that is healthful and bursting with flavor. Tofu can be subbed for the salmon. Swap out the brussels for broccoli. And if you’d rather rice noodles or a different grain in the bowl, most anything will work. An important note: Keep an eye on the salmon while it’s roasting. Depending