When it's cold outside, do you eat more melted cheese? Come on, now, come clean with me. How could you not? It's gooey and hot and filling and, well, it just feels right when it's frigid. That's why the other night I made this spinach and zucchini lasagna recipe for meatless Monday. Join me, won't read more
favorite recipes
Chinese Noodles with Ground Pork (Zha Jiang Mian)
Note: today I'm republishing a recipe for zha jiang mian that I first published back in May 2010, with newer photos. Enjoy! There's one dish that I always am excited to eat whenever I go home -- my dad's zha jiang mian, or Chinese noodles with ground pork. These Chinese noodles are usually served read more
simple french carrot salad
The other day I ended up with a lot of carrots in my refrigerator. It was an accident. I'd gone to Borough Market, this amazing food hall and farmer's market here in London, and was completely taken by some beautiful carrots with their bushy green tops. My kids love carrots (although, sadly, they're read more
vietnamese pork summer rolls
Despite my best attempts to force it along with chili recipes and apple hand pies, fall has been slow to come here in Northern Virginia. Last week, with weather inching upwards of 80 degrees, I gave up. I can wear all the fleece leggings and long cardigans I want, but it is not attractive to sweat read more
