I find beets so interesting. At the grocery store, the dark red color of beets never seem to catch my eye among the bright, green vegetables and colorful fruits. But, once cooked and shredded, this vegetable transform into a distinctive, vibrant ruby-red! The red reminds me of the holidays, which makes the timing perfect as…
It’s unbelievable how simple this almond ricotta cheese comes together. With only 3 ingredients, watch the almonds blend with water and apple cider vinegar to create this unbelievably light faux ricotta cheese. Just like real ricotta, this vegan version can be paired with both savory and sweet dishes. I love adding a spoonful to my…
“Pa-jeon” (파전) is a savory, pan-fried Korean scallion pancake that is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Eaten as an appetizer or snack, these scallion pancakes are nothing like the sweet, fluffy breakfast American pancakes. There are several different variations of these pancakes (“jeon”), but my favorite is with scallions (“pa”). A…
What do you guys think of when you hear hummus? For me, I think of the comedian James Veitch. Have you guys heard of him? I recently discovered him on the Ted talk youtube channel. His skits are about the ridiculous conversations he has with spammers online — particularly the ones who ask to send money….
The thought of adding chickpea to my guacamole never occurred to me. It wasn’t until I went to a NYC restaurant called Lolito for my brother’s birthday dinner where I encountered it for the first time. The chickpea transforms the guacamole into a more earthy and heartier dish while maintaining the same creamy, zesty guacamole…