So, it has been over a year since I last updated, but that’s because I’ve been baking Ottolenghi instead of cooking. I got “Sweet” (his dessert cookbook) and have been LOVING it! However, after seeing a giant container of yummy-looking multicolored tomatoes at Costco, I knew exactly the “Plenty” recipe I wanted to make: Tomato … Continue reading You Say Tomato, I Say Party!
What a summer…as in, its been a cold, rainy one in Juneau I’ve been traveling a lot and had company, so I haven’t had to experience it too much, but it has still been kind of crummy. That crummy weather is the perfect weather for Broiled Vegetable Soup (pg. 115), though! I honestly have no excuse … Continue reading Br-br-br Broiled Vegetable Soup
Quesadillas are a lunch-time staple in my house. Super easy, super fast, and vegetarian = always a good meal for a quick lunch break. Because we love quesadillas, I’m really surprised that it took me so long to try the Quesadillas (pg. 134) in “Plenty.” Today I finally did and it was very good – better … Continue reading Yo Quiero Quesadilla
I got a beautiful new Lodge Cast Iron skillet for Christmas and knew right away what to make for its inauguration: Shakshuka (pg. 87)! This, according to Chef, is “a North African dish with many variations.” Indeed, I have seen a number of super yummy looking recipes on Pinterest! But for my first time trying it, I, … Continue reading Ideal Brunch Fare: Eggs-actly!
Since my entries are so few and far between these days, I jump at any chance I get to cook a recipe from my “Plenty” cookbook! This one is for a Christmas Eve eve gathering with friends. I opted for a not-too-festive dish, but since broccoli is often known as a “little tree” maybe it … Continue reading A Little Tree Pie for Christmas
A few of our friends will be out of the country for Thanksgiving, so they decided to have a pre-Thanksgiving dinner party and went with a Mediterranean tapas theme. I just bought a beautiful looking eggplant at the store, so of course my mind jumped to “Plenty.” And its about time, too (I’ve been busy) … Continue reading For a Mediterranean Dinner Party
My boyfriend’s title, but fitting, as this Saturday night we made ratatouille– Tamara’s Ratatouille (pg. 74), specifically. I love ratatouille. Ever since I saw the Disney movie (seriously) I wanted to try it. And, of course, I had to make it just like the one in the movie with nice evenly-cut veggies using my mandolin. … Continue reading Sat. Rat.
After a long hiatus (readers are probably sick of my excuses by now :/), I’m back! I’m back with another tasty dish, too: Mushroom and Herb Polenta (pg. 264). My boyfriend and I were not in agreement over the title. He wanted to call it “Polenta Pastoral” because he said it was the best polenta … Continue reading Polenta Pie
What a crazy, busy summer. I have been neglecting the blog again…sorry But I have been cooking Ottolenghi! I make the Farro and Roasted Pepper Salad (and variations thereof, usually mixing up the veggies with whatever is in the fridge) CONSTANTLY! And I’ve been taking the Watermelon and Feta Salad to BBQs and potlucks. Plus, … Continue reading Lentilicious
After such success with finding and enjoying the pomegranate last week, I had to go back to the store and grab another one before they disappear! And, of course, that meant I had to FINALLY make the cover recipe: Eggplant with Buttermilk Sauce (pg. 110). This recipe was pretty easy, provided you have easy access … Continue reading The Cover Shot
A Vegetarian's "Plenty" Delight 