Before I tell you about how delicious this peach panzanella salad is, I wanted to explain why my corner of the internet has been quiet lately. It certainly hasn’t been for lack of inspiration: as summer hits, a slew of new recipe ideas keep popping into my head. No, it’s been quiet here lately because…
Shaved Brussels Sprouts with a Maple-Balsamic Vinaigrette
With Thanksgiving suddenly around the corner, I wanted to share some fun side dishes with you that would be great for the big day. As I started to think about the classic sides one usually has on Thanksgiving – from mashed potatoes to green bean casserole to cranberry sauce – I realized that many of…
Pear and Walnut Wheat Berry Bowl
My dad and I work just 10 minutes from each other in Chicago, meaning that we get to have lunch together pretty often. One of our favorite spots is a little salad bar in the Sears Tower (I’m never going to call it the Willis Tower!), which reminds me of the Whole Foods salad bar…
Cherry, Cashew, and White Chocolate Chip Cookies
My family has been baking these cherry, cashew and white chocolate chip cookies since I was in middle school, but they were always considered Christmas cookies in our household. As a lover of cherries during the summertime (and any other season, for that matter), I started daydreaming about these cookies recently. And although the Christmas season…
