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…
Pasta with Brussels Sprouts, Walnuts and Pecorino
Why do so many people utterly despise brussels sprouts? I hadn’t questioned brussels sprouts’ bad reputation until the age of 26, when I finally decided to try them for the first time. In the six months since then, I’ve become a tad bit obsessed with this funny little vegetable. I love them roasted or sauteed, halved…
Roasted Broccoli with Walnuts
Broccoli can be absolutely delicious or extremely bland and mushy depending on how you cook it. I have found that roasting broccoli is one of the easiest ways to create the absolutely delicious version. With a just a few simple ingredients necessary, this roasted broccoli is crispy and so flavorful. This is such an easy…