Mariel here. We haven’t forgotten about Feast…just reveling in a little pre-Memorial Day mania, complete with, packing, moving, a full-scale kitchen renovation and a late-stage pregnancy. Feeling a little uninspired as of late, I turned to this easy-as-one-two-three dish brimming with loads of seasonal green veggies and a no-fuss sauce. Serve this alongside a simple[…]
Harvest Lasagna with Roasted Squash and Caramelized Onions
Mariel here. This past weekend, I spent some time down in Charlotte celebrating the engagement of my best friend…I just happen to be her maid of honor so it was an event I couldn’t and wouldn’t wanna miss. Unfortunately, the weather here in NYC had other plans. As many of you no doubt know, we[…]
Fall Fest: Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Crispy Pancetta and Garlic
Fall Fest: Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Crispy Pancetta and Garlic Serves 4 Ingredients: 2 pints Brussels sprouts (about 18-ounces) – $6.00 4-oz diced pancetta (or thickly-sliced prosciutto) – $3.99 5 Tablespoons olive oil – stock 2 Tablespoons white wine – stock 5 cloves garlic, sliced lengthwise – stock Ground pepper – stock Grand total assuming[…]
Ersatz Ratatouille: Roasted Vegetable Salad
Mariel here. Two weeks ago, my mother posted an amazing recipe for Summer Ratatouille, a meal I’ve loved since I was a little kid. While I enjoyed every second of helping her recreate – and later demolish – this recipe in our family kitchen over Memorial Day, I realized quickly it wouldn’t be easy to[…]
Salade Nicoise (a la On the Cheap)
Serves 6 Mary Anne here. As far as I’m concerned, this salad is only limited by one’s imagination. While I’ve written my version of a traditional Salade Nicoise, feel free to improvise. Asparagus or canned artichokes sub-in nicely for green beans, or swap out the sweet red pepper for a tangy green one. Eliminate portions[…]