Author Archives: Jennifer

Greek Roasted Lemon Potatoes

Inspired by a recent trip to Aliki’s Greek Taverna in Westchester (yes sisters, the same one where I embarrassingly and famously yelled “Delicious”), these potatoes are sooo good! Here’s what you need: 3-4 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cut into … Continue reading

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Sheet Pan Chicken with Leeks, Potatoes, and Yogurt Sauce

Adapted from a Melissa Clark recipe on The Splendid Table, my family ate this up! Here’s what you need: 1.5 pounds chicken thighs or tenders, or both 1.25 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, or other small white or red potatoes, cut … Continue reading

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Easy Afghan-Style Tomato-y Beans

Another great recipe from Cookish that comes together fast, is healthy and high in fiber, and tastes great. Here’s what you need: 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 yellow onion, chopped 4 garlic cloves, minced 1 tablespoon ground coriander 1 teaspoon … Continue reading

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Brown Rice and Chickpea Pilaf

I’ve been working my way through the recipes in Milk Street’s Cookish, and loved this one. It’s really easy, healthy, and packed with protein, veggies and whole grains. My kids loved it too! Here’s what you need: 2 medium yellow … Continue reading

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Parchment-Paper Baked Sweet Potatoes

I recently tried this recipe from The Splendid Table, and it was so easy, with results so delicious, that I just had to share! Here’s what you need: About 8 sweet potatoes (my favorite was the white flesh yams) (note: … Continue reading

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Olive Oil Chocolate Cake

I made this recipe once as is, and it was so good I had to make it again, but the second time with a little less cinnamon, and with cream cheese chocolate frosting. It’s easy to make and so delicious! … Continue reading

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Tomato and Cauliflower Soup

This title really doesn’t do the end result justice. I modified a recipe from a cookbook I checked out from the library (can’t remember the name!) and ended up with a huge pot of deliciousness. Simon says, “it isn’t good, … Continue reading

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Turkey Lamb Minty Tahini Meatballs

I love Molly Baz’s Cook This Book. Everything I’ve made is delicious. I tweaked this a bit to (a) make more and (b) make it a little healthier (hence the half turkey), and it turned out great! Adapted from Molly … Continue reading

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Vegan Causa Limena

I came across this recipe from a favorite food online food publication called Taste. When the aji amarillo came in the mail (I bought this from Amazon and it was great), I used what I had (meaning I modified a … Continue reading

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Wrinkly Potatoes

This one’s for you, Nicki! These potatoes take about 20 minutes to make, have the perfect consistency, and are perfectly seasoned. Serve with a chimichurri dip; chop up and add to a salad or omelet or scramble (the photo is … Continue reading

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