Savory Breakfast Bowl with Chard & Sunflower Seed DukkahI tend to be one of those sweet breakfast people but every now and then I get a craving for something savory. Though oatmeal is often...
MisticanzaAs an Italian dish, misticanza refers to a salad made with local and often wild greens. Misticanza is incredibly versatile and can be...
Caramelized Fennel & Wilted Pea Tendrils over PolentaOne of the best things about Houston weather is that we get beautiful, early spring produce while the rest of the country is experiencing...
Rice & Shiitake Filled Collard Rolls with Marinara SauceSweet is probably not the word that comes to mind when you think of collard greens but when quickly blanched in a pot of salted, boiling...
Yu Choy Sum Miso SoupThere’s a certain comfort and stability in simplicity. When I come across new-to-me veggies like Yu Choy Sum, I employ simple cooking...
Sauteed Tatume with Texas Tarragon & Garlic ChivesTatume squash is a cultivar that originated in Mesoamerica. It can be picked young and eaten like a summer squash or picked when mature...
Rosemary & Shiso Skillet Flatbread with Wilted Okra BlossomsOkra blossoms are not only incredibly beautiful, they have a delicate, nutty flavor reminiscent of asparagus and okra pods. Though they...
Chopped Cucumber Summer SaladI’ve reached the point in the summer when the will to turn on either the oven or stove is lost. I’m sure you can relate, especially with...
Roasted Spaghetti Squash with Spinach PestoAs much as I love pasta, it can sometimes feel a little too heavy in the middle of summer. Spaghetti squash makes a great pasta stand-in...
Summer PanzanellaAs the temperatures rise my overall time spent cooking in the kitchen decreases. I gravitate towards dishes that require little prep but...