Sauteed Sesame Bok Choy
Mu Shu Shrimp with Homemade Plum Sauce
Easy Homemade Plum Sauce
I’d never thought of making plum sauce with dried plums (duh). Turns out it’s that rich plum puree that gives this iconic Chinese sauce its signature taste. This one has a bit of zing from the orange juice and shallot, and is less cloyingly sweet than the store-bought versions.
1 teaspoon finely minced shallot
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Spice-Rubbed Roast Fish with Lemon & Fennel
Finding the “Yes” in Saying No
You don't find a whole lot of high fives when discussing Lent. It's more like squashed up faces as people talk about giving up sugar, or deep sighs at mention of meat. But giving something up in a deliberate act doesn't have to be about deprivation. In fact, saying "no" to one thing is just a way of saying "yes" to another.
Garlicky Sauteed Spinach
White Bean and Chard Soup with Sausage
Pork and Fennel Ragu
This quick ragu exemplifies my “double up-halvsies” trick. It’s got loads of onion and fennel, just a bit of pork for flavor, and half the pasta you’re used to. Yet it’s so hearty you’ll never miss the extra meat and pasta.
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 cups onion, finely chopped
2 cups fennel…
Plum Inspiration from Olympian Natalie Coughlin
The more I get to know Natalie Coughlin, the more I detect a kindred spirit (although she can swim a lot better than I can). As an Olympic medalist, Natalie is training almost constantly, yet she draws strength and balance from a nourishing lifestyle that includes fresh, seasonal foods (including veggies from her own garden)…
