Toasted Israeli Couscous with Roasted Vegetables
Israeli couscous (or pearled couscous) is my go-to ingredient when I want something easy yet scrumptious for dinner. Like many of my recipes, this can be adapted based on what you have in your kitchen...
View ArticleYeast-free whole wheat pizza dough
I was going to save this post for later this week, but after re-looking through the pictures and reminiscing on its deliciousness, I was anxious to share it. I made this pizza one school night when I...
View ArticleCornmeal Crusted Tofu
I’m living with two meat-lovers this summer who are skeptical of tofu…the texture just doesn’t do it for them. I totally understand — it took me a while to warm up to tofu myself. But I was determined...
View Article21 Hour Boule: the perfect loaf of bread
My friends may have thought I was a little crazy. A plain loaf of bread that takes 21 hours? To be honest, the process of making this bread did seem a bit like musical chairs, boule-style. They saw it...
View ArticleRomaine and Orange Salad with Toasted Almonds and Raspberry Vinaigrette
This delightful salad just radiates summer. I made it with my sister as part of a dinner party we hosted for our closest friends, and it was the perfect way to start off the meal. The dressing is...
View ArticleBlueberry Muffin Breakfast Pancakes
These are the type of pancakes you dream about the night before and wake up early to make (which is exactly what I did). They’re fluffy, fruity and downright delicious. By incorporating the fresh...
View ArticleVegan Lemon Poppyseed Muffins with Lemon Glaze
This past semester, I took my first philosophy class at Elon called Animal Captivity: Zoos, Sanctuaries, and Asylums. We discussed a range of fascinating topics — from the ethos of captivity to human...
View ArticleFocaccia Bread 2 Ways: Black Olive & Thyme and Parmesan
Warm, crusty bread is the perfect companion to a fresh pasta dinner. Although homemade dinner rolls or a chewy baguette never fail to satisfy, I have a newfound love for focaccia bread. Once you...
View ArticleJicama, Pomegranate and Citrus Salad
As I was flipping through a magazine the other day, I came across a recipe featuring jicama. I couldn’t tell you the last time I ate jicama, but it got me thinking about ways to use the intriguing...
View ArticleHomemade Lemon Larabars (Vegan Date & Nut Bars)
I’m obsessed with Larabars — not only because they taste delicious, but also because of the extremely short ingredient list, which is hard pressed to find in an energy bar. Lemon is my favorite...
View ArticleBaked Eggplant and Hummus Veggie Burgers
There seems to be an infinite number of recipes for homemade veggie burgers, which, although overwhelming, is also wonderful. Why? Because it means you can most likely find one that uses whatever you...
View ArticleHomemade Almond Milk
For my first post on Cooking Light’s blog, Simmer and Boil, I made and photographed homemade almond milk. I loved every part of the process, and being able to share with Cooking Light readers how...
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