Roasted Root Veggies with Lentils and Yogurt

It’s simple — sheet-pan roasted veggies topped with lentils on a bed of non-fat greek yogurt for extra richness.

Dinner, Lunch, Vegetarian, Roasted, SidesStaci JanikOctober 21, 2022paprika, carrot, pumpkin seeds, yogurt, scallions, feta, cumin, fennel seed, lentils, red onion, garlicComment

Singapore Noodles

One of (not so many) restaurants we’ve found to be consistently good here serves Singapore Noodles and it's a consistent take-out favorite in our household.

Cannellini Bean Soup with Sage and Parmesan

We’ve had this on our list of soups to make for a while. This past Sunday, The New York Times featured this recipe in their “At Home” section, but their version calls for a slow cooker.

Dinner, Fall, SoupStaci JanikSeptember 24, 2020carrot, herbs, soup, fall, garlic, sage, salt pork, parmesan cheese, cannellini beans, onionComment

Cauliflower and Carrot Salad with Honey-Drizzled Halloumi, Roasted Dates and Fresh Mint

Halloumi is my favorite meat substitute. It has a high melting point so it can easily be fried or grilled.

Dinner, Summer, Salad, CheeseStaci JanikSeptember 23, 2020carrot, salad, healthy, honey, arugula, hummus, cauliflower, Za'atar, Medjool dates, mint, shallot, herbs Comment

Roasted Cauliflower Soup

The aromatic base is onion, garlic, celery, and carrot with the roasted cauliflower added for flavor and texture. To keep it light, I’ve skipped the heavy cream, and the lemon juice is the final touch, adding brightness and balance.

Lunch, Dinner, Fall, Vegetarian, Roasted, SoupStaci JanikSeptember 20, 2020herbs, garlic, onion, carrot, butter, roasted, celery, cauliflowerComment

Spicy Barbecue Chicken Salad with Charred Corn and Miso Ranch Dressing

Fresh and colorful, this summer salad is both healthy and satisfying.

Dinner, Summer, Salad, Sauces, MeatStaci JanikAugust 30, 2020carrot, salad, chicken, healthy, buttermilk, miso, red pepper, honey, hot sauce, barbeque sauce, charred cornComment

Beef Bolognese with Fresh Pappardelle

Rich, & hearty, this bolognese is an Italian meat sauce made of ground beef & salt pork, carrots, celery, and white wine.

Dinner, PastaStaci JanikAugust 26, 2020pasta, tomato, pappardelle, celery, carrot, onion, beef, salt porkComment

Kimchi Fried Rice

The best kimchi rice I’ve ever had was a fixture on the menu at a beloved Japanese restaurant in Atlanta that has since closed. It consisted of sliced pork belly, kimchi fried rice, and the most perfect sunny-side-up egg.

Meat, Bowl, Lunch, Fried RiceStaci JanikAugust 6, 2020herbs, garlic, onion, fried rice, kimchi, salt pork, green onions, carrot, turmeric, sesame seeds, butter, peasComment