As a child, I was a much pickier eater than I am now. Don’t get me wrong—I can still be picky, but to a far lesser extent. I wasn’t really a fan of going to restaurants that feature anything other than American or Mexican food, but I’m now thankful that my parents ignored my preferences at times and encouraged me to expand my horizons. I was probably about ten years old when my family first went ...
vegetarian
Lemony Avocado Orzo Salad with Lentils
In my opinion, some of the best vegan recipes are ones you don’t even intend to be vegan, but realize after making them that they are. My family wasn’t always semi-vegetarian. When I was about ten or so, we stopped eating beef and pork. To this day, I’m not entirely sure what my parents’ original justification was, whether it was for personal health reasons, environmental concerns, or ...
Roasted Red Pepper Sandwiches with Spicy Chipotle-Lime Carrot Slaw
This recipe is another one that I modeled after a favorite sandwich from a café. It’s a great quick lunch or dinner option that packs a ton of flavor in every refreshing yet satisfying bite. I actually prefer the sandwich in its vegetarian form, but I’ve seen it on the menu with sliced chicken as well, which would boost its protein content and keep you full even longer. For the carrot slaw, I ...
Dill Potato Salad
Potato salad is one of my favorite summertime side dishes any-season comfort foods. Its wide adaptability virtually guarantees that everyone can find a version they’ll love—don’t like celery? Skip it. Not crazy about mustard? Leave it out. What I particularly like about this version is that by using small yellow potatoes rather than russets, you get a satisfyingly creamy salad even though there is ...