Cook Food. Mostly Plants.

A few weeks ago, while lunching outdoors in Berkeley on a shady patio, basking in the summery summertime, I was offered a bite of potato sal...

You may have noticed that I have a thing about conquering new foods. First it was kale , I think. Then fish . Cauliflower went from du...

Time is short. Food is delicious. What to do? A simple pot of home-cooked beans can form a delectable base for every meal from breakfast to ...

'Tis the season for green garlic. Which means: Make this. Ingredients 4 ripe avocados 2 tbsp minced green garlic (or sub 2 sm...

This, my friends, is a don’t worry dish. As in: Don’t worry. It will all turn out just fine. Ingredients 3 cups corkscrew pasta (b...

This one is delightful. Butternut squash, braised kale, hazelnut, and Meyer lemon combine to produce blissful happiness. With undertones of ...

In the mood for something decadent? Look no further. A perfect holiday sandwich. Or morning sandwich. Or evening sandwich. Anytime, really. ...

Easy, different, and delectable. Ingredients Olive oil 2 medium leeks, halved lengthwise, cleaned thoroughly, and sliced into half ri...

The thing about wandering the streets of Paris in search of various foodie quests nominated by the brilliant Clothilde Dusoulier is that o...

Every now and then, people express surprise that I eat meat. Like this: "You ate a STEAK? That's not plants." Or: "Bac...