Lunch used to be a welcome break at the office or a fun break at school, and now? Ugh, it just the worst. Suddenly we’re all expected to stop the 30 things we are simultaneously giving 100% of our attention to make lunch, and who has the energy? The default […]
Savory Butternut Squash and Rice Tart
Serves 8 to 10 This Italian tart, known as Torta di Riso e Zucca, is perfect in the fall when squashes are in season. Serve this dish as a vegetarian main course for Thanksgiving, or alongside a simple salad for brunch. Ingredients Dough 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, sifted, plus […]
Savory Pies for Any Time of Day
Pies typically fall into one of three categories: fruit, cream, and custard. But there is one often-overlooked member of our pie family that deserves more attention than it gets. Savory pies! Pies can be filled with nearly any vegetable, cheese, or other savory ingredient, though the most familiar version is […]
Silky Zucchini Soup
Makes 4 servings This simple summer recipe is inspired by the menu at Savor on our San Antonio, Texas campus. Garnish the soup with diced, julienned, or shaved zucchini, if you like. We especially like it with a crusty piece of bread for dipping! This recipe makes about four 1 […]
Sweet and Spicy Ricotta Toast with Figs
Makes 4 servings If you like sweet but not spicy, skip the chili oil step. If you can’t get your hands on fresh figs, you can use fig jam, sliced berries, or peaches. For a vegetarian version, try adding salted nut butter or grilled eggplant. Ingredients 1/2 cup olive oil, […]
Tabbouleh
Makes 6 servings This Middle Eastern herb salad is fresh and bright, with a chewy bite from soaked bulgur wheat. Enjoy it over lettuce, stuffed into a pita, or served alongside hummus and warm flatbreads. Ingredients 1/2 cup fine bulgur wheat 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste 2 […]
Thanksgiving Lunch
An often overlooked element of Thanksgiving Day is lunch. Yes, you may be eating a big dinner, but that doesn’t mean you won’t be hungry until 7pm. If you are one of the many families who eat Thanksgiving dinner at 3pm, ignore this and go peruse our pie recipes. But […]
Tomato, Avocado, and Roasted Corn Salad with Chipotle-Sherry Vinaigrette
Makes 8 servings If you have the grill going, you can cook the corn on the grill instead of in the oven. Ingredients 4 ears corn on the cob with husks still attached Kosher salt, as needed 6 cups mesclun lettuce mix, rinsed and dried 3 red beefsteak tomatoes, sliced […]
Tomato, Mozzarella, and Basil Galette
Makes one 9-inch galette A galette is a free-form, rustic version of a tart with a savory or sweet filling. One of its main advantages is the ease and simplicity of preparation. For a particularly lovely and tasty presentation, select heirloom tomatoes in a variety of colors. Tomato and Goat […]
Tortino di Carciofi alla Maggiorana (Artichoke and Egg Tortino)
Makes 4 servings You can use practically any ingredient you like to make a tortino following this recipe: asparagus, peas, chicory or any wild greens, peppers, sausage, onion, cheeses, and so on. Cook the tortino in a non-stick pie pan or a cast-iron skillet. Ingredients 4 medium artichokes, cleaned (see […]
What I’m Cooking: Crispy Lamb Pitas
I am such a fan of gyros and souvlaki and other Greek and Mediterranean-style “things in pita.” I occasionally make gyro meat at home, though without a rotisserie, it doesn’t quite have the same charm. This week’s pitas were my simplified homage to this favorite food, and I actually think […]
What I’m Cooking: Green Bean and Potato Salad
The main course is sort of the easy part. We can all grill chicken or roast a pork loin, but with limited ingredients, it can be the sides that throw us off. You can only eat boxed macaroni and cheese so many times, even during a global pandemic. Veggie sides […]