Great ideas! I especially like the one about soak/cook/ freeze your beans - It never occurred to me that we could freeze them for later. That is such a game changer! Thanks for sharing, Ali!
Great ideas, Ali! You know I have learned so much from you about cooking over the years! Your recipes (the sweet potato chili, you know I must always mention this one!) are among my go-to meals and I can personally attest to how amazing of a cook you are. I'll forever remember the taco bar you created for us at the spring retreat, and the box lunches you made for us to eat at the end of Old Mission Peninsula after our run. I hope you write more here about food, one of my favorite topics! I also hope you write a cookbook, or a book with food — I'd read both!
awww thanks Heather! I remember those two events as well! So much fun. I actually made MY chili the other day and thought of you!!!! And whenever someone asks for my chili recipe I actually send them to YOUR website!
Great ideas. I like Jenny Rosenstrach’s book The Weekday Vegetarians for all its “basics” in the back—dressing recipes, seasoned chickpea recipe, basic baked tofu etc. BTW I seem to be noticing za’atar recipes everywhere like it’s a trend, and I don’t have that spice blend so it is on my shopping list. Is this a relatively new thing? Also, I forgot until I was reading your post that I have tahini in my refrigerator. Does tahini go bad?
Thank Sarah! Yes, Jenny is great. I like her Substack as well. I'm big on one bowl meals too. Za'atar is one of those "new" things like quinoa I think. Recently "rediscovered" Middle Eastern spice. Regarding tahini, of course almost anything can go bad, but if it's in the fridge most likely it's fine (unless of course it's been 10 years!!!) As long as there is no mold and it doesn't smell rancid it should be fine. It will probably separate so just give it a good stir. It's my favorite for a quick sauce or dressing!
Great ideas! I especially like the one about soak/cook/ freeze your beans - It never occurred to me that we could freeze them for later. That is such a game changer! Thanks for sharing, Ali!
Yay!! I love when people learn new things!! It really is a great trick 😜
Great ideas, Ali! You know I have learned so much from you about cooking over the years! Your recipes (the sweet potato chili, you know I must always mention this one!) are among my go-to meals and I can personally attest to how amazing of a cook you are. I'll forever remember the taco bar you created for us at the spring retreat, and the box lunches you made for us to eat at the end of Old Mission Peninsula after our run. I hope you write more here about food, one of my favorite topics! I also hope you write a cookbook, or a book with food — I'd read both!
awww thanks Heather! I remember those two events as well! So much fun. I actually made MY chili the other day and thought of you!!!! And whenever someone asks for my chili recipe I actually send them to YOUR website!
I am waiting to read your cookbook. I know it’s going to be great. You are a good writer and I know how well you cook.❤️💌
Thank you Isiah! working on the germ of an idea for a book.... not sure if it will be a cookbook tho.... but there will be food!
Thanks for this one, Ali! I’ve been needing some fresh inspiration!
Let me know what you try!
Great ideas. I like Jenny Rosenstrach’s book The Weekday Vegetarians for all its “basics” in the back—dressing recipes, seasoned chickpea recipe, basic baked tofu etc. BTW I seem to be noticing za’atar recipes everywhere like it’s a trend, and I don’t have that spice blend so it is on my shopping list. Is this a relatively new thing? Also, I forgot until I was reading your post that I have tahini in my refrigerator. Does tahini go bad?
Thank Sarah! Yes, Jenny is great. I like her Substack as well. I'm big on one bowl meals too. Za'atar is one of those "new" things like quinoa I think. Recently "rediscovered" Middle Eastern spice. Regarding tahini, of course almost anything can go bad, but if it's in the fridge most likely it's fine (unless of course it's been 10 years!!!) As long as there is no mold and it doesn't smell rancid it should be fine. It will probably separate so just give it a good stir. It's my favorite for a quick sauce or dressing!
Thanks for the good ideas. All are familiar but a good reminder! Your meals are always delish!
Thanks Susan!