A slower rhythm for modern life From the kitchen

Food · At home

Simple meals,
made often.

Everyday food guided by the season, the market and whatever is close at hand.

From my kitchen

A record of the meals I return to—vegetables, grains, fish, herbs and generous plates made for sharing. Recipes and kitchen notes will find their way here over time.

Chicken and dressed greens with a full slice of rustic bread

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Garlic Chicken & Greens

Tender garlic-sautéed chicken over dressed spinach, served with a slice of rustic sourdough.

Lamb chops with broccoli rice and herb yogurt

02 / 24

Rosemary Lamb Chops

Rosemary-seared lamb chops over broccoli rice, finished with cool, peppered herb yogurt.

Salmon with broccoli, brown rice and herb yogurt

03 / 24

Salmon, Broccoli & Rice

Pan-seared salmon with tender broccoli, brown rice and a spoonful of bright herb yogurt.

Breaded tilapia with broccoli quinoa

04 / 24

Breaded Tilapia & Broccoli Quinoa

Crisp breaded tilapia served with fluffy quinoa folded through fresh broccoli.

Rosemary steak with vegetables and pickled cabbage

05 / 24

Steak & Garden Vegetables

Rosemary-seared steak with crisp garden vegetables and a bright tangle of pickled cabbage.

Salmon with farfalle, spinach and toasted pumpkin seeds

06 / 24

Salmon & Spinach Farfalle

Spice-crusted salmon over farfalle and spinach, finished with toasted pumpkin seeds.

Slow-simmered black beans with peppers

07 / 24

Slow-Simmered Black Beans

Velvety black beans cooked low and slow with sweet peppers, aromatics and deep savory spice.

Rosemary lemon chicken with kisir

08 / 24

Rosemary-Lemon Chicken & Kisir

Juicy rosemary-lemon chicken alongside herb-laced kisir and a caramelized lemon wedge.

Beef meatballs with garlicky greens and tomato bulgur

09 / 24

Meatballs, Greens & Bulgur

Herbed beef meatballs with garlicky greens and tomato bulgur, cooled with creamy yogurt.

Savory cabbage and ground beef with rice and orzo

10 / 24

Savory Cabbage & Rice

Tender cabbage and ground beef served beside buttery rice and toasted orzo.

Turmeric lentils with kale and carrots

11 / 24

Turmeric Lentils & Greens

Gently braised lentils with kale, carrots and tender cabbage in a fragrant golden broth.

Braised chicken with carrots and celery over rice

12 / 24

Braised Chicken & Rice

Slow-braised chicken with carrots, celery and tomato spooned generously over rice.

Thai-style beef larb with mint and herbs

13 / 24

Beef Larb with Fresh Herbs

Thai-style beef larb brightened with lime, shallot, mint and a generous handful of fresh herbs.

Sesame salmon with soba noodles and scallions

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Sesame Salmon & Soba

Flaked salmon with scallion-sesame soba noodles, finished with a gentle touch of chile.

Bok choy, mushrooms, savory mince and purple rice

15 / 24

Bok Choy, Mushrooms & Rice

Savory ginger-seasoned mince with tender bok choy and shiitakes over nutty purple rice.

Spaghetti with beef and tomato ragù

16 / 24

Rustic Beef Bolognese

Slow-simmered beef and tomato ragù spooned over al dente spaghetti with fresh basil.

Steak with chimichurri, black beans and rice

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Chimichurri Steak, Rice & Beans

Juicy medium-rare steak with black beans and rice, brightened by herbaceous chimichurri.

Blueberry pie with a star-topped pastry crust

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Star-Topped Blueberry Pie

A buttery pastry crust filled with jammy blueberries and served by the generous slice.

French onion soup with melted cheese toast

19 / 24

French Onion Soup

Deeply caramelized onion broth crowned with crisp sourdough and bubbling melted cheese.

Thai basil chicken with red chile and rice

20 / 24

Thai Basil Chicken & Rice

Fragrant basil chicken with red chile over steamed rice, balanced with a savory-sweet finish.

Creamy beef and mushroom rotini

21 / 24

Creamy Beef & Mushroom Rotini

Tender beef and mushrooms folded through rotini in a silky, peppered cream sauce.

Herbed chicken and vegetable soup

22 / 24

Herbed Chicken Vegetable Soup

A light chicken broth brimming with vegetables, tender meat, dill and fresh parsley.

Red curry chicken and vegetables with avocado

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Red Curry Chicken & Avocado

Thai-inspired red curry chicken and vegetables finished with cool, creamy avocado.

Pineapple shrimp fried rice with egg and cashews

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Pineapple Shrimp Fried Rice

Wok-tossed rice with seared shrimp, pineapple, egg, cashews and fresh scallions.