Sauteed Garlic Spinach

This recipe is successful for two reasons: Sauteing the garlic slices in the cooking oil flavors the oil and therefore the spinach, and just wilting the spinach without overcooking ensures the spinach is soft and retains its moisture.

foodDara ChapmanMarch 23, 2019greens, spinach, garlic spinach

Crispy Roasted Smashed Potatoes

Note: Smashing parboiled potatoes before finishing them off in a hot oven creates satisfyingly crispy potatoes that are always a hit.

foodDara ChapmanMarch 23, 2019potato, potatoes, crispy potatoes, roasted potatoes

Roasted Ratatouille

This simple roasted vegetable dish is a perfect accompaniment to a summer feast and is a perfect way to show off freshly grown produce.

foodDara ChapmanMarch 22, 2019tomatoes, eggplant, zucchini, ratatouille

Roasted Broccoli Goma-ae

This sweet, savory, and nutty roasted broccoli amps up the traditional Japanese salad and is a perfect side dish to any Japanese menu.

foodDara ChapmanFebruary 28, 2019broccoli, goma-ae, gomaae, roasted broccoli, cruciferous

Black Lentil Bowl with Paneer and Tahini Dressing

Black lentil bowl with avocado, paneer, rapini, and sweet potato

foodDara ChapmanJanuary 23, 2019bowls, greens, grains, lentils, paneer, avocado, tahini, rapini, salad Comments

Crispy Chicken Thighs with Braised Kale and Creamy Polenta

This crispy chicken thighs recipe with kale and polenta is one of my go-to week night meals. It is simple to make and satisfying to eat!

foodDara ChapmanSeptember 15, 2018Chicken, chicken thighs, crispy chicken thighs, kale, polenta, creamy polenta, braised kale, greens, meat, meat & chickenComment

Salmon with Oven Dried Tomatoes & Chives

SALMON WITH OVEN DRIED TOMATOES & CHIVES

Sweet and sticky oven-dried tomatoes pair perfectly with seared salmon and chive butter.

foodDara ChapmanSeptember 9, 2018salmon, seared salmon, tomatoes, oven dried tomatoes, chives, chive, fish Comment

Watermelon Salad with Lemon and Basil

Nothing is fresher than this simple watermelon salad. The lemon and basil bring out the sweetness of the watermelon, so no other sweeteners are needed.

foodDara ChapmanSeptember 9, 2018watermelon, watermelon salad, basil, lemon, saladComment

Crab, Avocado, and Chive Omelette

Crab, avocado and chive omelette. This classic french technique for making an omelette is a perfect way to use up some leftover crab meat, or impress your friends at brunch

foodDara ChapmanSeptember 9, 2018omelette, Crab, crab omelette, avocado, chive, chives, eggsComment

Simple Garlic Green Beans

This simple garlic green beans recipe produces perfectly cooked garlic every time!

foodDara ChapmanSeptember 9, 2018green beans, garlic, simple, garlic green beans Comment

Setting Up the Outdoor Garden

Outdoor GardenDara ChapmanApril 29, 2018raised bed, single stemming tomatoes, soil amending

CHIVE BUTTER RECIPE

foodDara ChapmanApril 7, 2018chives, chive, chivebutter, compoundbutter, recipeComment

Week 6 Update and 1st Salad Harvest!

indoor garden, Outdoor GardenDara ChapmanMarch 26, 2018indoor vegetable garden, outdoor vegetable garden, seed starting, seedlings, salad, basil, cilantro, beets

Week 4 Indoor Vegetable Garden Update

indoor gardenDara ChapmanMarch 17, 2018indoor vegetable garden, lettuce, beets, cilantro, basil, radishes, urban garden

Blog - Recipes

This recipe is successful for two reasons: Sauteing the garlic slices in the cooking oil flavors the oil and therefore the spinach, and just wilting the spinach without overcooking ensures the spinach is soft and retains its moisture.

Note: Smashing parboiled potatoes before finishing them off in a hot oven creates satisfyingly crispy potatoes that are always a hit.

This simple roasted vegetable dish is a perfect accompaniment to a summer feast and is a perfect way to show off freshly grown produce.

This sweet, savory, and nutty roasted broccoli amps up the traditional Japanese salad and is a perfect side dish to any Japanese menu.