Family Food Blog 

This is the Little Black Dress of Tofu. I KNOW it's weird to compare tofu to a little black dress, but hear me out. This tofu is simple,...

This Fall Roasted Vegetable dish is the salad version of Thanksgiving Stuffing. It has all of the key thanksgiving flavors, but with more...

This bread is a Rochester staple. It's so addictive that people here call it "Crack Bread." It's kinda like focaccia, except maybe a tiny bit like a savory fried dough, except, not really like either of those. It has a crust that shatters when you bite into it, giant air bubbles and a the softest pillowy texture. It's perfect as a base for your favorite dips, a side for burrata-caprase salad, or just tearing off warm salty hunks as you stand in the kitchen waiting for the res

I believe that rice should be treated like pasta: In times of emotional stress it should be eaten as a comfort food with a little...

Do you remember a few summers ago when everyone was sprinkling chili powder, salt and lime on top of fruit? At first it was delicious,...

Despite my kids' requests, I had not made these coconut-coconut-banana muffins since before we left Michigan. For some reason I recently...

Last weekend I had the pleasure of bringing treats to my middle child's spring piano recital. The recital was lovely, all the kids did a...

When the weather gets warm and I cannot bring myself roast vegetables because of how hot our oven makes our house, this is our answer to...

For several years I have been on a quest for the perfect veggie burger. I want tons of umami flavor, good texture, natural ingredients...

One of my favorite things from the late 90s was the overabundance of sun-dried tomatoes in oil. For example, there was a Cheese Cake...

I have had sumac in my spice rack for a while, and it's mostly gathered dust. Thanks to the prodding of my friend Emily I did some...

I have two fathers-in-law (that's like attorneys general right?). Sadly, my step-father-in-law, Tom, passed away almost 8 years ago. He...

At this point in the calendar year a vibrant fresh salads can seem hard to come by. In Michigan we're still weeks away from the smell of...

I recently learned to par-cook my oatmeal, and now I eat it on the regular. It only takes 5 minutes of prep the night before.

Once upon a time, lunch meant a burrito or a plate of ravioli, or (when pregnant) both! Now when I eat a lunch like that I have to lie...

In January, when the days short and I’m still overcoming my holiday hangover, I want something comforting and healthy. This granola...