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Coconut Curry Carrot Soup

Photo by Goran Kosanovic for The Washington Post   This soup, a golden puree of carrots with curry spices (onion, garlic, cumin, coriander, turmeric, cayenne pepper) and coconut milk, is a supremely comforting and satisfying way to get your vegetables when it is cold outside. Serve this coconut curry carrot soup as a starter orRead More

Cheesy Pizza Dip

What could be more comforting than dipping bread into a bubbling hot dish of savory marinara sauce laden with melted cheese aka Cheesy Pizza Dip? For me, those warm-fuzzies are enhanced knowing it is good for you too.   Cheesy Pizza Dip   Ingredients 2 cups marinara sauce  ½ cup part-skim ricotta 1/3 cup shreddedRead More

Three Cheese Pasta and Vegetable Bake

Photo by Tom McCorkle and food styling by Gina Nistico; for The Washington Post   This spin on baked ziti captures all the comforting appeal of the classic in a better-for-you way. This three cheese pasta dish is made with whole grain pasta (although regular pasta would be fine, if you prefer it), packed with vegetablesRead More

Za’atar-Spiced Chickpea Pita Pizzas

Photo by Tom McCorkle and food styling by Gina Nistico; for The Washington Post   For these pita pizzas, chickpeas are mashed with olive oil and lemon juice just enough to come together, then seasoned with a generous amount of za’atar and piled onto pita bread along with tangy feta cheese, chopped fresh tomatoes andRead More

Basil Cream-Spinach and Chicken Skillet

Photo by Scott Suchman for The Washington Post   In this weeknight-easy chicken skillet dinner, saucy creamed spinach is served topped with chicken, promoting it from the occasional steakhouse side dish to the star of the plate. Milk, rather than cream, makes the spinach creamy but not overly rich, and Parmesan cheese and fresh basilRead More