Dress Your Pasta Salad With a Tub of Dip
Just like any other salad, making a good pasta salad is all about creating a balance of flavors and textures. The textures, in this case, are tender noodles, paired with…
This Two-Ingredient Strawberry Sambal Salsa Will Knock Your Socks Off
My kitchen produces two things each year that are universally loved by my friends: sambal and fresh, fermented salsa. It did not occur to me to combine the two until…
This Trader Joe’s Dip Makes a Pretty Great Soup
I am a big Facebook group lurker. Anytime I’ve tried to be more active, and post or reply to someone else’s post, something annoying happens, and I end up quitting…
You Can Turn Any Chili Into a Meaty Dip
It’s not weird to have leftover chili. Between the time commitment, ingredient list, and cook time, I usually make a double or triple batch and eat throughout the rest of…
The Best Bean Dips Are Made With Flour
When pursuing the perfect bean dip, you either end up with a claggy, dense, muddy brick, or a light, smooth, silky spread. Let’s avoid the brick. The best way to…
Waffle Some Eggplant for a Charred Treat
I love eggplant, but I don’t like futzing with eggplant. I’m not big on soaking, and only salt it half of the time, not because I think I’m too good…
How to Make the Perfect Grain Bowl
The allure of grain bowls, Buddha bowls, and protein bowls is that, if they’re made right, the quantity and diversity of ingredients keep your palate interested until the very last…
The Best Way to Eat the Crumbs From a Bag of Chips
Photo: Valerii__Dex (Shutterstock) Eating chips and dip is a streamlined activity. There’s no need for utensils or plates, as the delivery system for your dip is, itself, entirely edible, and…
How to Make Silky Sauces With More Plants and Less Dairy
A good sauce doesn’t have to be loaded with milk, cheese, and butter. The wonderful thing about plants and plant-based ingredients is how flexible they can be. Whether you’re vegan,…
Allow Me to Suggest Inverted Chips and Dip
Photo: Olga Dubravina (Shutterstock) Last weekend was a very social one. I met my gym friends for lunch, then walked to one of Portland’s bougiest grocers (Providore) to pick up…