Nothing Fancy

Alison Roman

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⭐⭐️️
Mar 2, 2020
Sticky Roasted Carrots with Citrus and Tahini
Sides
⭐⭐️️
Mar 1, 2020
Charred Corn and Scallions with Tomatillo
Salads
⭐⭐️⭐️️
Mar 1, 2020
Scallops with Spicy Beans, Tomatillo, and Citrus
Mains
⭐⭐️️
Feb 22, 2020
Peppers with Yuzu Kosho
Snacks
⭐⭐️️
Feb 23, 2020
Celery Salad with Cilantro and Sesame
Salads
⭐⭐️️
Feb 23, 2020
Salmon and Soy Citrusy Charred Scallions
Mains
⭐⭐️️
Feb 18, 2020
Garlicky Broccoli and Greens with Hazelnut and Coriander
Sides
⭐⭐️️
Feb 16, 2020
Citrusy Cucumbers with Red Onion and Toasted Sesame
Salads
⭐️
Feb 16, 2020
Tangy Roasted Mushrooms
Snacks
⭐⭐️⭐️️⭐️
Feb 16, 2020
Buttered Turmeric Rice with Crushed Almonds and Herbs
Sides
⭐⭐️⭐️️
Feb 16, 2020
Grilled Shrimp with Crushed Fresh Tomatoes and Lots of Lime
Mains
⭐⭐️️
Feb 16, 2020
Creamy Sesame Turmeric Dip
Snacks
⭐⭐️⭐️️
Feb 2, 2020
Overnight Focaccia, Tonight
Snacks
⭐⭐️⭐️️⭐️
Feb 2, 2020
Labne with Sizzled Scallions and Chile (Almost Ranch)
Snacks
⭐⭐️⭐️️
Jan 20, 2020
Roasted Squash with Yogurt and Spiced, Buttered Pistachios
Mains
⭐⭐️⭐️️
Jan 20, 2020
One-Pot Chicken with Dates and Caramelized Lemon
Mains
⭐⭐️⭐️️
Jan 18, 2020
Roasted Radishes with Green Goddess Butter
Sides
⭐⭐️⭐️️⭐️
Jan 18, 2020
Butcher's Steak with Dried Chiles and Salted Peanuts
Mains

Snacks

⭐⭐️️
Jul 6, 2020
Spicy, Giant Crunchy Corn
Snacks
⭐⭐️️
Jun 13, 2020
DIY Martini Bar
Snacks
⭐⭐️️
Jun 7, 2020
A Better Cheese Plate
Snacks
⭐⭐️⭐️️
Jun 7, 2020
A Very Fine Spritz
Snacks
⭐️
Jun 5, 2020
Slightly Sticky Walnuts with Sesame and Sumac
Snacks
⭐⭐️️
May 29, 2020
Seeded Breadsticks with Parmesan
Snacks
⭐️
May 20, 2020
Trout Roe on Buttered Toast with Lemony Herbs
Snacks
⭐⭐️⭐️️
May 21, 2020
A Better Garlic Bread / Caramelized Garlic on Toast with Anchovies
Snacks
⭐⭐️️
May 14, 2020
Crispy Vinegared Potatoes with Dried Chile
Snacks
⭐⭐️️
May 4, 2020
Creamy Goat Cheese with Lemony Za'atar
Snacks
⭐⭐️⭐️️
Apr 30, 2020
Crispy Haloumi with Honey and Pistachio
Snacks
⭐⭐️⭐️️
Apr 28, 2020
Smashed Eggs and Fancy Fish on Crackers
Snacks
⭐⭐️️
Apr 28, 2020
Lemony Aioli
Snacks
⭐⭐️️
Apr 27, 2020
Your Very Own Marinated Artichoke Hearts
Snacks
⭐⭐️️
Apr 24, 2020
Spicy Marinated Anchovies with Potato Chips
Snacks
⭐⭐️️
Apr 2, 2020
Fancy Citrusy Olives
Snacks
⭐⭐️️
Mar 31, 2020
Iceberg with Pecorino, Crushed Olives, and Pickled Chile
Snacks
⭐⭐️⭐️️
Mar 31, 2020
Spicy Tomato-Marinated Feta
Snacks
⭐⭐️️
Mar 26, 2020
Salad Bar Croutons
Snacks
⭐⭐️️
Mar 22, 2020
Vinegar-Marinated Butter Beans
Snacks
⭐⭐️⭐️️
Mar 19, 2020
Garlicky Beet Dip with Walnuts
Snacks
⭐⭐️️
Feb 22, 2020
Peppers with Yuzu Kosho
Snacks
⭐️
Feb 16, 2020
Tangy Roasted Mushrooms
Snacks
⭐⭐️️
Feb 16, 2020
Creamy Sesame Turmeric Dip
Snacks
⭐⭐️⭐️️
Feb 2, 2020
Overnight Focaccia, Tonight
Snacks
⭐⭐️⭐️️⭐️
Feb 2, 2020
Labne with Sizzled Scallions and Chile (Almost Ranch)
Snacks

Salads

⭐⭐️️
Aug 1, 2020
Vinegared Apples with Persimmon and White Cheddar
Salads
⭐⭐️️
Jul 10, 2020
Summer Squash with Basil, Parmesan, and Toasted Buckwheat
Salads
⭐⭐️️
Jul 2, 2020
Salted Citrus Salad with Fennel, Radish, and Olive
Salads
⭐⭐️️
May 29, 2020
Lemony White Beans and Escarole with Anchovy and Parmesan
Salads
⭐⭐️⭐️️
May 24, 2020
Melon with Crispy Ham and Ricotta Salata
Salads
⭐⭐️⭐️️
May 19, 2020
Smashed Cucumbers with Sizzled Turmeric and Garlic
Salads
⭐⭐️️
Apr 27, 2020
Tomatoes Dressed in Toasted Fennel and Anchovy
Salads
⭐⭐️️
Apr 20, 2020
Celery and Fennel with Walnuts and Blue Cheese
Salads
⭐⭐️⭐️️
Little Gems with Garlicky Lemon and Pistachio
Salads
⭐️
Apr 2, 2020
Chicories with Preserved Lemon, Yogurt, and Mint
Salads
⭐⭐️️
Mar 26, 2020
Perfect Herby Salad
Salads
⭐️
Mar 24, 2020
Escarole with Mustard and Spicy Guanciale Bread Crumbs
Salads
⭐⭐️️
Mar 18, 2020
Crushed Peas with Burrata and Black Olives
Salads
⭐️
Mar 7, 2020
Lemony Watercress with Raw and Toasted Fennel
Salads
⭐⭐️️
Mar 1, 2020
Charred Corn and Scallions with Tomatillo
Salads
⭐⭐️️
Feb 23, 2020
Celery Salad with Cilantro and Sesame
Salads
⭐⭐️️
Feb 16, 2020
Citrusy Cucumbers with Red Onion and Toasted Sesame
Salads

Sides

⭐️
Jul 2, 2020
Spicy Caramelized Leeks with Fresh Lemon
Sides
⭐⭐️️
Jun 24, 2020
Mustardy Green Beans with Anchovyed Walnuts
Sides
⭐⭐️️
Jun 10, 2020
Tomato-y Beans with Preserved Lemon and Bread Crumbs
Sides
⭐⭐️️
Jun 5, 2020
Grilled Carrots with Limey Hot Sauce and Cotija
Sides
⭐⭐️️
May 24, 2020
Baked Potato Bar
Sides
⭐⭐️️
May 24, 2020
The Greatest Creamed Greens
Sides
⭐⭐️️
May 21, 2020
Tiny Creamy Pasta with Black Pepper and Pecorino
Sides
⭐⭐️️
May 14, 2020
Spicy Red Cabbage with Sweet Onion and Lime
Sides
⭐⭐️️
Apr 20, 2020
Beets with Buttermilk and Walnuts
Sides
⭐⭐️⭐️️
Apr 15, 2020
A Big Pot of Brothy Beans
Sides
⭐⭐️⭐️️
Just-Cooked Cabbage with Butter, Anchovy, and Lemon
Sides
⭐⭐️️
Apr 7, 2020
Harissa-Braised Green Beans with Herbs
Sides
⭐⭐️️
Mar 31, 2020
Smashed Sweet Potatoes with Maple and Sour Cream
Sides
⭐⭐️️
Mar 26, 2020
Long-Roasted Eggplant with Garlic, Labne, and Tiny Chile Croutons
Sides
⭐️
Mar 24, 2020
Wine-Roasted Artichokes
Sides
⭐⭐️⭐️️
Mar 21, 2020
Farro with Toasted Fennel, Lemon, and Basil
Sides
⭐⭐️⭐️️
Mar 20, 2020
Black Lentils with Crispy Garlic and Labne
Sides
⭐️
Mar 19, 2020
Creamy cauliflower and Onion Gratin
Sides
⭐⭐️⭐️️
Mar 15, 2020
Hard-Roasted Spiced Cauliflower
Sides
⭐⭐️️
Mar 8, 2020
Crushed Baby Potatoes with Scallion, Celery, and Lots of Dill
Sides
⭐⭐️⭐️️
Mar 8, 2020
Frizzled Chickpeas and Onions with Feta and Oregano
Sides
⭐️
Mar 8, 2020
Steamed Broccoli: A Love Letter
Sides
⭐⭐️️
Mar 2, 2020
Sticky Roasted Carrots with Citrus and Tahini
Sides
⭐⭐️️
Feb 18, 2020
Garlicky Broccoli and Greens with Hazelnut and Coriander
Sides
⭐⭐️⭐️️⭐️
Feb 16, 2020
Buttered Turmeric Rice with Crushed Almonds and Herbs
Sides
⭐⭐️⭐️️
Jan 18, 2020
Roasted Radishes with Green Goddess Butter
Sides

Mains

⭐⭐️⭐️️
Aug 12, 2020
Spiced and Braised Short Ribs with Creamy Potatoes
Mains
⭐⭐️️
Jul 10, 2020
Grilled Trout with Green Goddess Butter (A Whole Fish! Yes, You Can!)
Mains
⭐⭐️️
Jul 6, 2020
Slow-Roasted Oregano Chicken with Buttered Tomatoes
Mains
⭐⭐️⭐️️
Jun 27, 2020
Soy-Braised Brisket with Caramelized Honey and Garlic
Mains
⭐⭐️⭐️️
Jun 24, 2020
Chicken and Mushroom Skillet Pie with Greens and Tarragon
Mains
⭐⭐️⭐️️
Jun 11, 2020
Coconut-Braised Chicken with Chickpeas and Lime
Mains
⭐⭐️⭐️️
Jun 5, 2020
Harissa-Rubbed Pork Shoulder with White Beans and Chard
Mains
⭐⭐️⭐️️
May 29, 2020
A Very Good Lasagna
Mains
⭐⭐️⭐️️
May 24, 2020
Low and Slow Rib Roast with Rosemary and Anchovy
Mains
⭐⭐️️
May 21, 2020
Lamb Chops for the Table
Mains
⭐️
May 19, 2020
Pan-Fried Sardines with Fried and Salted Lemons
Mains
⭐⭐️⭐️️
May 21, 2020
Sungold Pasta with Lemony Shellfish, Garlic, and Pistachios
Mains
⭐⭐️️
May 14, 2020
Sausage Party
Mains
⭐⭐️️
May 4, 2020
Grilled Lamb Shoulder over Fresh Garlicky Tomatoes
Mains
⭐⭐️️
Apr 30, 2020
Halibut with Asparagus and Brown-Buttered Peas
Mains
⭐⭐️⭐️️
Apr 27, 2020
Clams and Cod in Heavy Cream with Tiny Celery
Mains
⭐⭐️️
Apr 20, 2020
Yogurt-Marinated Leg of Lamb with Spicy Fennel and Sumac
Mains
⭐⭐️️
Apr 15, 2020
Citrus Chicken Rested in Herbs
Mains
⭐⭐️⭐️️
Apr 11, 2020
Kimchi-Braised Pork with Sesame and Egg Yolk
Mains
⭐⭐️⭐️️
Apr 9, 2020
Ricotta-Stuffed Shells with Burrata, Mushrooms, and Herbs
Mains
⭐⭐️⭐️️
Mar 31, 2020
Sticky Chili Chicken with Hot-and-Sour Pineapple
Mains
⭐⭐️⭐️️
Mar 22, 2020
Pizza Night
Mains
⭐⭐️️
Mar 19, 2020
Spicy Pork Meatballs in Brothy Tomatoes and Toasted Fennel
Mains
⭐⭐️⭐️️
Mar 18, 2020
Pot of Pasta with Broccoli Rabe and Chorizo Bread Crumbs
Mains
⭐⭐️⭐️️
Mar 8, 2020
Buttered Salmon with Red Onion and Dill
Mains
⭐⭐️⭐️️
Mar 7, 2020
Swordfish with Crushed Olives and Oregano
Mains
⭐⭐️⭐️️
Mar 1, 2020
Scallops with Spicy Beans, Tomatillo, and Citrus
Mains
⭐⭐️️
Feb 23, 2020
Salmon and Soy Citrusy Charred Scallions
Mains
⭐⭐️⭐️️
Feb 16, 2020
Grilled Shrimp with Crushed Fresh Tomatoes and Lots of Lime
Mains
⭐⭐️⭐️️
Jan 20, 2020
Roasted Squash with Yogurt and Spiced, Buttered Pistachios
Mains
⭐⭐️⭐️️
Jan 20, 2020
One-Pot Chicken with Dates and Caramelized Lemon
Mains
⭐⭐️⭐️️⭐️
Jan 18, 2020
Butcher's Steak with Dried Chiles and Salted Peanuts
Mains

After Dinner

⭐⭐️️
Aug 12, 2020
Sour Cherry and Sesame Galette
After Dinner
⭐⭐️️
Jul 17, 2020
Crispy Chocolate Cake with Hazelnut and Sour Cream
After Dinner
⭐⭐️️
Jul 15, 2020
Any Excuse to Make Shrimp Cocktail
After Dinner
⭐⭐️⭐️️
Jun 10, 2020
After-Dinner Drinks
After Dinner
⭐️
Jun 7, 2020
Upside-Down Apricot Tart
After Dinner
⭐⭐️⭐️️
May 21, 2020
Coconut Banana Cream Pudding
After Dinner
⭐️
May 11, 2020
Torn Plum Browned-Butter Cake
After Dinner
⭐️
May 4, 2020
Fruit on Ice
After Dinner
⭐⭐️️
Apr 28, 2020
Sheet Cake with Mascarpone and Coffee
After Dinner
⭐⭐️️
Apr 28, 2020
Almost Angel Food Cake
After Dinner
⭐⭐️⭐️️
Apr 20, 2020
Salted Honey Panna Cotta with Crushed Raspberries
After Dinner
⭐⭐️️
Apr 15, 2020
Casual Apple Tart with Caramelized Buttermilk
After Dinner
⭐⭐️️
Apr 5, 2020
Tiny, Salty, Chocolatey Cookies
After Dinner
⭐⭐️⭐️️
Mar 26, 2020
Lemony Turmeric Tea Cake
After Dinner
⭐⭐️⭐️️
Mar 8, 2020
Sweet and Salty Cream Cheese Tart
After Dinner
⭐⭐️⭐️️
Mar 7, 2020
Crushed Blackberry and Cornmeal Cake
After Dinner

Highest Rating

⭐⭐️⭐️️
Aug 12, 2020
Spiced and Braised Short Ribs with Creamy Potatoes
Mains
⭐⭐️⭐️️
Jun 27, 2020
Soy-Braised Brisket with Caramelized Honey and Garlic
Mains
⭐⭐️⭐️️
Jun 24, 2020
Chicken and Mushroom Skillet Pie with Greens and Tarragon
Mains
⭐⭐️⭐️️
Jun 11, 2020
Coconut-Braised Chicken with Chickpeas and Lime
Mains
⭐⭐️⭐️️
Jun 10, 2020
After-Dinner Drinks
After Dinner
⭐⭐️⭐️️
Jun 7, 2020
A Very Fine Spritz
Snacks
⭐⭐️⭐️️
Jun 5, 2020
Harissa-Rubbed Pork Shoulder with White Beans and Chard
Mains
⭐⭐️⭐️️
May 29, 2020
A Very Good Lasagna
Mains
⭐⭐️⭐️️
May 24, 2020
Melon with Crispy Ham and Ricotta Salata
Salads
⭐⭐️⭐️️
May 24, 2020
Low and Slow Rib Roast with Rosemary and Anchovy
Mains
⭐⭐️⭐️️
May 21, 2020
Coconut Banana Cream Pudding
After Dinner
⭐⭐️⭐️️
May 19, 2020
Smashed Cucumbers with Sizzled Turmeric and Garlic
Salads
⭐⭐️⭐️️
May 21, 2020
A Better Garlic Bread / Caramelized Garlic on Toast with Anchovies
Snacks
⭐⭐️⭐️️
May 21, 2020
Sungold Pasta with Lemony Shellfish, Garlic, and Pistachios
Mains
⭐⭐️⭐️️
Apr 30, 2020
Crispy Haloumi with Honey and Pistachio
Snacks
⭐⭐️⭐️️
Apr 28, 2020
Smashed Eggs and Fancy Fish on Crackers
Snacks
⭐⭐️⭐️️
Apr 27, 2020
Clams and Cod in Heavy Cream with Tiny Celery
Mains
⭐⭐️⭐️️
Apr 20, 2020
Salted Honey Panna Cotta with Crushed Raspberries
After Dinner
⭐⭐️⭐️️
Apr 15, 2020
A Big Pot of Brothy Beans
Sides
⭐⭐️⭐️️
Little Gems with Garlicky Lemon and Pistachio
Salads
⭐⭐️⭐️️
Apr 11, 2020
Kimchi-Braised Pork with Sesame and Egg Yolk
Mains
⭐⭐️⭐️️
Apr 9, 2020
Ricotta-Stuffed Shells with Burrata, Mushrooms, and Herbs
Mains
⭐⭐️⭐️️
Just-Cooked Cabbage with Butter, Anchovy, and Lemon
Sides
⭐⭐️⭐️️
Mar 31, 2020
Sticky Chili Chicken with Hot-and-Sour Pineapple
Mains
⭐⭐️⭐️️
Mar 31, 2020
Spicy Tomato-Marinated Feta
Snacks
⭐⭐️⭐️️
Mar 26, 2020
Lemony Turmeric Tea Cake
After Dinner
⭐⭐️⭐️️
Mar 21, 2020
Farro with Toasted Fennel, Lemon, and Basil
Sides
⭐⭐️⭐️️
Mar 22, 2020
Pizza Night
Mains
⭐⭐️⭐️️
Mar 20, 2020
Black Lentils with Crispy Garlic and Labne
Sides
⭐⭐️⭐️️
Mar 19, 2020
Garlicky Beet Dip with Walnuts
Snacks
⭐⭐️⭐️️
Mar 18, 2020
Pot of Pasta with Broccoli Rabe and Chorizo Bread Crumbs
Mains
⭐⭐️⭐️️
Mar 15, 2020
Hard-Roasted Spiced Cauliflower
Sides
⭐⭐️⭐️️
Mar 8, 2020
Sweet and Salty Cream Cheese Tart
After Dinner
⭐⭐️⭐️️
Mar 8, 2020
Buttered Salmon with Red Onion and Dill
Mains
⭐⭐️⭐️️
Mar 8, 2020
Frizzled Chickpeas and Onions with Feta and Oregano
Sides
⭐⭐️⭐️️
Mar 7, 2020
Crushed Blackberry and Cornmeal Cake
After Dinner
⭐⭐️⭐️️
Mar 7, 2020
Swordfish with Crushed Olives and Oregano
Mains
⭐⭐️⭐️️
Mar 1, 2020
Scallops with Spicy Beans, Tomatillo, and Citrus
Mains
⭐⭐️⭐️️
Feb 16, 2020
Grilled Shrimp with Crushed Fresh Tomatoes and Lots of Lime
Mains
⭐⭐️⭐️️
Feb 2, 2020
Overnight Focaccia, Tonight
Snacks
⭐⭐️⭐️️
Jan 20, 2020
Roasted Squash with Yogurt and Spiced, Buttered Pistachios
Mains
⭐⭐️⭐️️
Jan 20, 2020
One-Pot Chicken with Dates and Caramelized Lemon
Mains
⭐⭐️⭐️️
Jan 18, 2020
Roasted Radishes with Green Goddess Butter
Sides

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