March 2022

An eye towards spring

Easing out of winter with an eye towards spring—we’re still craving warm things from the oven but are looking to go a wee bit fresher and lighter. Having everyday dinners like this sriracha chicken in your repertoire makes getting dinner on the table a breeze. And there’s cake! An everyday kind of cake that only requires 15 minutes of your time, a single bowl, and a whisk. It’s having a moment around here. And the melty puddles of dark chocolate on top call to mind this Oscar Wilde quote —”Simple pleasures are the last healthy refuge in a complex world”.

Sriracha Chicken + Roasted Baby Bok Choy

A sweet and spicy sheet pan dinner

Serves 2
Ingredients:
1/4 cup sriracha
1/4 cup honey
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
4 bone-in, skin-on, chicken thighs
4 heads baby bok choy
Extra-virgin olive oil
Himalayan pink salt
Black sesame seeds
Optional accompaniment: forbidden rice

Instructions:
Fifteen minutes in advance of baking, add the sriracha, honey and sesame oil to a medium bowl and mix to combine. A…