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December 3, 2023March 19, 2025

Vol. X: In the Kitchen: Winter

Vol. 10: In the Kitchen: Winter

When I’m making dinner this time of year (i.e. shorter days plus holiday chaos), I want a no fuss recipe and something healthy that can be ready in 30 minutes (give or take). This recipe is exactly that! It is great for weeknight family meals, and is also a perfect dish for entertaining with minimal prep. The chickpeas and dijon sauce take the basic salmon + broccoli pairing up a notch, and it looks beautiful on the plate. I have also included some of my essential kitchen tools that I turn to again and again this time of year — either time-savers or hardworking pieces. Hope you enjoy!

We use this all the time, especially during soup season!

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This tablecloth is on our kitchen table right now. It hides spills and stains brilliantly!

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Favorite mixing bowls

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My wooden salad bowl is a constant go-to for me. I have a vintage 20" one that my grandmother passed down to me and use it every time we have friends over!

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Classic + simple tea towels

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Time-saving garlic press

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Love these mixing cups for dressings and sauces

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Linen apron for when you have to cook in your work clothes!

2-3 salmon filets 1 can (15.5oz) of chickpeas 1 large head of broccoli Cooking oil (macadamia or olive) Dijon mustard Champagne vinegar Scallions

1. Set oven to 425°F. 2. Drain canned chickpeas and arrange them on a sheet pan. Drizzle with oil and put it in the oven while it preheats. 3. Chop broccoli and add it to the sheet pan with some more oil and salt + pepper. 4. Once the oven is preheated, pat the salmon filets dry and add them to the sheet pan. Drizzle with oil and salt + pepper. Bake for 12 minutes. 5. While the salmon, chickpeas, and broccoli are in the oven, mix together a dollop of dijon mustard and a 50/50 mixture of champagne vinegar and olive oil. Add salt + pepper to taste. 6. Chop 3 scallions. 7. Plate with the broccoli and chickpeas arranged around the salmon. Drizzle dressing on predominantly the veggies and top the dish with chopped scallions.

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