Sara Dickerman
Sara Dickerman is a former restaurant cook, and a James Beard Award-winning food writer. She is the co-creator of Bon Appetit’s popular Food Lover’s Cleanse, and her recipes and writing have also appeared in The New York Times, Sunset, Slate, and many more publications. She lives in Seattle with her family.
Seared Swordfish with Fennel and Endive
Feel free to substitute chard and radicchio for the endive.
Chard and Chard Stems with Sautéed Shiitakes
Rainbow chard stems are among the tastiest in the greens department. They do take a bit longer to cook, so get them into the pan a bit before you add the green leaves.
Red Rice Congee with Chicken, Kimchi, and Mushrooms
Congee, a savory rice porridge, works for any meal. For a vegetarian version of this recipe, skip the chicken and use vegetable broth instead.
Everything You Need to Get Ready for the 2015 Food Lover's Cleanse
We are so excited to be launching the Fifth Annual Food Lover’s Cleanse on January 2. Here's how to get prepared
Gochujang-and-Sesame-Roasted Winter Squash
This would work with any other winter squash—acorn and delicata don't even have to be peeled.
Big Batch of Oven-Steamed Beets
This steam-roasting method (high heat, covered pan) is the best; the liquid prevents the beets from drying out.
Beet Soup with Caraway
After making this soup, you'll have plenty of beets left over for tossing into salads at lunch.
Sara's Cleanse Diary, Day 15: That's a Wrap!
After two weeks of the Food Lover's Cleanse, Sara Dickerman shares lessons she's learned—and hopes for the coming year
Sara's Cleanse Diary, Day 14: Salad Fatigue
Nearly at the end of her Food Lover's Cleanse, Sara Dickerman is succumbing to greens fatigue—and looking forward to some cold pizza
Menu for Jan. 15, Day 14 of the Food Lover's Cleanse
Your final dinner for the Food Lover's Cleanse? Salmon. Plus, a filling kale salad, Greek yogurt with apple and pomegranates, and a cheesy snack
Sara's Cleanse Diary, Day 13: Breakfast Club
If the Food Lover's Cleanse has taught Sara Dickerman anything, it's that breakfast, often a time for comfort and tradition, can also be full of variety
Menu for January 14, Day 13 of The Food Lover's Cleanse
The menu for day 13 of the Food Lover's Cleanse features fried eggs with farrotto, an avocado-grapefruit salad, coconut-scented rice, tofu stir-fry, and citrus
Sara's Cleanse Diary, Day 12: The Psychology of Soup
If the Food Lover's Cleanse is partly about learning to eat in season, then, as Sara Dickerman reports, getting a pot of soup on the stove is only natural
Menu for Jan. 13, Day 12 of the Food Lover's Cleanse 2014
Day 12 of the Food Lover's Cleanse includes a filling smoothie, chicken salad, and tomato farroto
Menu for Jan. 12, Day 11 of the Food Lover's Cleanse 2014
Day 11 of the Food Lover's Cleanse includes quinoa oatmeal, pork salad, crudités, and chicken in a pot
Sara's Cleanse Diary, Day 11: The Entertainer
A day after her dinner party, Food Lover's Cleanse guru Sara Dickerman reflects on lessons learned—for serving guests or just her family