Archive - Gentle Foods by Christina Chaey

May 2025

Rhubarb Cornmeal Shortcakes

A sweet little baking project for your weekend

May 16 •

Christina Chaey

A 7-ingredient spring pasta, sprout inspo, and the world's best granola

Gentle Pleasures for your Mother's Day Sunday

May 11 •

Christina Chaey

An edible countertop project for wannabe gardeners

Plus: a smart spring produce strategy and the case for not saving the good stuff

May 5 •

Christina Chaey

Gorgeous bento lunches for cherry blossom season

With graphic designer and home cook extraordinaire Leanne Gan

May 1 •

Christina Chaey

April 2025

3 things bringing me joy right now

Tempeh tacos, a fancy N/A spritz, and an addicting card game

Apr 28 •

Christina Chaey

Green-Garlic Shrimp Toasts

A decadent party snack, all dressed up for spring

Apr 25 •

Christina Chaey

The trick that makes restaurant carrots so good

And a mini recipe for recreating them at home

Apr 21 •

Christina Chaey

Asparagus, Tofu, and Coconut Stir-Fry

A bold-flavored weeknight dinner starring supermarket spears

Apr 17 •

Christina Chaey

Kevin Gnapoor's dal, and an oddly satisfying spring cleaning project

Gentle Pleasures #5

Apr 14 •

Christina Chaey

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