Olga Massov

1 week ago | sandiegouniontribune.com | Olga Massov

By Olga MassovThe Washington PostWhen I think about cooking — and I think about cooking a lot — I generally divide it into everyday meals and special-occasion ones. Although both must be delicious, the former needs to be unfussy, practical and quick, preferably with minimal prep and cleanup, while the latter can be more of a project. I get especially excited when I find a dish that can work double duty as a dependable weeknight dinner and an impressive party main dish.

1 week ago | wvnews.com | Olga Massov

I’ve long been a celery apologist. It started in college, when one of my friends referred to it as “crunchy water,” implying that celery was boring, flavorless and pointless. It occurred to me right then and there that celery has a PR problem. It’s generally thought of as a background player, and never the star. Quick, how many dishes can you think of off the top of your head where celery gets top billing?

1 week ago | dailyherald.com | Olga Massov

Although lamb chops scottadito is traditionally made on the grill, this sheet pan version achieves similar results. Scottadito means “burn the fingers” in Italian, and while you won’t get the same level of smoky char that grilling delivers, the broiler-cooked chops pack a ton of flavor that belies the simplicity of the ingredients.

1 week ago | postguam.com | Olga Massov

I’ve long been a celery apologist. It started in college, when one of my friends referred to it as “crunchy water,” implying that celery was boring, flavorless and pointless. It occurred to me right then and there that celery has a PR problem. It’s generally thought of as a background player, never the star. Quick - how many dishes can you think of off the top of your head where celery gets top billing? There are a few that have transformed how I think about celery and that I still daydream about.

1 week ago | washingtonpost.com | Olga Massov

Celery takes the spotlight for a change in this beef stir-fry (washingtonpost.com) Celery takes the spotlight for a change in this beef stir-fry By Olga Massov 2025050113001200 This column comes from the Eat Voraciously newsletter. Sign up here to get one weeknight dinner recipe, tips for substitutions, techniques and more in your inbox Monday through Thursday. I've long been a celery apologist.