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Yellow Plum Friands
These delicious cakey muffins scream Australian coffeehouse like no other sweet treat I know. I’d wager that most of you here in the United States have never heard of friands but if you’ve ever enjoyed a financier cake in France, … Continue reading
Posted in dessert, snack
Tagged almond meal, cupcake, dessert, egg whites, muffin, plums
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Ground Cherry Cous Cous Salad
Ground cherry, gooseberry, husk tomato. They are all varietals on the same wonderful theme. If you live in England, gooseberries are the varietal you’re likely familiar with, and there they are most often baked into sweet confections. Here in the United States, … Continue reading
Posted in salad, side
Tagged cape gooseberry, cous cous, couscous, ground cherry, husk tomato, Israeli cous cous, pearl cous cous
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Blueberries and Greens Salad
I love fruit in savory salads, so much so that when I was working as a food editor in Australia, at one point my boss had to tell me to knock it off with all the fruit in the salad. … Continue reading
Posted in appetizer, lunch, salad, side, Uncategorized
Tagged blueberries, cheese, dressing, greens, salad, vanilla, walnuts
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Pickled Cucumber and Shrimp Salad with Red Shiso
This week we take a culinary trip to Japan thanks to the exotic, gorgeous, and fragrant red shiso that has arrived in my CSA box. You may not be familiar with this herb, but if you’ve eaten sushi, you’ve probably seen … Continue reading
Posted in lunch, main, salad
Tagged cucumber, Japanese, pickle, red shiso, rice wine vinegar, salad, sesame dressing, shiso, shrimp
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Apricot Clafoutis
Let me preface this baking recipe by admitting that I am not much of a baker. Savory food is where it’s at for me. I like to toss my ingredients in the pan and see what kind of magic I can … Continue reading
Kale and White Beans on Roasted Eggplant
While I often serve kale raw, I also like to enjoy it warm from time to time. I don’t cook it to death, just long enough for it to slightly wilt and soak up the flavorings in the pan. In this case, … Continue reading
Fairy Tale Eggplant Caponata
Most cultures in the world can claim a version (or versions for that matter) of a vegetable stew featuring eggplant, pepper, onion, and tomato. Ratatouille from the South of France is undoubtedly the most famous, thanks in no small part to the animated movie of … Continue reading
Cucumber Agua Refrescante
The cucumbers just keep on a-coming. So too then will the cucumber recipes. I try to steer away from sugary juices and sodas but, with this heat, a cooling drink of some sort is a necessity. Of course, there’s always water. … Continue reading
Deconstructed Breakfast Parfait with Sweet and Salty Granola
The classic breakfast parfait. If you’ve frequented a Starbucks in the last several years (or for that matter, a McDonalds), you know what I’m referring to here. It’s a simple layered dish of yogurt, fruit, and granola. And it’s a ubiquitous … Continue reading
Avocado, Tomato, and Corn Salad with Creamy Tomatillo Vinaigrette
Tomatillos arrived this week! My husband (who you may remember, hails from New Mexico) cannot be happier. So for his birthday this week, I’ve cooked up this roasty, toasty, creamy tomatillo vinaigrette. It’s a super versatile dressing that is lovely on just about … Continue reading
the ripe earth 