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Celeriac and Apple Soup with Parmesan Frico
Celeriac (otherwise known as celery root) is one ugly vegetable. Luckily, it doesn’t have to get by on looks alone because its flavor is sublimely beautiful. I think its taste can best be described as lying somewhere between parsley and celery. … Continue reading
You Say Frittata, I Say Tortilla
For some reason, last week every time I went to the market, I thought I needed more eggs, leaving me with 3 dozen eggs sitting in my fridge, taking up space. Annoying. But sometimes a silly mistake like that is … Continue reading
Spanish Shrimp, Tomato, and Orzo Salad
The kids are back in school, the pools are closed, and vacation is already a distant memory. But don’t even try telling summer that it’s over. It’s hot as Hades out there. And by the looks of the farmers’ markets, summer is … Continue reading
Beet Tabbouleh
Herbs are everywhere you look at this time of year. Farmers’ markets and CSA baskets are brimming with them and gardens are positively taken over with the lush likes of parsley, mint, and basil. Seems like a good time to serve … Continue reading
Green and Golden Snap Peas with Poached Chicken
It’s not often that I come across a vegetable I haven’t tried. But last week at the TaSH Farmer’s Market, I did just that. Purdy’s Farmer and the Fish based out of North Salem were featuring golden sugar snap peas, the first I’ve ever … Continue reading
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Tagged arugula, chicken, golden snap peas, green snap peas, main salad, poached chicken, salad, snap peas, sugar snap peas
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Baby Bok Choy with Chicken and Shrimp
Beautiful baby bok choy from Ironwood Farm was the highlight of my CSA basket this week. It helped make a “back to work” Tuesday just a little bit brighter. After weeks of travel and house guests, a quiet night with … Continue reading
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Tagged Asian, baby bok choy, bok choy, chicken, Chinese, fast Asian, midweek, shrimp, stir-fry
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Vodka-Cured Salmon Gravlax
Sometimes we forget that just as vegetables and fruit have a season, so too do fish. Sure there are farm raised fish available throughout the year, but sustainable, wild caught seafood is definitely the better way to go. Late spring ushers … Continue reading
Thai Larb with Quick Pickle
Continuing on the theme of midweek meals, here’s an example of a quick cook dish I served all the time when I lived in Australia. Thai food is everywhere Down Under and the essential ingredients used in Thai cooking (think lemongrass, kaffir lime, and … Continue reading
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Tagged Asian, cilantro, cucumbers, fast, ground turkey, larb, lettuce wraps, midweek, pickle, thai, turkey
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Midweek Mexican Chicken
Now that my kids are a little bit older and just a wee bit more self sufficient, I’m starting to ramp up the work I’m taking on. On the one hand, “Yay!” On the other, “Sigh.” It’s bitter sweet, like most … Continue reading
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Tagged black beans, chicken, chicken thighs, chile, corn, Mexican, midweek meal
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the ripe earth 