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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
When Life Gives You Apples…
I love cookbooks. I guess that must come as no surprise but I think it warrants stating. Even though I rarely “cook from a book,” I love to while away the hours flipping through their pages. So when I recently … Continue reading
Posted in breakfast, brunch, condiment, dessert, side
Tagged apples, applesauce, baked apples, cinnamon, sauces, sides, star anise
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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
Noodles with Carrots and Asian Greens
When I lived in Australia, I used to make salads like this one all the time. Asian greens of all stripes, from gai lan to choy sum, were available at every supermarket or green grocer. In the States, however, getting … Continue reading
Posted in lunch, salad, side
Tagged Asian greens, capellini, carrots, fish sauce, green onion, noodle salad, noodles, salad, sesame, side, vermicelli
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Tomato and Nectarine Salad with Basil Vinaigrette
Technically speaking, it’s a fruit salad. But practically speaking, it’s a sweet and savory accompaniment to any main course you may be grilling up this summer. Tomatoes and nectarines make beautiful music together in a dish that is truly a celebration of summer. … Continue reading
Posted in appetizer, brunch, lunch, salad, side
Tagged basil vinaigrette, fruit salad, nectarine, salad, summer salad, tomato, vinaigrette
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Pea Shoot and Squash Salad with Sweet Parsley Dressing
I fully recognize that some time in the next few weeks, squash and zucchini fatigue will begin to set in. But for now, I’m feeling super inspired by all they have to offer. I especially love baby yellow squash. … Continue reading
Posted in appetizer, lunch, side, snack
Tagged baby yellow squash, parsley, pea shoots, salad, squash, summer salad, sweet parsley dressing, vinaigrette
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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
Sweet and Sassy Salad Turnips
Fall turnips have got nothing on their spring-harvested baby cousins, which are sometimes referred to as salad turnips because they are delicious eaten raw as well as roasted. These turnips are crunchy and peppery, kind of like their other cousins: radishes. To … Continue reading
Posted in lunch, salad, side, snack
Tagged baby turnips, mixed greens, radishes, salad, sweet and sour, turnips, vinaigrette
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the ripe earth 