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Hello Spring!
My local farmers’ market opens for the season this weekend and I am so ready for it. To honor that occasion, here’s a recipe for a classic French sauce to dress up the lovely greens that I’m eagerly anticipating. While they may … Continue reading
Posted in appetizer, side
Tagged asparagus, beurre blanc, butter sauce, fava beans, green vegetables, lemon, peas, side dish, spring vegetables
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Orange and Ginger Scented Broccoli
I write this post as I actively ignore the snow piled high outside my window and the single digit upon which my thermometer continues to hover. And so, I continue my quest to keep it green this cold, cold winter. Here, I’ve … Continue reading
A Little Side of Green
It is quite a challenge getting enough green veg into your diet during the winter months. Frozen peas anyone? Luckily hearty kale and chard can still be found floating around at the markets here and there. This kale greens saute cannot be simpler. … Continue reading
Posted in salad, side
Tagged kale, kale greens, red pepper flakes, saute, side, vegetarian
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Roasted Fennel and Leek Soup
Brrr. It’s cold out there. As temperatures plummet and the snow piles high, I recommend retreating indoors for some good old-fashioned soup making. Here’s the product of my last snow day: a roasty, toasty fennel and leek puree soup. Actually, this … Continue reading
Posted in lunch, main, side, soup
Tagged fennel, leek, potato, pureed soup, roasted fennel, soup, vegetarian
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Winter Potato Salad
Recently, our very own Jeanne McLaurin (resident Ripe Earth nutritionist) had the distinct pleasure of visiting Russia. She brought back with her hundreds of amazing photos, wild and enchanting stories, and awesome vodka. But more importantly, she returned with tons and tons of recipe … Continue reading
Posted in salad, side, Uncategorized
Tagged carrots, fingerlings, mayonnaise, peas, potato salad, Russian
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Celeriac Winter Slaw
Well hello there, Earthies. It’s been a while. Sorry for the prolonged absence but the holidays and other work took over for a bit. It’s good to be back! And back to reality it is. Sigh. As I’m sure many … Continue reading
Posted in salad, side
Tagged apples, buttermilk dressing, cabbage, caraway, celeriac, celery root, slaw, winter salad
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Sesame and Soy Baby Bok Choy
Right about this point in autumn, I begin to lament the lack of local green vegetables. I’m just a bit potatoed, turnipped, and squashed out. Luckily, winter bok choy is here to save the day. Hooray! Actually, bok choy used to be … Continue reading
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Tagged Asian greens, baby bok choy, bok choy, sambal, sesame, soy, winter greens
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Thanksgiving Green Beans, Minus the Mushroom Soup
For those of you who don’t yet have your Thanksgiving menu nailed down, here’s one more recipe before the big day. This is my modern take on the old school green bean casserole. Mind you, I struggled with whether I should … Continue reading
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Tagged baby bellas, green beans, haricot vert, mushrooms, Thanksgiving
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Two Cheese Potato Gratin
My brother hosts Thanksgiving dinner each year. It’s one of the best parties of the holiday season and it’s a meal I look forward to eagerly. You see, he’s got it down to a science. While he and my sister-in-law take … Continue reading
Sausage and Fig Stuffing
The food story that is virtually impossible to ignore throughout the month of November is, of course, Thanksgiving. In light of that, I thought I’d share some recipes with you that may help you get through the terrors of hosting … Continue reading
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