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Cast Iron Blood Orange Chicken and Carrots
I should be tired of citrus fruits after this long winter of – well – citrus fruits. But, I’m not. In fact, when I cut into this orange a tear
Blackened Vermouth Chicken with Chilies
I still keep good white wine around to add some flavors to sauces – but only just barely. My heart now officially belongs to dry vermouth. It makes pan sauces
CategoriesBreakfast/Brunch Dessert Featured Holidays/Events Vegetarian
Broiled Honey Butter Grapefruit
My maternal grandfather farmed all day, enjoyed a tipple in the evening while he played guitar, adored his wife and family, and gave any spare time he had to anyone
Maple Chili Blood Orange Salad
Jedd has been making himself a spinach salad every morning for breakfast along with his eggs. Which to me just makes good sense, because greens are refreshing – which is
CategoriesChicken Condiments/Spices Dinner Featured Holidays/Events
Sumac Pomegranate and Cumin Chicken
Once you start playing with pomegranates, it’s hard to stop playing with pomegranates. Last week it was ice cream, this week it’s this luscious chicken. Pomegranates are bright and tangy
CategoriesDessert Featured Holidays/Events Vegetarian
Pomegranate, Rosewater, Honey and Cardamom Ice Cream
My aunt has started keeping bees, and I was the lucky recipient of some of her honey. And with that in mind, I decided to make a dessert that was
Instant Pot Pulled Chicken
This recipe couldn’t be simpler or more utilitarian. Who doesn’t need easy chicken that can function in pretty much any dish from chicken noodle soup to enchiladas, from a freezer
Apple and Mint Pancakes
Sadly – oh so sadly – our farmers market season is winding down. But currently, we’re in the incredible sweet spot of produce and fruit. Kale, squash, tomatoes, and hot
CategoriesAppetizer Bread/Baking Cheese Dinner Featured Vegetarian
Weeknight Thyme Tomato Tart
I love savory tarts. I could eat them nearly every night for dinner. Whether the base is pie dough, phyllo, or puff pastry, the combination of vegetables and cheese makes
CategoriesChicken Condiments/Spices Dinner Featured Holidays/Events
Spicy Pomegranate, Rose, and Sumac Chicken
I’ve wanted to play with pomegranate molasses for a while, but I kept forgetting to put it on the shopping list. And then finally once I got through a huge
CategoriesBread/Baking Featured Side Dishes Vegetarian
Hands-Off Roasted Butternut Squash
A few years ago I had an unruly butternut squash that refused to be cubed. Maybe my knife was a little dull. Maybe I hadn’t had my Wheaties that morning.
CategoriesDrinks Featured Vegetarian
Basil Blueberry Highball
If you’re still lucky enough to have some of the season’s last blueberries in your possession, this luscious little cocktail is the perfect way to celebrate summer and the impending
Pearl Barley and Tatsoi Soup
If bright bok choy and baby mustard greens had a love child, it would be tatsoi. It’s one of my favorite summer treats, and it’s perfect in this hearty
CategoriesDessert Featured Holidays/Events Vegetarian
Chili Chocolate Coconut Bites
Earlier today I saw a television ad for an Almond Joy bar and I thought, “Wow. I haven’t had one of those since about 2002. Man, does that look insanely
CategoriesBeverages Featured Holidays/Events Vegetarian
Blueberry Switchel
I feel like I have a “drink opening problem.” Scratch that. I know I have a problem opening containers. I’ve been guzzling iced tea during this hot spell, and my
Bacon Caprese Farfalle Salad
I finally got smart (ish) today. With the CSA kicking into full swing, it’s easy to let things languish or get buried in the fridge. So, I poured myself a