Sichuan Peppercorn and Star Anise Braised Shingo Pears
Are you looking for an insanely delicious treat? These pears fit the bill. They’re full of ginger and anise, with a titch of extra savory goodness from Sichuan peppercorns. Jedd’s
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Preserved Lemon and Pomegranate Chicken with Blood Orange Salsa
We’re all brave, and we’re all fearful. I can be pretty fearless in the kitchen. I throw flavors together like a drunk college student, and they generally work out pretty
Citrus Habanero Sauce
In the fall our farmers market is busting at the seams with hot peppers. They range from medium hot, to “What the hell is wrong with you? Why would you
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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
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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
Spicy Thai Noodle and Egg Stir Fry
What can you do with a bulb of kohlrabi, a few eggs, a dozen strands of chives and a handful of peanuts? No, this isn’t the season finale of Chopped.
Hot and Spicy Roasted Pecans
This time of year, all I want are homemade roasted nuts. (Correction, I’m actually a raging peanut addict all year long. But during the holidays, all I want are roasted
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Blueberry and Cranberry Chicken Mole
What’s rarer than a rose in February? How about a pint of gorgeous, plump blueberries that didn’t cost an arm and a leg. It was like a gift.
Sesame Gochujang Salad
This salad has heat. And by heat, I mean some lovely, lingering spice. Which means it would be perfect to bring to a picnic, or even to the batting cages
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Basil, Lime, Mint and Ginger Water
This recipe is a little slice of heaven on a 93° afternoon. It’s as cold as a popsicle, and tastes like pure freshness. And the best part is, that it’s
Turkey, Kale and Lemongrass Fried Dumplings
This is an inadvertently healthy (adjacent) dish. Sure it’s fried, but it’s shallow fried for about a minute. And it has as many vegetables as it does meat.
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Gochujang Turkey and Bok Choy
Are you in the mood for the simplest dinner ever? Seriously, ever? Then you’re going to love this. I kept meaning to try Gochujang (a hot Korean paste made from
Double Horseradish and Tamari Kale Chips
Recently Jedd brought me home a bunch of kale that was larger than my head. So, we’ve been indulging in a lot of kale goodness.
Orange and Star Anise Scones with Grapefruit Glaze
I’ve been a nut for citrus lately. A nut! But, I overbought oranges and found myself desperately looking for ways to use them before they went bad. We also had
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5-Spice Pork with Wasabi Barbecue Sauce
There are some condiments that I always need to have on hand. One of them is sesame oil. Do you have some leftover chicken you want to liven up? Boom!
Triple-Dog Dare Almond and Thai Pepper Salsa
My cousin gave us a massive amount of cilantro last week and I’ve been trying to use it all before it goes wonky. And the other night (perhaps propelled by