I love the sweet, delectable carrots I get in my CSA box, and had a big bunch as they are plentiful this time of the year. I combined the carrots with fresh turmeric and creamy coconut milk for a warming, aromatic, lightly spiced soup. I enhanced the natural sweetness and aromatic qualities of carrot and…
Author: tablemuse
Penny is a nutritionist, cook, and goes deep with food. She created this blog to explore how we grow, distribute, purchase, cook and eat food. Penny believes that a key to good society is the daily shared meal, as this is where food and people come together in what should be a celebration of body and soul.
Spiced Walnut Cookies
Deeply scented cookies have a crispy/chewy texture and the rich crunch of walnuts. (I’ve been on a spice tear after reading DUNE). They are fast and easy to make and your kitchen will smell wonderful as they bake. The key is the spice mixture: heavy on cinnamon with three others to lend intrigue: cayenne, allspice,…
Double Persimmon Napa Cabbage Salad
It’s persimmon month, at least in my house. I’ve got my first batch of dried Hachiya persimmons ready, and fresh mellow Fuyu persimmons on my counter. I put the two of them together in a salad with savory, slightly bitter napa cabbage and it was a great combo. I lightly dressed the greens and persimmons…
Giant Cheesy Goldfish Crackers
These are the Goldfish of your dreams. Cheesy, buttery, smiling giant goldfish crackers. Perfect for a special snack, as they are rich and addictively delicious for the cheese lover. The key to getting the goldfish shape is to augment a diamond ring cookie cutter by elongating the round portion, and adding a dent in the…
Duck Burgers with Apple and Onion Sauté
Here’s a savory duck burger topped with a simple apple and onion sauté. Duck is milder than beef, and I think the flavor is more interesting than chicken. Plus it pairs really well with the star fruit of the season – apples. I created a simply spiced duck burger that allowed the sweet and meaty…
Smoky Quinoa and Lentils
Earthy red quinoa and french green lentils taste amazing with sweet ripe tomatoes and a smoky lemon dressing. The magic making these simple foods extra delicious is smoked paprika. I developed this recipe to inspire a friend looking for good lunch ideas. This one works nicely — it’s best at room temp, protein packed, super…
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