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…
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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…
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…
Zingy Strawberry Smoothie
This delicious, zingy smoothie is one of my favorites, and for several reasons. Most important to me, it tastes fabulous — tart, sweet, creamy, a little spicy, and richly scented. And it’s a quick charge up for those mornings when I need to eat and go. But here’s the fun part — it has health…
Yellow Watermelon Rum Slushie
Summer Happy Hour alert: combine frozen yellow watermelon, fresh squeezed lime juice, thai basil, and white rum. This delicious frozen cocktail was a hit at my house this week. Three fragrant ingredients combine to produce a sophisticated and interesting cocktail: watermelon, orange blossom water, and thai basil. I love the beautiful color of yellow watermelon,…
Cocoa Cashew Granola
True confession: this recipe came about because I ran out of cinnamon. This culinary constraint propelled me to create a new granola flavor — and it worked beautifully. Cocoa Cashew Granola When you let this granola sit with milk for a minute or two in your bowl, the chocolate milk result is delightful — just…
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