There is a beautiful array of citrus in season right now, including one of my favorites — the pomelo. If pomelo is new to you, you’re in for a treat. It’s basically a huge, less bitter grapefruit. There are several types of pomelo, either white or pink fleshed, and all with yellow rind and a…
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Lime Chipotle Slaw
If you’re getting some beautiful cabbages in your CSA box, or spy some nice ones in the produce market, I have a great winter salad – a fresh twist on coleslaw. I make this one with tart lime juice and spicy chiptole powder. It’s crunchy and tangy — and perfect with grilled fish or chicken. …
Perfect Chocolate Sauce
Here is my version of perfect hot fudge sundae chocolate sauce. It’s chocolatey, mildly sweet, smooth and unctuous without being too rich, bitter, or cloyingly sweet. It also happens to be a very simple and frugal recipe that you can make and use in under an hour. Just measure, mix, boil and snap! . ….
Vanilla Gold Granola
Hey vanilla fans! Here’s a flavor tweak on my basic Granola recipe. Still crunchy and sweet, but with a warm vanilla note, gently accented with cinnamon. Enjoy! 8 cups (28 oz) rolled whole oats 3 cups (11oz) sliced raw almonds 1 tsp ground cinnamon 3/4 tsp. sea salt 1/2 cup (3 1/2 oz) good quality…
Beef Braised with Tomatoes
When the days shorten and nights lengthen, my attention turns to braises. Deeply flavored and nutritionally dense, tomatoes and beef are a happy combination in this easy to make dish. Beef Braised with Tomatoes is my go-to recipe when I want a savory slow braised boneless chuck roast. The holy trinity of tomatoes, onions, and…
Black and Brown Pilaf
This flavorful, savory dish was inspired by some jet-black tiny lentils I got in a quarterly box from Trade As One. I am a fan of lentils, as they are tasty and fabulously nutritious. I also happened to have some wild rice and brown rice on hand, and one last pinch of fragrant saffron. This…