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…
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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…
Lux Lemon Layer Cake
I needed a cake for a friend’s birthday, and my lemon trees had some beautiful ripe fruit. I imagined a light textured layer cake with bright lemon flavor completed with silky smooth lemon buttercream. This cake was the result: It’s like eating sweet sunshine combined with butter. This is a longer recipe than usual, as…
Apple Sage Meatloaf
Autumn is close at hand, and that means apples are in season. My local market has beautiful seasonal apples, and I love to include them in savory dishes – including this fragrant meatloaf. This twist on classic meatloaf flavors a 1/2 and 1/2 combination of turkey and pork with sweet apple, fresh sage, and onion….
Smoky Black-eyed Peas
The beautiful black-eyed pea has a natural affinity to smoky flavors, and so pairs well with a favorite spice of mine — smoked paprika. Adding the rich sweetness of super ripe late summer tomatoes and diced red bell pepper rounds out the earthy flavor of the black-eyed peas. This is a satisfying vegan main dish,…
Blackberry Bars
One of the joys of late summer is blackberries. I envisioned a simple dessert bar that had a crisp, buttery crust topped with as much blackberry sweetness as crust. Blackberry Bars Blackberries are deep purple, with a mellow sweetness and flavor. The filling has no spices to distract from the blackberriness of the flavor. And…
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