I got a deep green bunch of spinach in my CSA box today, and developed this savory salad to bring out the best in this peak of season green. I love how the rich flavor of smoked almonds (think bacon without the mess or saturated fat) pairs well with the gentle sweetness of dates and…
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Asparagus Arugula Soup
I just got some true harbingers of Spring in my CSA box — asparagus and arugula. I also got a rare seasonal treat — green garlic. What better than a tasty soup to combine these three flavors for a green, savory, creamy soup for supper. This soup is creamy and flavorful, yet has no cream…
Chocolate Waffles
Chocolate waffles hot from the iron with a fluffy cloud of whipped cream make for a perfect dessert. Or — if it’s just one of those mornings — a rare breakfast treat. Cocoa powder and bittersweet chocolate add to balanced rich chocolate flavor, with mild sweetness to let ice cream or whipped cream add to…
Banana Cake with Cinnamon Frosting
Here’s a homespun cake for the banana fan. Banana Cake slice This buttermilk moistened banana cake is tender and sweet with warm notes from fragrant cinnamon and topped with crunchy toasted pecans. Banana Cake batter The batter for this cake is thick and fluffy, and bakes into either one nine-inch or two eight-inch layers. This…
Sunshine Hash
This delicious entree pairs butternut squash and potatoes with warm spices and fresh orange — for a smile of the sun even if the weather is gloomy outside. Beautiful oranges are in season right now, and their gentle sweetness combines nicely with the smoked paprika, cinnamon and cumin to coax a smile from most anyone…
Vanilla Butter Cookies
This tasty rolled and cut cookie is just the perfect thing to frost and decorate. What makes this my go-to recipe for cut-out cookies is that this dough tastes great and is easy to work with. The secret? There isn’t much sugar in this dough, yielding a very easy to roll dough that cuts cleanly…
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