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Autumn Squash Panzanella

I love panzanella. This humble dish usually combines stale bread, ripe tomatoes, and a simple dressing to create a savory, rich, satisfying salad. When I spied a bright orange Kuri squash in my CSA box, I decided to remodel the classic panzanella salad into a satisfying main dish starring autumn bounty – winter squashes. This…

Gravenstein Apple Slab Pie

There is a local apple variety that is hitting the markets right now — the Gravenstein Apple. It’s juicy and fresh, with a delightfully balanced flavor. This early ripening apple is an old fashioned variety that does well in northern CA, with Sonoma County it’s epicenter of production. I attended the Gravenstein Apple Fair last…

Apple Cranberry Pie

Cranberries are a bright red addition to the classic apple pie. They both happen to be available in my market, so Apple Cranberry Pie happened today. I made this pie with a double all-butter crust for extra richness. One tip for baking a perfect pie with evenly brown crust top and bottom is to thoroughly…

Apple, Fennel & Walnut Salad

I saw some beautiful apples in my produce market today — fresh from a local grower. They inspired this updated twist on a Waldorf Salad. I swapped out celery for fennel bulb, and accented the anise flavor of the fennel with tarragon from my garden. I lightened the dressing by using olive oil and lemon…

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…

Barley Apple Scones

I picked up a bag of barley flour at my produce market this week, and was curious about how this fine, whole grain flour would work in my scone recipe. I prepared this scone with diced apple baked and cinnamon sugar. A great combo! I know that barley is a highly nutritious grain, with a…