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Perfect Together: Asparagus and Chives

When Brad and I designed the WordPress theme for this website, I drew those little asparagus in the top corner to celebrate the season. It’s hard to believe, but the asparagus have sprung again and an entire year has already … Continue reading…

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May 22, 2012
Filed Under: Pasta, Risotto and GrainsSidesSpring
Ingredients:AsparagusChives

Braised Red Cabbabge

This recipe is a winner and the perfect Winter companion for pork. I dare you to make it just once. Braised Red Cabbage Serves 8 3 1/2 lb red cabbage (1 medium head), quartered, cored, and thinly sliced crosswise 4 … Continue reading…

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Jan 02, 2012
Filed Under: FallSidesWinter
Ingredients:CabbageRed CabbageApplesBacon

Brussels Sprouts, Meet Potato Pancakes

I don’t know if anyone has told you this, but Brussels sprouts are all the rage. Who cares if kids don’t like them, all the grown-ups I know love them, which means more for us. At this time of year … Continue reading…

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Nov 08, 2011
Filed Under: BreakfastFallSidesStarters
Ingredients:Brussels SproutsPotatoes
Tagged: Pancakes

My First Taste of Tunisia and a Carrot Salad

When I was 23 years old, I moved to Santa Fe by myself. One of my many early jobs in this town was to collect payments from advertisers for the local alt-weekly, The Santa Fe Reporter. Some other time I’ll … Continue reading…

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Aug 12, 2011
Filed Under: RamblingsSaladSides
Ingredients:CarrotsMint

Picnic Perfect: Sundried Tomato and Feta Orzo

What makes this orzo so picnic perfect? Well, besides the fact that it’s easy as hell to assemble and yields a lot of servings (especially if those servings are a scoop on a plate with lots of other BBQ goodness), … Continue reading…

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Jul 01, 2011
Filed Under: Pasta, Risotto and GrainsSides
Ingredients:Sun dried tomatoesHerbsMint

Kale Salad: The Making Of

Remember when I said I often have the urge to make photo captions based on the song lyrics running through my head? Try this one on for size: “Yeah baby I like it raw”. Seriously, a few years ago I … Continue reading…

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Jun 22, 2011
Filed Under: Eat Your GreensFallSaladSidesSpringWinter
Ingredients:Kale

Oh Snap, That’s Healthy! Make Quinoa with Sugar Snap Peas and Mint

Last July I agreed to cater our friends’ film shoot in the Catskills. I would feed 18 people 3 meals a day for 4 days. I know, crazy. It was a ton of work, the meal and ingredient planning alone … Continue reading…

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Jun 21, 2011
Filed Under: Pasta, Risotto and GrainsSidesSummer
Ingredients:BeansSugar snap peasPeasQuinoaMint
Tagged: Catering

Roasted Potatoes and Asparagus with Parmesan

Simple and soooo good. I really can’t say more. If you have leftovers, try stirring them into scrambled eggs for breakfast! (Makes 4 (side dish) servings) 1 pound asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces 1 pound Yukon Gold potatoes, … Continue reading…

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May 18, 2008
Filed Under: Sides
Ingredients:AsparagusPotato

Black Beans

These black beans are awesome. The are so easy to make and so delicious. The flavor improves over time, so if you make them on a Sunday, they’re the ultimate time saving meal for the week to come. Try them … Continue reading…

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Feb 17, 2008
Filed Under: SidesSoup
Ingredients:Beans-driedBlack beans

Mashed Potatoes and Celery Root

I make celery root mashers all the time, you don’t really need a recipe, just sub half the potatoes for celeriac. But hey, if you wanna do it like the pros, Tyler Florence is a fave of mine: (serves 4) … Continue reading…

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Nov 29, 2007
Filed Under: FallSidesWinter
Ingredients:Celery rootPotato

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