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roasted broccoli

Are you still steaming broccoli or worse yet, boiling it? Steamed broccoli is fine, but why when roasting it is easier, and tastier?
Last night the husband of the infamous Mud Pies for Mommy was in town from Houston, he is probably now questioning his judgment on accepting our dinner invitation. I was not much [...]

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hiding the zucchini

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Last Wednesday was the first day of school, it just me and my 5th grader at home. My husband and our 6th grader were still in the southern hemisphere enjoying the last bit of their month long trip.
It was hot and I was lazy, you’ve been there right? I found a bag of Trader Joe’s [...]

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Too Hot To Cook?

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The Mercury in Seattle hit 103°F (39°C) this week, breaking all records in recorded history. I am sure that there were many a kitchen stove left abandoned during this heat wave. The interesting part, for me, is that here on the eastern side of the Cascade mountains it is usually that hot during [...]

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raw beet salad with macerated shallots

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Why does everyone insist that beets need to be cooked or pickled to enjoy them. When I served up this raw beet salad there was fear in the eyes of some as they had never eaten a beet raw. Beets are like carrots only different, I explained. After the first bite they [...]

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Green & Garlic Gratin

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Are you wondering what next to do with all those sturdy greens that are so prevalent this time of the season? The chard, spinach, kale, mustard greens, etc. Alice Waters is known for simple food from the heart. While flipping through her cookbook The Art of Simple Food I found a recipe [...]

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Stir-Fried Greens

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With all the fresh greens right now I have been making stir-fried greens often, a little too often according to some. My CSA has been giving us beautiful, washed greens ready to create something with little effort. This is a simple, fast recipe that is a staple around our table.
Asian Stir-fried Greens

4 large [...]

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Spring Cauliflower & Chickpeas (garbanzo beans)

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Finally the weather is nice enough to think that spring has sprung. One of the more frustrating things about spring here is that it is winter forever, then a day or two of spring, then pounce… summer.
This week was a first installment from our CSA. CSA stands for Community Supported Agriculture (click here to [...]

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Roasted Sweet Potato Fries with Rosemary

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Until I started cooking for myself sweet potatoes had always been something that was laden with a heavy caramelized sugar syrup. I do not necessarily mind them with all the added sweetness but I do like them a better served savory.
We eat sweet potatoes often, and not just for Turkey Day. We [...]

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Roasted Cherry Tomatoes

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I have a butt load of cherry tomatoes. Cherry tomatoes that are no longer at their peak, they seems to be making a turn for the worse. Actually I am getting tired of them, I am longing for something larger than a cherry or grape size tomato. So, what to do?

I think that [...]

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Bright Pepper and Green Bean Stir-fry

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Green Bean Stir-Fry with Bright Peppers
Adapted from Ken Hom
10 minutes prep time
serves 4

8oz, about 2 large red bell peppers
1 1/2 Tbsp peanut oil (I used grapeseed, canola is a good choice)
2 Tbsp coarsely chopped garlic (2-3 cloves)
(I would also add some ginger, finely chopped)
1 1/2 tsp salt
8 oz, about 1 cup green beans, trimmed
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