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fresh pea + mint soup
Summer has arrived in whirlwind, as it always does. Our weekends have been filled with travel, loved ones' weddings, and countless activities. But, even with the added activity, our pace is still...
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garlic scape pizza
I came across these twirling green beauties at my farmer's market the other day and couldn't resist taking home a bundle. If you have never cooked with them before [which I hadn't either] garlic...
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plum + almond tart
plum + almond tartSweet, tart plums and toasted almonds are enveloped in a rich, buttery crust in this take on a summer classic. I can see this as the perfect end to a grill night or summer picnic....
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chilled corn + fennel soup with crab
chilled corn + fennel soup with crabThis soup highlights the sweetness of fresh summer corn, with a subtle anise flavor from fresh fennel. All of the scraps from the vegetables in this recipe are used...
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tomato + ricotta tart
Respond to every call that excites your spirit.- Rumi I’m feeling it all right now: nervousness, excitement, anticipation. In two days, what has long been nothing more than a vision will become my...
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heirloom tomato + watermelon salad
Three weeks have passed since the start of culinary school. In some ways the time has flown -- some days I wake up feeling as though I have yet to begin, until I flex my feet against the steady ache...
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stone fruit galette
stone fruit galetteThis galette is a great way to use those end-of-summer juicy, ripened stone fruits, and a fitting treat for the final warm evenings of the summer. ingredients:2 batches of pastry...
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grilled eggplant + hummus
I have this little blue notebook where I write my recipes. It's filled with lists of ingredients, and quick bulleted instructions that probably only make sense to me. Every page shows evidence of...
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pear + raspberry frangipane tart
On the first day of culinary school our Chef gave us his first bit of advice: I want you all to forget everything you've ever learned about cooking. It sounded so strange at the time. Why would he...
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lima bean + beet salad
Life has been really busy lately. I have a few projects I've been working on [more on that soon], and school is demanding more and more of my energy. That being said, I feel like I've been a bit...
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beet fettuccine with almonds + thyme
beet fettuccine with almonds + thymeMaking your own pasta is a simple process and if you're willing to put in a little muscle, it does not require special equipment. The star of this recipe is really...
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join our Italian holiday table + a giveaway!
Twinkling lights are beginning to dot the city’s streets, quietly marking the start of the holiday season, and with it the promise of festive gatherings and celebrations. It’s a busy time of a year,...
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cauliflower + parsnip soup
Around this time of year, I can think of no better way to spend a day than standing over a slowly simmering pot of soup. For me, it’s a way to unwind. I find calm in watching the steam rise in lazy...
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roasted parsnips with macadamia nut gremolata
A busy weekend is winding down, and I'm gearing up for an even busier week leading up to Thanksgiving. Even still, I wanted to stop in here quickly to share this delicious recipe in the hopes that it...
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golden tilefish + mushrooms en papillote
On our last day of culinary school, we picked numbers out of a bowl. The numbers would determine the menu we would be making for our final that day, and the time at which we would present. I unfolded...
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citrus + fennel winter salad
citrus + fennel winter saladThis salad is so simple, yet so good that I've already made it twice this week. Its flavors are clean and bright, making it an especially nice pairing with the otherwise...
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roasted carrot + pine nut ravioli
One of the things I look forward to most this time of year are sweet spring carrots. I welcome their delicate sugary snap after a long season of the bitter, trunk-like carrots of winter, and find...
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cod poached in tomato broth
I've always been in favor of simplicity. To me, cozy nights in, snuggled on the couch with a favorite movie far outweigh a fancy night out on the town. I will always choose a crinkled linen top and...
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summer grain bowl
summer grain bowlI often wonder why comfort food is reserved only for winter. This dish combines all of the comforts of summer -- hearty grains, flavorful vegetables, and fresh herbs -- in one...
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blueberry bourbon sour
Blueberries make me think of summer — hot, sticky days spent at my Grandparents’ house in Cape Cod, picking plump berries from the blueberry bushes that lined their walkway. Finding the bluest,...
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