“You need an entire life just to know about tomatoes.” — Fernan Adrià I’m fortunate to be able to spend part of my year in Northern California, and when people...
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“Food for us comes from our relatives, whether they have wings or fins or roots. That is how we consider food. Food has a culture. It has a history....
Read More Make the Most of Your Summer Corn
Here’s an easy way to make oven dried tomatoes. As a gal that likes to eat seasonally, I am always looking for ways to enjoy the things I love...
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If you follow me on Instagram, you’ve had the joy of seeing Roy’s unimaginably delicious pasta, and I’m delighted that he has shared one of his favorite recipes with...
Read More Roy’s Mangia: a delicious sausage and tomato pasta
I’m excited to be back in the kitchen cooking an absolutely wonderful Pasta Primavera dish. If you know me, you know that Roy and I love creating fabulous pasta...
Read More Grain-Free Hearts of Palm Pasta Primavera
The Romance of Salads “When you’re green, you’re growing.”— Ray Kroc Salads are like little masterpieces of goodness. Anyone can become a genius salad maker—but a salad is only as...
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I love the ease of a fabulous stir-fried rice. You can use whatever’s in season, or simply whatever you have on hand. And you’ll definitely want to have @tessemaes...
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I love this Vegan Summer Cobb! When my vegan son Patrick comes to visit, we create amazingly delicious plant-based dishes together. Like me, he loves to cook. This salad...
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Oh boy, is this delicious. I’m in the kitchen cooking an absolutely delightful angel hair pasta dish. As a person who leans grain-free, one thing I regularly miss is...
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“Food is our common ground, a universal experience.”— James Beard I love the ease of summer eating. Whether it’s the warm weather or the abundance of produce at the...
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There’s nothing like midsummer heat to make cooking feel like a chore. But even during the hottest days, who doesn’t want to eat beautiful, fresh summer food—while keeping the...
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What is better for a summer dinner than a BLT? But remember that all BLTs are not created equal. Sandwich making is truly an art–I have always been sort...
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Fresh Figs and the season has just begun! Here’s a delicious dinner you can throw together in no time. In the interest of ease, pick up a pizza crust (or...
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Summer is in full bloom, and nothing says happy summer quite like a perfect fig. And there are so many delightful varieties: Mission, Brown Turkey, Kadota, Calmyrna, Tiger, and...
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I love July and the arrival of zucchini. It’s one of my favorite vegetables! Zucchini is so absolutely versatile. It lends itself to simple recipes as well as my...
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This soup is perfect for summer and can be made so many different ways. In the recipe below, I’ve included two variations of the soup with asparagus and peas....
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I’m so happy that summer is finally here, and I have a spectacular idea for you to enjoy during the upcoming long weekend. Old School S’mores are pretty much...
Read More Cold Brew Skyr S’mores
The weekend starts with a splash! I’m excited to be in the kitchen again with my friends at Spindrift. Have you tried the Strawberry? It’s pretty much life-changing, and...
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These are two of my favorite Magic Elixirs. They are easy to make and can be used in so many different ways. Plus, they are both Whole30!
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