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Pickled Fresno Peppers
This recipe is a direct result of my habit of watching "Beat Bobby Flay". The chef uses pickled Fresno chiles frequently in competition, for their bright, sweet-tart flavor and gentle heat, which he says adds a vibrant and versatile acidic kick to a variety of dishes, from tacos and sandwiches to salads and more. This simple recipe is inspired by the chef's recipe and includes red wine vinegar, sugar, and salt, showcasing the pepper's ability to add both spice and complexity to a meal.
Street Corn with Tomato and Feta
This recipe has evolved over time, starting with one or more Mexican street corn recipes that we've tried over the years. One of our favorite additions is tomatoes fresh from our backyard, especially when we have the small "currant" tomatoes that we often plant in our raised bed garden.
Harissa Carrots
This is our "go-to" roasted carrot recipe, inspired by this recipe from Serious Eats.
Kale Salad
Green Goddess Pasta Salad
Source: New York Times Cooking Cheese-filled tortellini serve as a soft, plush base for this comforting pasta salad, which is studded with sweet sugar-snap peas and sliced fennel. The herb-flecked green goddess dressing is creamy and rich, with a tartly pungent edge from garlic and lemon juice. Like all pasta salads, this benefits from being made a few hours ahead, so the pasta can absorb most flavor from the dressing. But don’t add the vegetables until just before serving so they maintain their crunch.
Morrocan Roasted Cauliflower with Butterbean Puree, and Chermoula
We've been inspired recently by a series of Cauliflower recipes, and by Morrocan spices and flavors. Several of those recipes led us to develop this roasted Cauliflower dish, topped with Chermoula, a Morrocan chimichurri-like sauce - see our recipe here. We've had it both as a vegetarian main course and as a side with a protein (e.g., halibut, shrimp, chicken, etc.) And according to the Mayo Clinic - when it comes to nutrition, cauliflower is a superstar. It's **high in vitamins C and K, and is also a good source of folate, which supports cell growth and is essential during pregnancy**. Cauliflower is fat-free and cholesterol-free. And it's low in sodium.
Moroccan Cauliflower and Couscous Salad
This Moroccan Cauliflower and Couscous Salad is bursting with flavors from the spices - coriander, turmeric, and paprika, and the combination of cauliflower, couscous, almonds, raisins, parsley, and mint. A fantastic accompaniment, or great on its own as a vegetarian option for dinner.
Chantilly Potatoes
Mashed potatoes have always been a staple accompaniment in our kitchen, due to their versatility and ease of production. This recipe is effectively "fancy" mashed potatoes, but I gotta warn you they are more than a bit addictive. This recipe is based on one from Food & Wine with a few modifications.
Moroccan Carrot-Chickpea Salad
Sweet Potato Salad with Warm Pepita Dressing
Potato Salad with Capers, Olives, and Artichoke Hearts
