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Simple Cranberry Relish

by Jillian on November 24, 2011

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Making homemade cranberry relish is almost as easy as opening a can, but it tastes so much better than any store bought concoctions full of corn syrup and artificial additives. All it takes is a few simple ingredients stewed over the stove  – for less than 10 minut- and you have a fresh, sweet-and-tart side [...]

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Goat Cheese Stuffed Figs

by Jillian on October 3, 2011

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Figs are treat all by themselves. But then you stuff them with Laura Chenel’s herbed goat cheese, sprinkle them with fresh cracked pepper and fleur de sel, and drizzle over a healthy pour of local honey and, well, you have my favorite late summer appetizer!

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Pickled Green Beans

by Jillian on October 12, 2010

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Thomas Kellar’s Ad Hoc cookbook as been staring me in the face for the past 6 months, so I finally pulled it off the shelf and dusted it off. There’s an entire section dedicated to pickling, of which apparently Mr. Kellar is a huge fan. I tweaked his recipe for pickled green beans just a [...]

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Edamame and Parsley Dip

by Christina on July 5, 2010

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Inspired by Jillian’s Elegant Bean Dip (which I made, it’s absolutely delish!), I decided to go the dip/pita/veggie route when friends recently came over for dinner. This edamame dip is super simple to make – I’m talking 5 minutes or less – and it’s a refreshing and unexpected alternative to standard appetizer fare. Plus, the [...]

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Elegant Bean Dip

by Jillian on June 21, 2010

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Don’t get me wrong, I love me some bean dip. You know, that Frito Lay kind that comes in a can and has a layer of congealed fat on top? Mmm. This, however, is a bit more elegant. It’s also a great way to use leftover herbs. I had some rosemary sitting around, but parsley [...]

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Pesto = Paste

by Jillian on June 3, 2010

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Did you know that pesto means paste? It’s not just limited to basil plus all of those yummy aromatic ingredients like garlic, pine nuts, Parmesan and olive oil. I didn’t realize this either, until I read Mark Bittman’s recent article the NYT.
So, that means practically anything can be transformed into “pesto”. Think arugula, sun-dried tomato, [...]

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Ramp, Lemon, and Goat Cheese Tart

by Christina on May 21, 2010

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I did it! My first cooking attempt with ramps was a success! A few things I learned…ramps DO really smell awful when you chop into them. I prepped everything for this tart then jetted out to a quick cocktail party before baking, only to return to one smelly mess of a house. But if you [...]

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After raving about my love for asparagus I thought it only fitting to up the ante this year and going beyond serving it for a month straight by simply sautéeing the stalks with olive oil, salt, pepper, and lemon juice (although it remains a golden standard). Since I had some guests coming for dinner I [...]

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Super Bowl Snack: Soft Pretzels

by Christina on February 1, 2010

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If you have ever found yourself in a mall food court you’re probably familiar with the buttery smell of just-baked hot pretzels pumped into the air that overtakes your senses. Any time I find myself in this situation, I have to use all my strength to steer clear of the strong force pulling me towards [...]

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When removed from your everyday eating environment – i.e. spending a week with your fam in another part of the state – you quickly realize that not everyone shares an “eat seasonal” state-of-mind. Hence being offered asparagus at Christmas dinner and tomato slices on my morning eggs. So when searching for an appetizer that would [...]

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