It surprises me how delicious something as simple as a bean can be. The best ones don't come from...
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Carrot Cake Breakfast Cookies
These cookies! Breakfast cookies! Another great idea from Kathryne Taylor of the blog Cookie +...
Watermelon and Jicama Salad
Watermelon and jicama are refreshing on their own, but combined you've got a salad. And once...
Grated Carrot Salad
The next time you need to bring something to a summer BBQ, make this grated carrot salad. It's...
Pipikaula (Hawaiian Beef Jerky)
My friend, Mary Ann, is almost Hawaiian, even though she is a haole and lives in the snow when...
Asparagus with Egg and Tarragon Vinaigrette
I was never one to swoon over vegetables. Bread and pastries, yes, but not vegetables. Until I...
Nepenthe’s Bean Salad with Fresh Herbs and Vinaigrette
"Taste your ingredients" is something I always say when I'm teaching a class, and it is especially...
Miso Butter with Chives
I didn't think butter could be improved upon, but by adding white miso and rice vinegar you get a...
Garden Herb Ranch Dressing
A fresh green salad with ranch dressing is a great partner for anything off the grill, as well as...