From the monthly archives:

February 2010

Roasted Beet Salad with Mint and Feta

February 27, 2010

Roasting is my favorite cooking method for beets. After I roast the beets, I love to add them to salads like this one.
This Roasted Beet Salad features flavors that are fairly typical of Middle Eastern cuisine…and I think it’s a keeper.

I used homemade preserved lemons in this recipe, but you are welcome to use [...]

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When Life Gives You Meyer Lemons Part 2

February 25, 2010

My Meyer lemons are almost gone. Sigh.
I’d gladly take more of these beauties, but I bet the rest of you might tire of the lemony recipes at some point…yes? No?
You’ve seen this pudding, this tart, this cake, and these recipes; here’s what else I made with the 5 pound box of Meyer lemons I [...]

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Meyer Lemon Olive Oil Cake

February 23, 2010

Easy. Moist. Lemony. These are words that describe this cake, but they in no way do it justice.
Amazing? Now, that’s more like it.

I made this cake over the weekend with the intention of including it in part 2 of my “When Life Gives You Meyer Lemons” series. But then I decided this cake needed [...]

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When Life Gives You Meyer Lemons Part 1

February 20, 2010

The winner of the Garden of Life Giveaway, chosen at random, was Heather. Thank you all for sharing your amazing smoothie ideas; I truly enjoyed reading through each and every comment.
Guess what? I won an online giveaway recently too, and a five pound box of Meyer lemons landed on my doorstep as a result. Thanks [...]

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Okayu with Mushrooms, Edamame and Matcha Salt

February 18, 2010

Okayu is a Japanese porridge renowned for its ability to cure anything from garden-variety stomach ailments to hangovers. Healing properties aside, I just love it as a savory breakfast.

To make okayu, you use a larger volume of liquid than is typically used to make rice and you cook it for a fairly long time: [...]

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Vegan Vegetable Curry with Mint Cilantro Chutney

February 16, 2010

This is a luscious vegan curry, inspired by the delicious Tomato and Coconut Fish Curry recipe in Monica Bhide’s lovely book, Modern Spice: Inspired Indian Flavors for the Contemporary Kitchen. As an aside, I was thrilled to meet Monica in person this weekend at the Roger Smith Food Writer’s Conference.

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Mezze for the Daring Cooks

February 14, 2010

The 2010 February Daring Cook’s Challenge was hosted by Michele of Veggie Num Nums. Michele chose to challenge everyone to make mezze based on various recipes from Claudia Roden, Jeffrey Alford and Naomi Dugid.
Mezze (aka meze) is a selection of small plates typical of Middle Eastern cuisine…an assortment of appetizers, so to speak. Warm pitas [...]

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Raw Chocolate Mousse

February 12, 2010

A quick note…if you haven’t yet entered my Garden of Life giveaway, make sure to do so as it ends in just a few days. Go to this post and tell me about your favorite smoothie, and you’ll be entered to win a jar of their amazing organic coconut oil and raw honey!
I’m getting ready [...]

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Chickpea Salad With Roasted Red Pepper and Harissa

February 10, 2010

Have you noticed that I love spicy food? It’s true. I do.
Spicy harissa is something that’s been on my “must try list” for a while now. I finally got my hands on some yesterday and I am so glad I did: I think this chickpea salad with roasted red pepper and harissa is terrific!

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Chicken Soup with Collard Greens and Coconut Milk

February 8, 2010

Before I get to the recipe for this deliciously embellished chicken soup, I want to take a moment to tell you about Lauren of Celiac Teen’s new e-book.
Lauren is a talented young recipe blogger with a big, big heart. She compiled a lovely e-book of bloggers’ favorite recipes (yes, there’s even one from yours [...]

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