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gluten-free

Orange and Fennel Salad

March 9, 2010

This Orange and Fennel Salad is my take on a seasonal classic hailing from Sicily. A late winter salad that is generally made with blood oranges, it’s not just healthy and super simple to make: it’s truly stunning.

When you are using orange zest in a recipe like this cake, it’s very important to use organic [...]

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Gluten-Free Blood Orange Cardamom Cake

March 7, 2010

Before I started blogging about food, lemons were lemons and oranges were oranges. Things are different now.
Now, I’m obsessed with Meyer lemons.
And crazy about specialty oranges: blood oranges, in particular. I’m totally and completely in love with them because they are so beautiful…

…and because when they are in season (now!), they taste just like [...]

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Soba Vegetable Salad with Miso Tahini Dressing

March 4, 2010

Soba noodles are a traditional food throughout Japan. When it’s cold out, they are usually served as part of a hot soup; when the weather warms, they are generally chilled and paired with a dipping sauce.
Soba noodles are generally made from a combination of wheat and buckwheat flour, and the buckwheat gives them a distinct [...]

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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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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.

The chutney is optional, but is [...]

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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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