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Black Bean Masa Cakes with Spicy Sweet Potatoes
When Melanie came back from Costa Rica, she brought some Ducal brand refried black beans, among other things. We used the black beans to make these black bean masa cakes. And we liked them so much we...
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Cannellini Bean Enchiladas in Tomatillo Suiza Sauce
A few years back, Melanie went to New Mexico with some Peace Corps buddies, and stopped by a cafe outside of Santa Fe called Harry’s Roadhouse. It made such an impression that she bought their...
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Crostata di Perrella (aka Herb and Cheese-stuffed Calzone)
Visiting Alice Waters’ Chez Panisse Cafe in Berkeley was one of our life’s culinary highlights. Since then, we’ve made countless recipes inspired by or directly from her amazing cookbooks. Now — with...
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Wild Mushroom Pasta Handkerchiefs
This is a decadent dinner. One you enjoy on a special occasion with special people, some candlelight and a good bottle of wine. We felt like we were actually dining at Alice Water’s Chez Panisse when...
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Anchovy, Tomato & Hard-Boiled Egg Sandwich on Rye
On those occasions when you’re left to your own devices for dinner, and you don’t particularly want to spend too much time cooking, but you also want a dinner that’s satisfying, this sandwich from Mark...
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Banana Ginger Granita
Temperatures in Seattle are set to soar into the low 80’s today… Across the city, people will be unearthing their short pants, pulling out the barbecues for an evening grill, and contemplating making...
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Fresh Pea and Mint Soup with Chive Oil (And Garlic Rubbed Toasts)
Springtime is greentime in Seattle. And nothing says springtime better than this vibrantly fresh pea and mint soup from epicurious, via our friend Natalie. Bright, fresh pea flavors mingle with silky,...
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White Bean, Parsley and Morel Pasta
We have a boatload of parsley springing up in our Seattle garden at the moment. It adds a nice green bite in contrast to the richness of the mushrooms and the heartiness of the beans. White Bean and...
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Strawberry-Rhubarb Cobbler with Lemon
It’s rhubarb season in Seattle. That special window of time when strawberries and rhubarb coincide and you must make all manner of special desserts to fully enjoy the moment. This flexible two-part...
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Rhubarb Upside Down Cake
As I sit in our springtime garden writing this, happy birds are playing in the bird bath, flowers are bursting into bloom, and the air smells sweet and fresh. Truly a wonderful spring afternoon. In...
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Strawberry Lime Agua Fresca with a Muddle of Mint
When life gives you lemons, you may well find it turns out to be a good thing. You could, for example, trade them in for limes and make this refreshing strawberry lime agua fresca. With a cool, tart,...
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Blueberry Galette with a Pecan Crust
It’s been unseasonably hot all summer. While some parts of the garden are less than thrilled, over in the blueberry section, the mood is quite appreciative. With the bushes busting out, this Bon...
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August Planting for Winter and Spring Harvests
As Seattle’s weather took a turn for grey skies and showers, thoughts naturally turn to the crisp and cozy days of fall, waiting just around the corner. After this unusually hot and sunny summer,...
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Greek Yogurt and Olive Oil Zucchini Bread
Browsing the New York Times the other day, this recipe for zucchini bread using greek yogurt and olive oil caught my eye. It is delicious – more subtle and complex than other zucchini bread recipes....
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Strawberry Lime Agua Fresca with a Muddle of Mint
When life gives you lemons, you may well find it turns out to be a good thing. You could, for example, trade them in for limes and make this refreshing strawberry lime agua fresca. With a cool, tart,...
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Blueberry Galette with a Pecan Crust
It’s been unseasonably hot all summer. While some parts of the garden are less than thrilled, over in the blueberry section, the mood is quite appreciative. With the bushes busting out, this Bon...
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August Planting for Winter and Spring Harvests
As Seattle’s weather took a turn for grey skies and showers, thoughts naturally turn to the crisp and cozy days of fall, waiting just around the corner. After this unusually hot and sunny summer,...
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