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Melanie
Apr 7, 20231 min read
Roasted Carrots with Pistachios & Lemon
Peeling is optional - growing up on a farm, it isn’t something we typically did. Just a good wash to get off any soil, and the carrots...
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Melanie
Apr 5, 20232 min read
Matzo Ball Soup
Serves 4 - 6 The first time I made this was over 25 years ago for a family I was teaching. I remember the mom saying, "Are you sure you...
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Melanie
Mar 12, 20232 min read
Shepherd's Pie
My favorite ricer to use is the OXO 3 in 1 potato ricer. 3-in-1 Adjustable Potato Ricer (oxo.com) INGREDIENTS: For the mashed potatoes: I...
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Melanie
Feb 20, 20232 min read
Savory Oats
In 2000 when I was a freelance recipe developer for a PR firm, I suggested a book on oats and they scoffed. I’ve been writing recipes...
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Melanie
Feb 18, 20231 min read
Cauliflower & Leek Gratin
Cauliflower Gratin Serves 4 1 head cauliflower, cut into small florets 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided 2 large leeks, cleaned, and...
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Melanie
Feb 9, 20231 min read
Spinach Dip
SPINACH DIP Serves 4-6 6 ounces baby spinach, chopped 6 tablespoons (3 ounces) cream cheese 3 ounces white cheddar, grated 3 ounces...
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Melanie
Feb 9, 20231 min read
Chipotle Dip
CHIPOTLE DIP Serves 4-6 1 – 16 ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed 2 tablespoons tahini ½ chipotle pepper 2 tablespoons lime juice 1...
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Melanie Underwood
Nov 9, 20223 min read
Easy to Make Fall Treats
One of my fond memories as a child was being in the kitchen with my grandmother, learning to cook all her favorite recipes. The autumn...
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Melanie
Aug 19, 20221 min read
Roasted Cauliflower with Chickpeas and Arugula
Serves 4 This recipe builds on components. You can eat any of these on their own, or compose this with the arugula as the base, then add...
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Melanie
Jun 27, 20221 min read
Easy Peasy Au Gratin
In the summer fresh peas are so delicious. You can substitute frozen if you don't have the fortitude for shelling. Serves 4 3 cups peas,...
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Melanie
Jul 14, 20212 min read
Spicy Tomato Soup
This recipe began as shakshuka, and as I was using fresh tomatoes I didn't feel like chopping by hand - so I popped them into the Vitamix...
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Melanie
Apr 19, 20212 min read
Quick Chicken Tacos
This "recipe" is meant as a guide - to gently support you in your cooking journey. Students often think they need exact recipes, but you...
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Melanie
Mar 3, 20211 min read
Warm Chicken Salad
Warm Chicken Salad Serves 4 For the chicken 1 tablespoon avocado oil 4 bone out chicken thighs (I like skin-on) 1 red bell pepper, thinly...
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