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cheese, greens, herbs, Italian, nuts, sauces

Chive Pesto

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If your chive plant is anything like mine, you need to hack it back so it doesn’t compete with the rest of the herb garden. Also, it’s going to be months before we have an abundance of basil, so here’s a yummy spring pesto! 1 large handful of chives1 medium handful of parsley1 small handful […]

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Asian, chicken, curry, nuts, potatoes

Massaman Curry

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If you want a delicious and comforting curry that will keep you full for hours or perhaps even days, this is the one for you. It uses ingredients that are easy to keep on hand, so it’s good in a pinch. It’s more sweet than spicy, so it’s good for the spice-averse. There are many […]

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breakfast, European, fruit, grains, nuts

Muesli

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I’ve developed a backlog of recipes that I haven’t loaded up to the blog, but here’s one I couldn’t ignore. I’ve always loved muesli, but it’s usually ~$5 for a tiny box that will only last for a few meals. I figured that it can’t be hard to make and lo-and-behold, a little internet searching […]

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American, cranberries, dessert, nuts, pie

Nantucket Cranberry Pie

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Announcing the first of the Thanksgiving recipes! I got this recipe from NPR during a show about cranberries. It’s a very simple and easy pie (great if you need to make a last-minute dessert), which uses our favorite seasonal fruit. It can be served warm or cold and with or without whipped cream, though I […]

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dip, Middle Eastern, nuts, peppers, sides, spicy, vegetarian-friendly

Muhammara (Roasted Red Pepper and Walnut Dip)

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Another Arabic recipe – Muhammara. This is a dip, much like hummus, and can be served in the same contexts – with bread, carrot sticks, etc. I’ve adapted it from this recipe with fairly insignificant alterations. Requires a food processor,but otherwise almost entirely brainless. 3 large roasted red peppers (it may be cheaper to buy […]

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