ARTICLES For Fall

Peaches

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CLASSIC SANGRIA

WITH NO COMMENTS

Nothing like whipping up a batch of sangria as the weather gets warmer and your barbecue gets hotter. Here is a basic recipe.

AFRICAN CURRIED VEGETABLE AND COCONUT SOUP

WITH 2 COMMENTS

This vegan soup is loaded with flavor and nutrition. Coconut milk and aromatic spices will bring your family out of the woodwork to see what's cooking.

KENYAN MASSAGED KALE WITH BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND APPLES

WITH NO COMMENTS

This is one of three recipes I am showcasing to honor the work our friends at Cradle to career Kenya are doing. C2C has fed, housed and educated nearly 900 Kenyan orphans since opening in 2005.

SPINACH SALAD WITH DATES, ALMONDS AND SUMAC PITA CROUTONS

WITH 4 COMMENTS

This is another winning Ottolenghi recipe. This salad marries red onions, dates, and spinach with toasted almonds and pita chips dusted in sumak.

WARM GOAT CHEESE SALAD

WITH 2 COMMENTS

Warm goat cheese salad with frisée lettuce, bacon lardons, and rounds of lightly breaded goat cheese, browned so they are warm and melty on the inside and crispy on the outside.

THE BEST MAC & CHEESE

WITH 10 COMMENTS

Good for the soul -- my mac and cheese may get you to heaven a little early. Inspired by a a recipe served in Le Bistro D' À Côté in the 17th Arrondissement, I Americanize it with a little turkey sausage and peas.

CHOCOLATE ESPRESSO POTS OF CRèME

WITH 3 COMMENTS

These little pots of expresso flavored chocolate will satisfy the yearnings of the most ardent chocoholic. I top them off with a little expresso creme fraiche and a plump raspberry.

ARUGULA SALAD WITH SHIITAKE MUSHROOMS AND PANCETTA