ARTICLES For Spring
THAI-STYLE GRILLED ARTICHOKES
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I don't think I have ever seen an artichoke in a Thai restaurant, nor did I see any artichokes in the markets on my trip to Thailand last year, but that didn't stop me from creating a Thai-style grilled artichoke. It may sound a little weird, but trust me they are delicious.
ZOODLES WITH SHRIMP, MUSHROOMS AND TOMATOES
WITH 13 COMMENTS
Invented from the last of our provisions during our boating tour through the Bahamas, this quick and healthy dish is a perfect weeknight dinner. Zoodles are lightly sauteed and topped with a shrimp, mushroom and fresh tomato sauce.
CRAB AND CORN CHOWDER
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A comforting soup, that puts you in the mood for a summer night at the sea. Hearty enough for a meal, but is best served with crusty garlic bread.
LEMON BARS WITH SALT AND OLIVE OIL
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This fabulous and unusual lemon bar recipe by Melissa Clark of the New York Times is truly delicious. Who would have thought olive oil and sea salt would make a better lemon bar? Make them with Meyer lemons for the best lemon bars ever.
PINEAPPLE MOSCOW MULE
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My Pineapple Moscow mule is a refreshing blend of pineapple, lime, vodka and ginger beer. The perfect summer drink when you are dreaming of the tropics.
WOVEN BACON, EGG & TOMATO BAKE
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Eggs and tomatoes baked on top of a bacon weave is simple and fun to make. Served in miniature cast iron skillets, these easy breakfasts are as enticing as they are delicious.
LAMB SHANKS OSSO BUCO STYLE
WITH 22 COMMENTS
Lamb shanks braised in wine and aromatics osso buco style makes for an easy and delicious special occasion meal. Garnish with lemon, orange, mint and parsley gremolata.
GROWNUP CARROT CAKE
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This grownup bourbon-ized carrot cake with olive oil, fresh pineapple and walnuts is moist and spicy. Topped with classic, buttery cream cheese frosting, this is a carrot cake lover's dream.
SPLIT PEA SOUP
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Loaded with vegetables, this hearty, stick-to-your-ribs, easy-to-make, one-pot meal, winter soup freezes well for quick spur-of-the-moment future meals.
SMASHED POTATO, STEAK & CHIMICHURRI SALAD
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A mashup of some of my favorite ingredients: garlicky smashed potatoes, slow-roasted tomatoes, grilled steak, crisp romaine lettuce and chimichurri sauce.