ARTICLES For Winter

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SWEET POTATO HUMMUS WITH CARAMELIZED SHALLOTS

WITH ONE COMMENT

This umami-rich sweet potato humus is the very definition of comfort food. The good news is it is very healthy as well as delicious.

SMASHED CUCUMBER SALAD WITH AVOCADO AND TOMATOES

WITH NO COMMENTS

This refreshing and crunchy smashed cucumber salad is perfect for a hot sultry evening or to pair with spicy food. The crunch of the cucumbers pairs well with the silkiness of the avocados and the tomatoes add color and pop. Can be made in advance.

TOMATO CONFIT WITH TORN, TOASTED DIPPING BREAD

WITH 5 COMMENTS

Tomato confit turns ho-hum tomatoes into wow-wow-wow tomatoes. Serve with toasted torn dipping bread and you have a delightful appetizer or meal accompaniment.

CHICKEN RAMEN NOODLE SOUP WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS

WITH NO COMMENTS

An incredibly fragrant and satisfying chicken ramen soup. The broth is unique in that it is chock full of shredded chicken and caramelized onions.

KUMQUAT AND SPINACH SALAD WITH MISO DRESSING

WITH NO COMMENTS

Kumquats give this spinach salad an unexpected flavor pop and the miso dressing adds delicious umami to create a healthy and addictive salad.

MEZCANDALOSA — MEZCAL COCKTAIL WITH KUMQUATS, MINT & ROSEMARY

WITH 2 COMMENTS

A bright mezcal cocktail made with fresh kumquats, mint and rosemary that feels like a celebration of spring and an end of dreary winter.

HOMEMADE SHORT RIB RAMEN NOODLE SOUP WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS

WITH ONE COMMENT

This flavorful short rib ramen noodle soup maybe the very ultimate in comfort food. The genius of this recipe is the mashup of delicious Asian flavors with a fantastic amount of caramelized onions. It takes awhile to make, but is worth the effort. Make a big batch and freeze the leftovers.

CARAMELIZED ONIONS

WITH 4 COMMENTS

Soft, sweet and full of umami, slowly caramelized onions make everything better. Here is what you need to know to make beautiful caramelized onions every time.

ORANGE-SCENTED CHOCOLATE OLIVE OIL CAKE WITH AMAZING FROSTING

WITH 4 COMMENTS

This very moist, orange-scented chocolate olive oil cake is piled high with a not-too-sweet cream cheese and whipped cream frosting. It is the perfect celebratory dessert for chocolate lovers who want a more sophisticated cake that is not overly sweet.

JAMES BOND DIRTY MARTINI