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How to Make the Perfect Sweet Potato Fries

Some people hunt for buried treasure… others hunt for the it bag of the season. I, on the other hand, have been on a hunt that’s led me all over the internet, deep into my cookbook collection, and on countless trips to the produce aisle, as I try to unlock my own culinary mystery: how to […]

Tuesday Tastings :: Roasted Potato Salad with Fennel, Tomatoes & Asparagus

Planning our Fourth of July menu last weekend got me thinking about the dearth of really good, fresh, non-heavy potato salad recipes out there. I mean, I’m all for classic American BBQ staples (bring on the fully-loaded hot dogs!), but does anyone really love those mayonnaise-laden potato salads that become soggy (and actually a little scary) […]

The Super Foodie :: Roasted Carrots & Parsnip Puree

With the holidays wrapping up, most of us have enjoyed our fair share of treats! So I’m here with a healthy but delicious dinner recipe to help get us all back on track. The puree, although filled with nutrient rich parsnips and celery root, still feels like an indulgent treat, and it’s the perfect way […]

Tuesday Tastings :: Balsamic Reduction

Today’s Tasting is more of a technique than a recipe, but reduced balsamic is something that I’m constantly incorporating into my recipes and a lot of you guys have left comments with questions about how to make your own. Reduced balsamic is probably tied with Maldon salt as my favorite way to “finish” a dish, and […]

In Season :: Sweet Potato & Pomegranate Salad

It’s the day after Christmas, and food is quite possibly the farthest thing from my mind. Among other holiday indulgences, I’ve eaten more cookies than I’d like to admit and I’m, well, full. But the holiday season is still a week from over, so I (Jeanine) think it’s the perfect time for a healthy reprieve… […]

In Season :: Poblano Cornbread Stuffing

I (Jeanine) come from a very traditional midwestern family where some Thanksgiving traditions are not to be messed with. I don’t know how some of these culinary delights came to be, but I’m sure many of you can relate… the infamous canned green bean casserole made with canned cream of mushroom soup and canned fried […]