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GINGERSNAP PECAN GRANOLA.

There’s something supremely comforting about gingersnaps. Something warm and soothing. An unmistakeable aroma of spice. And of course, the best part of the gingersnap—the supremely delish way they crumble. Enter gingersnap granola. Think of this granola as an excuse to…
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BLACK BEAN NACHOS WITH AVOCADO CILANTRO CREMA & MANGO SALSA.

Instead of asking, “Why nachos?”, I urge you to ponder this question: Do you ever not want nachos? How can you resist the salty, creamy, spicy, tangy, crunchy, layered goodness? You cannot. Give in. Why? Because nachos can be made in…
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APRICOT PEACH COFFEE CAKE WITH ALMOND STREUSEL & HONEY CARDAMOM YOGURT.

Before we talk about mouthwatering, moist, crumbly, fruity, cinnamony coffee cake, a note on food identities… (I know, I know—but it’ll be fun! Trust me.) I was raised vegetarian and throughout my life have also called myself vegan, raw, pescatarian,…
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GLUTEN-FREE COCONUT WAFFLES WITH LEMON MAPLE WHIPPED CHÈVRE & STRAWBERRIES.

Let me tell you a story about waffles. I woke up one morning a few months ago possessed with the idea of owning a waffle iron. I never had. But now it only seemed right. What had I been doing…
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VANILLA GELATO WITH APRICOT, MINT, SEA SALT & OLIVE OIL HONEY SYRUP.

Last weekend, a few friends and I discovered the perfect food: Fresh summer apricot, perfectly ripened, dipped in honey and sprinkled with mint leaves and sea salt. The perfect blend of fragrance and sweetness, mellowed by cool mint and deepened…
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KALECAMOLE WITH SMOKED SALT.

Kale. Guacamole. Kale. Guacamole. Kale. Guaca… KALECAMOLE. So good. No other words necessary. Quick guac tip: I’ve taken to grating my garlic and jalapeño in, rather than mincing it—the flavors blend much more fully, and, um, it’s WAY easier than…
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SAUV BLANC SIMMERED PEACH & DRUNKEN GOAT GRILLED CHEESE.

Honestly, my greatest wish for you is that you become a food shaman. I want you to spend your moments in the kitchen listening to the whispers and murmurs of fruits and vegetables, the secrets of spices. I want you…
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BLOOD ORANGE & FENNEL SALAD WITH OIL CURED OLIVES.

I’m so into fennel right now. (I’m sure you can tell—almost everything savory I’ve posted in the past month has fennel in it…) The crunch, the sweetness, and the freshness pair so perfectly with both sweet and savory flavors. Yet…
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GOAT CHEESE STUFFED DATES WITH POMEGRANATE MOLASSES & SMOKED SALT.

These stuffed dates are a genius gluten- and cow-dairy-free appetizer, amuse bouche to pass, or down-home gimme-a-yummy snack. They also majorly rock out the sweet-salty-sour-umami flavor spectrum. Olive oil, pomegranate molasses (you could use a balsamic vinegar or glaze if you…
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