Summer

Avocado Chimichurri Sauce

Who doesn't love the vibrant, herbaceous flavors of a classic Chimichurri sauce? Also, who doesn't love a classic avocado puree, crema...

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Aug 4, 20211 min read

Surf and Turf Summer Rolls

These iconic Vietnamese rolls look intimidating to make, but can be a breeze if you plan a bit ahead with your veggie prep. While I love...

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Apr 14, 20213 min read

Spring Pea + Egg Salad Sandwich

As springtime continues in the northeast, I try to find as many ways as possible to sneak in fresh seasonal green veggies into my daily...

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Apr 6, 20212 min read

Spring Potato Salad with Snap Peas and Basil Pesto Dressing

After I tasted this deliciously herby, vegetable-driven potato salad, all I wanted to do was top it with an array of jammy soft boiled eggs!

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Apr 2, 20212 min read

Olive Feta Stuffed Chicken with Local Greens

How many times have you looked at the chicken in your fridge and thought, "Ugh, what else can I turn this bird into that isn't the same...

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Apr 1, 20212 min read

Salmon Tartare with Root Veggie Chips

Inspired by the good old days at Island Creek Oyster Bar, I've been feeling extra nostalgic lately for their classic Salmon Tartare dish....

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Mar 24, 20212 min read

Olive Oil Cake with Macerated Fresh Fruit

Normally, an olive oil cake can be delightfully rich, but often dense in texture. My rendition takes on a more delicate texture by...

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Mar 10, 20212 min read

Whipped Ricotta Dip with Crudités

It will take all of your strength not to eat this silky ricotta dip with a spoon alone. Ricotta already has an amazing texture, but adding..

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Mar 8, 20212 min read

Celery Caesar Salad with Toasted Breadcrumbs

Now that I moved away from Boston, I cannot help but crave the quintessential Celery Caesar with Toasted Breadcrumbs from Coppa. It's one of

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Mar 3, 20212 min read

White Bean Salad with Radishes and Mint

This recipe, featuring a common pantry staple, comes together in a matter of minutes and can act as a lovely side dish to a piece of fish...

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Mar 1, 20211 min read

Herby Baked Brown Rice with Fresh Beans

This recipe is a fresh, verdant update to the typical mundane side of weeknight rice. In the springtime, I'll use fresh fava beans, but...

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Jan 25, 20212 min read

Stewed Chicken Thighs, for any season

I've been making a version of this savory, simple stewed chicken thigh dish for over a decade now. Depending on the time of year...

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Jan 14, 20212 min read

Cucumber Salad with Miso Sesame Dressing

Cucumbers don't have to be boring! If your veggie garden is similar to mine through the peak summertime harvest, then you have an...

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Oct 31, 20202 min read

Pilsner Steamed Mussels with Chorizo

Inspired by a classic shellfish dish from Chef Jeremy Sewall’s James Beard-nominated cookbook, The New England Kitchen, steamed mussels...

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Oct 26, 20201 min read

Quinoa Salad with Avocado, Radishes, and Citrus Vinaigrette

Using lemon, orange, and lime zests add bright flavor to this light quinoa based lunch salad.

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Oct 26, 20201 min read

Smoky Shrimp Tacos with Mango + Avocado

Skip the ground beef and try taco night with sweet, wild caught shrimp! Whether it's a sunny, hot summer day or you need a tropical,...

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Aug 31, 20202 min read

Orzo Pasta Salad with Fresh Ricotta, Arugula, and Citrus Vinaigrette

Try to find whole milk ricotta cheese for this healthful take on a chilled pasta salad. It adds a rich, creamy texture that balances the...

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Aug 31, 20201 min read

Potato Salad with Charred Summer Corn and Crispy Pancetta

I grew up avoiding the whole 'mayo-blanketed' summer BBQ salads that some find quite nostalgic. When I think about that beautiful buffet...

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Aug 26, 20202 min read

Smoky Zucchini Soup with Charred Poblanos + Focaccia Croutons

When I first tasted the texture of this soup, I couldn’t believe that there wasn't any cream or cheese! The true flavor of the zucchini...

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Aug 19, 20202 min read

Grilled Skirt Steak Arugula Salad with Gorgonzola Fonduta Sauce

The Italian version of a fondue, or cheese sauce, fonduta is not only fun to say, but it derives from the verb “to melt." What better...

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Aug 12, 20202 min read

Avocado Chimichurri Sauce

Surf and Turf Summer Rolls

Spring Pea + Egg Salad Sandwich

Spring Potato Salad with Snap Peas and Basil Pesto Dressing

Olive Feta Stuffed Chicken with Local Greens

Salmon Tartare with Root Veggie Chips

Olive Oil Cake with Macerated Fresh Fruit

Whipped Ricotta Dip with Crudités

Celery Caesar Salad with Toasted Breadcrumbs

White Bean Salad with Radishes and Mint

Herby Baked Brown Rice with Fresh Beans

Stewed Chicken Thighs, for any season

Cucumber Salad with Miso Sesame Dressing

Pilsner Steamed Mussels with Chorizo

Quinoa Salad with Avocado, Radishes, and Citrus Vinaigrette

Smoky Shrimp Tacos with Mango + Avocado

Orzo Pasta Salad with Fresh Ricotta, Arugula, and Citrus Vinaigrette

Potato Salad with Charred Summer Corn and Crispy Pancetta

Smoky Zucchini Soup with Charred Poblanos + Focaccia Croutons

Grilled Skirt Steak Arugula Salad with Gorgonzola Fonduta Sauce

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