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Garlic

Crostini with Fava Beans, Roasted Garlic Creme Fraiche and Mushroom Oil

August 11, 2009
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Fava Beans and Café Dreams: Cloudless skies and sun-ripened fruit were not our only motivations for moving to Berkeley. Topping our list was a dream to open a little café, where I would cook simple, beautiful food and Alejandro would woo the guests with his charming ways. We’d have a garden out back, a patio [...]

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Garden Vegetable Ravioli in Tomato Brodo

July 27, 2009
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How to make homemade ravioli with vegetables and goat cheese, in a garlic-infused tomato broth.

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Grilled Puttanesca Pizza with Heirloom Tomatoes

July 22, 2009
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I used to be a nonbeliever. Friends would mention the amazing pizza they made at home, but I’d shrug it off, secretly thinking there’s no way it was half as tasty as brick-oven pizza. Well, I take it back. Sort of. I still think home-baked pizza is a waste of my time. But grilled pizza… [...]

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Spicy Cauliflower and Why I Love Pine Nuts

May 25, 2009

You may be surprised to know that there is more to the pine nut than just pesto. Pine nuts are the edible little seeds from pine trees that add texture and flavor to just about any Mediterranean dish. Use them in place of Italian cheese for a smooth buttery taste and an overall healthier recipe, [...]

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Stuffed Artichokes with Whole Roasted Potatoes

April 16, 2009

There are times when I can create masterful meals that take an entire day to prepare. There are other times when I can whip a half-empty kitchen into a surprising culinary feat. But then, there comes a time when I cannot for the life of me think of anything to cook. This particular time came [...]

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Pan-Roasted Cauliflower with Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto & Wild Rice

March 30, 2009

Earthy and dense, cauliflower can easily turn a vegetarian side dish into a hearty main course. Unlike the distinct flavor of, say, broccoli, cauliflower blends itself into its surrounding flavors and complements even the spiciest of dishes. This particular recipe combines a pesto made of sweet sun-dried tomatoes, green garlic and walnuts, with wild rice [...]

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Baked Whole Wheat Orecchiette with Broccoli, Asparagus & Peas

March 20, 2009

Sometimes I wish I could eat pasta every day of my life. Seriously – I would have no qualms about slurping down homemade trenette with pesto, pappardelle with a thick ragu, or grandma’s cheesy lasagna every single day of my life. This infatuation with the mighty noodle happens to me every time I create a [...]

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Spicy Broccolini & Caper Aioli

March 10, 2009

Sometimes I just can’t find time to go food shopping. I’ll open my fridge and find nothing but rinds of cheese and floppy carrots. I thought I’d be eating brown rice with weeks-old onion for dinner, but was pleasantly surprised to find some beautiful broccolini hiding in the draw. If you’re new to this relatively [...]

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