amy chaplin

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APPETIZER Recipes

Fig Toasts

POSTED ON November 17, 2015

Posted in appetizer, cookbook, Snacks

Fig Toasts

 

Back when food blogging was a relatively nascent phenomenon, I would check in on the handful (or so) that were on my radar every week. I enjoyed the ritual of reading these blogs so much that I timidly began dreaming about writing my own food journal. Observing through pictures and words [...] continue reading ->

Watermelon radish soup

POSTED ON October 2, 2015

Posted in appetizer, cleanse, Gluten free, Soup

Watermelon radish soup

Get ready because this soup is outstanding! It not only looks stunningly beautiful, but it’s also deeply nourishing and surprisingly simple to make!

The recipe is from Heidi Swanson’s latest book Near and Far: Recipes Inspired by Home and Travel, which is a truly stunning and thoughtful book. The recipes, photos and overall tone [...] continue reading ->

Sorrel humus for everyone down under plus other dips I love!

POSTED ON September 9, 2015

Posted in appetizer, Gluten free, Side Dishes, Snacks

Sorrel humus for everyone down under plus other dips I love!

Finally, I’m posting a recipe that suits the change of season in the Southern hemisphere! I hope everyone there is enjoying the very first signs of spring. If you’re heading into fall you could tuck this away until next year or scroll down for more dips I love.

When I first read the title [...] continue reading ->

Marinated beet salad with feta, mint and pistachios

POSTED ON July 30, 2013

Posted in appetizer, Gluten free, Salads, Side Dishes

Marinated beet salad with feta, mint and pistachios

The really good organic heirloom tomatoes have just hit the farmer’s market: plump, juicy, tangy and sweet. I know it’s hard at the moment to think of eating a dish that doesn’t revolve around a tomato of some sort, but this tasty beet salad is so good and deliciously refreshing that I had to share [...] continue reading ->

Kimchi, tempeh and avocado nori rolls-Fabulous Fermentation Week

POSTED ON January 22, 2013

Posted in appetizer, Side Dishes

Kimchi, tempeh and avocado nori rolls-Fabulous Fermentation Week

When Sarah Britton of My New Roots and Elenore Bendel Zahn of Earthsprout invited me to take part in their Fabulous Fermentation Week, I was delighted!

Last time they collaborated they created this gorgeous raw chocolate, so I think we’re in for a treat this week!

One of my favorite fermented foods is kimchi.  I [...] continue reading ->

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