Amy Chaplin

POSTED ON July 27, 2011

I am finally moving back into a new kitchen and have been in domestic bliss the last few days placing bowls of fresh garlic and heirloom tomatoes on the counter, organizing grains and beans into jars and finding places for crockery and other kitchen things that I had forgotten about. Such a pleasure! And with [...] continue reading ->

Labneh

POSTED ON May 8, 2011

Posted in Gluten free, Side Dishes

This labneh, or yogurt cheese as it is sometimes called, was served with the chickpea tagine that I last posted. All it really is, is yogurt strained for about 5 hours or overnight. The whey drips out and what you are left with is a lusciously thick and creamy cheese. It’s a great way to [...] continue reading ->

Socca

POSTED ON April 17, 2011

Posted in appetizer, Gluten free, Side Dishes

When we are blessed with beautiful spring days, my approach to meals changes dramatically. I naturally start thinking of lighter foods and dishes that taste good at room temperature, like marinated beets, tender bitter greens, white bean aioli and flavorful roasted vegetable salads, all of which would be perfect paired with this delicious socca.

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Guacamole and pickled red cabbage

POSTED ON March 22, 2011

Posted in Gluten free, Side Dishes

Lately I’ve been adding either pickled red cabbage or avocado to many of my quick, throw-together meals. The red cabbage adds the brightness, rich color and tangy flavor that I crave after many winter months. The avocado, we all know, makes every thing better. I love when I decide to go the extra mile and [...] continue reading ->

Arame

POSTED ON March 10, 2011

Posted in Gluten free, Side Dishes

I am hoping this recipe will inspire you to eat more seaweed. Ideally we should eat a little everyday, but I know how difficult that can be. I often only manage a sheet of nori with lunch or dinner which is much faster than cooking a separate dish like this one. But, once you make [...] continue reading ->

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