Amy Chaplin

Kohlrabi mustard green salad with aged sheep cheese

POSTED ON November 26, 2013

If you’re looking for a refreshing salad to add brightness to your Thanksgiving meal, this one will work perfectly. It has a lively, bitter bite from the mustard and watercress, lots of crisp, juicy texture from shaved kohlrabi and a touch of sweet from the apple.

I usually don’t go for fruit in savory salads, [...] continue reading ->

Thanksgiving~roasted acorn squash with herbed Beluga lentil, mushroom and chestnut filling

POSTED ON November 15, 2013

Posted in Gluten free, Mains

Thanksgiving~roasted acorn squash with herbed Beluga lentil, mushroom and chestnut filling

When I worked at Angelica Kitchen these middle weeks in November were always the busiest and most productive time. Although we began planning our annual 5-course Thanksgiving menu way back in August, as the days counted down, the reservations streamed in and the deliveries piled up—taking every bit of space available in the restaurant, it [...] continue reading ->

Easy Thai style red lentil soup

POSTED ON November 7, 2013

Posted in Gluten free, Soup

When my friend and part-time neighbor Mary mentioned to me that she wanted to learn a quick soup to make on the rare occasions she’s home, I knew immediately I had to show her how to make an easy red lentil soup. Being the in-demand and talented make up artist that she is, Mary travels [...] continue reading ->

Autumn roast vegetable salad with mustard dressing

POSTED ON October 23, 2013

Posted in Gluten free, Salads, Side Dishes

Autumn roast vegetable salad with mustard dressing

Firstly, I’m sorry for the lack of posting going on around here! It’s been a busy last few months including a 4-week trip to Australia, shooting the cover for my book and a big round of book edits. Please know that I’ve really missed sharing recipes with all of you and the feeling of connectedness [...] 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 ->