amy chaplin

celebrating the art of eating well

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Strawberry buckwheat granola with coconut and cardamom

POSTED ON April 14, 2014

Posted in Breakfast

Strawberry buckwheat granola with coconut and cardamom

I made this granola in honor of spring and the strawberries to come. Since it’ll be quite a while until we see the sweet red gems at the green market (on the East coast), I decided to make a granola using dried strawberries. I had forgotten how totally delicious dried strawberries are until recently, when [...] continue reading ->

Warm heirloom Black Bean Salad with Tangy Cilantro Pumpkin Seed Dressing

POSTED ON February 20, 2014

Posted in Salads

Warm heirloom Black Bean Salad with Tangy Cilantro Pumpkin Seed Dressing

During the last photo shoot for my cookbook we focused on my pantry and  capturing ingredient glossary shots. For these, I needed to have all my favorite beans on hand; since many are heirloom beans, I made a big order from Rancho Gordo in California.  They have the best range or runner beans, which are [...] continue reading ->

News!… and a root vegetable arugula salad with pomegranate dressing

POSTED ON December 10, 2012

Posted in Salads

News!… and a root vegetable arugula salad with pomegranate dressing

I’m so excited to tell you all what I have been up to. I started writing my first cookbook this past summer and have been busy testing and shooting recipes for the last 6 months. It has been, and continues to be a deeply inspiring and challenging experience that I’m over the moon to be [...] continue reading ->

Grilled fava beans

POSTED ON June 24, 2012

Posted in appetizer

Grilled fava beans

I made these grilled fava beans a couple of weeks ago when we were upstate celebrating a friend’s birthday. Six of us, including baby Teo rented a house with a large, well-equipped kitchen and outdoor grill. We spent the lovely, warm days lying on the grass under a tree, dabbling in the cool stream which bordered [...] continue reading ->

Socca

POSTED ON April 17, 2011

Posted in appetizer, Gluten free, Side Dishes

Socca

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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