amy chaplin

celebrating the art of eating well

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Green vegetable tart with buckwheat sunflower crust

POSTED ON January 30, 2016

Posted in Baked Goods, Gluten free, Mains

Green vegetable tart with buckwheat sunflower crust

This tart has been on my mind and in the making for a while. I’ve been experimenting with different fillings, trying to achieve a creamy and light texture without eggs.  Though I’m sure my experiments won’t stop here,  I had to pause and get something to you since it’s been awhile and the year [...] continue reading ->

Zucchini tangle with poached eggs and green harissa

POSTED ON July 7, 2015

Posted in Breakfast, Mains

Zucchini tangle with poached eggs and green harissa

One of my favorite things to eat for breakfast in summer is tomato on toast; it’s a childhood favorite that goes perfectly with a good cup of tea. I’ve written about it before here. Since tomatoes are just now only beginning to show themselves at my local market, in an effort to make a [...] continue reading ->

Fennel dill dressing with lime and mint + a rainbow bowl

POSTED ON February 15, 2015

Posted in Dressings, Gluten free, Mains, Side Dishes

Fennel dill dressing with lime and mint + a rainbow bowl

This year, winter seems to me to be more bleak and grey than in seasons past.  And I’m not sure if it’s striking me so because I’ve had a bit more time to observe the weather, or if it is in fact, greyer than usual.  The last couple of winters I was wrapped up [...] continue reading ->

Bright turmeric dressing and a spring black rice salad

POSTED ON March 23, 2014

Posted in Condiments, Gluten free, Grains

Bright turmeric dressing and a spring black rice salad

The recent appearance of fresh fava beans at the health food store in my neighborhood was a welcome sight. Although they’re not yet grown locally, they were a sure sign of the lovely spring vegetables to come. Fava beans are a great way to make any simple salad, sautéed greens or grain dish special and [...] continue reading ->

Spring millet salad with tangy seeded flax dressing

POSTED ON May 11, 2013

Posted in Gluten free, Grains, Salads

Spring millet salad with tangy seeded flax dressing

Millet is a quirky grain: with a sunny yellow color and perfect round shape, it fluffs up perfectly when cooked, but quickly becomes dry as it cools. Raw, it smells slightly sweet, milky and almost musky.  It’s the kind of smell that makes me want to bake breakfast-y things like my mother’s milk pudding.  To [...] continue reading ->

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