Everything you need to know about fresh strawberries, including season, selection, storage, preparation, cooking, great partners, …
Flavor Pairing: Rhubarb + Rose Petal
Is it happenstance that rhubarb and roses come into play simultaneously in the Northwest? You know that old adage, "What grows …
Raspberry Cream Cheese Coffee Cake
Whenever the word "brunch" is mentioned, this coffee cake drifts through the wide open space of my mind. Yeah, right! I …
Luscious Candied Lemon Sage Tea Cake
A simple, yet memorable oil-based cake, redolent with candied lemon and the subtle flavor of fresh sage. Sometimes I get …
Chipotle Cheddar Corn Bread
This surprisingly light cheddar corn bread is almost a meal, with a generous quantity of cheese and other savory elements. I’m …
Potato Gratin with Ricotta, Pancetta & Melted Leeks
There are few dishes in the world more deeply satisfying than a perfectly made Potato Gratin. And by perfectly made, I mean the …
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Northwest Early Spring Farro & Lentil Salad
I was surprised and thrilled last Saturday at the Seattle University District Farmers Market at how much fresh produce …
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The Only Frittata Recipe You’ll Ever Need
All the tips & tricks you need to make the best frittata ever, plus 5 drool-worthy frittata recipes. A Frittata is just an …
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Baby Greens, Green Garlic & Garlic Chive Tarts
Flaky pastry, cheesy custard, baby greens, green garlic, garlic chives, goat cheese. It's spring. These pretty, flower-shaped …
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Risotto of Green Garlic, Cauliflower & Moroccan Spices
A masterful risotto that fuses an Italian classic with the haunting flavors of Morocco. Risotto is one of the greatest dishes of …
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Baby Leek, Cheddar & Rosemary Tart
Baby leeks, fresh rosemary, sage, and chives suspended in tender custard, encased in flaky pastry. Is it a quiche or heaven on …
Fresh Primer: Green Garlic & Garlic Scapes
Everything you need to know to create spectacular dishes with green garlic and garlic scapes, including season, selection, …
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Peanut Butter & Strawberry Lime Jam Ice Cream
I can still remember the first time I made ice cream. I was 12 and Dad had just bought an ice cream machine for our summer cabin …
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Caramelized Mushroom Stock (+ Consommé & Demi-Glace)
Utterly delicious, all-purpose stock mirrors classic brown stock in technique and depth of flavor, but without the meat. This …
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Chewy Peanut Butter Fudge Brownies
I have baked a gazillion batches of brownies in my life, trying to achieve a truly chewy brownie. I’m surprised I didn’t give up …
Bittersweet Chocolate & Toasted Walnut Cookies Perfecta Mundo!
I was walking down 10th avenue in the Pearl district, just north of downtown Portland, Oregon when my nose went into high …
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Heavenly Duo: Chocolate and Peanut Butter
Quick! Which came first? Chocolate or peanut butter? If you guessed chocolate, you’re spot on. As a drink, chocolate has been …
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Mexicano Chocolate Ebelskivers (Aebleskivers)
Danish ebelskivers aren't just for breakfast. Chocolate takes them to another, more dessert-like, dimension. The first time I …
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Salted Bittersweet Chocolate Sauce Par Excellence
Making heart-pounding, love-inducing chocolate sauce is well within the reach of even the novice cook. Especially with this easy …
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Spicy Caramelized Bacon & Peanuts
Caramelized bacon and peanuts are only minutes away with this fast-and-easy chef's caramelization technique. I can still remember …
LunaCafe’s Ultimate Chocolate Pudding
When I decided to include the ultimate chocolate pudding in the All Chocolate All Month celebration at LunaCafe, I thought the …
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