Seasonal Cooking – Page 9

July 16, 2013

FFwD: Whole Cherry (Buttermilk) Clafoutis

In reading through the recipe for this last week's French Fridays with Dorie, I was skeptical about leaving the cherry pits in. "That sounds dangerous," I said to myself. So, I made the decision to pit my cherries. I know a lot of people left them in, and I respect that, but I just couldn't …

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July 5, 2013

FFwD: Wheat (Spelt) Berry and Tuna Salad

This week's French Friday's with Dorie was a salad, which was just perfect because earlier in the week it was definitely salad weather around here. In addition, I was pretty excited for this one as I practically had everything already (always a bonus)! I did use spelt berries instead of wheat berries, but I don't …

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June 30, 2013

Sorghum Sushi Salad with Seared Tuna and Avocado

Well. Like the rest of the west, we are having a bit of a heatwave here. Which isn't that surprising I guess because it is summer, but it is still Portland, so yeah, I am honestly a bit surprised. When the weather is all hot, gross, and annoying outside, this is a great dinner option. …

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June 14, 2013

Quinoa Polenta with Sautéed Greens, Parmesan & Apricot Vinegar

Oh my god, I love polenta. Creamy polenta, sautÃ©ed polenta -- doesn't matter. I just wish corn was healthier than it is, especially when I could probably eat polenta multiple times per week. I think I have found a solution! Polenta that is half traditional polenta and half quinoa! Because quinoa is good for you, …

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May 13, 2013

Baked Fish, Potatoes and Spanish Chorizo

This is a great spring or summer meal. First of all, it has an easy one pot type set up (always a plus) and it's Spanish in influence, which always makes me think of sunny weather. You could easily skip the chorizo if you can't find any (this requires the real, cured Spanish variety) but …

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