Behind that tempting shade of red lurks an oh-so-swell-for-you ingredient whose virtues are masked by hibiscus’ floral lilt.
Southside Cocktail
Jun 01, 2012 by
Mint. Muddled. Mine. More. When we’ve got this gin-based mojito on our minds, those are about the only words we can muster.
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- 5 M
- 5 M
- 15
Chive Blossom Vinegar
May 26, 2012 by
Remember your mom telling you “Pretty is as pretty does…”? This lovely elixir knows no distinction–it’s just pretty through and through.
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- 5 M
- 5 M
- 36
Pureed Pea Soup with Mint
May 15, 2012 by
With all due respect to Kermit, being green has never been so easy–nor so darn enticing–as this simple, savvy, spring-y sweet pea soup.
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- 30 M
- 45 M
- 1
Easy Rhubarb Jam
May 02, 2012 by
Pink never seemed so pretty. Or so easy peasy. These fetching rhubarb preserves rely on just four ingredients and an occasional stir. No prior canning experience required.
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- 45 M
- 1 H
- 37
Simple Pizza Sauce
Apr 16, 2012 by
Who woulda thunk that a homemade pizza sauce could be so silken, so simple, so toss-out-every-other-sauce satiating?
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- 15 M
- 15 M
- 1
Roasted Asparagus
Apr 10, 2012 by
Thinking a recipe for roast asparagus isn’t necessary? We thought so, too…until we tried this uber-reliable technique. Perfect spears, time after time.
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- 5 M
- 25 M
- 13
Sweet Potato Wedges
Mar 21, 2012 by
These subtly spiced, lightly crisped sweet potato wedges will have everyone clamoring for more–and, we dare say, no one guessing they’re healthful.
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- 10 M
- 35 M
- 28
Simple Spaghetti
Feb 16, 2012 by
Think you’ve got nothing on hand for a no-stress supper? Think again.
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- 15 M
- 15 M
- 21
Vegan Chocolate Cake
Feb 07, 2012 by
Yup. It’s vegan. It’s also chocolate through and through. Dare you to guess which of these traits is inspiring both omnivores and vegans alike to swoon.
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- 20 M
- 1 H, 30 M
- 20
Blood Orange Marmalade
Jan 13, 2012 by
Find yourself a little melancholy at the impending end of citrus season? Extend the ephemeral with these puckery–and perfect–preserves.
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- 45 M
- 1 H, 30 M
- 23
Congee | Jok Plaw
Jan 11, 2012 by
A simple, silken rice porridge that’s certain to soothe and salve the soul–especially those souls afflicted with a sore throat or a queasy tummy.
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- 5 M
- 2 H
- 15
Potato Ruffles
Dec 26, 2011 by
These shatteringly crisp, undeniably sophisticated potato ruffles–chips, if you will–have no ridges. Nor do they need them. They’re intoxicatingly, satiatingly lovely just as they are.
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- 40 M
- 40 M
- 11
Roasted Carrots with Allspice
Dec 08, 2011 by
Sweet. Spicy. Earthy. Puckery. Since when did anything–or anyone–at your table ever boast such character? Certain to compensate for lulls in the conversation among your duller dinner invitees.
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- 15 M
- 50 M
- 8
Chocolate-Dipped Molasses Cookies
Dec 06, 2011 by
Though the name doesn’t give it away, these subtly spiced cookies are vegan-friendly, though we sure as heck couldn’t tell it from their I’ll-have-just-one-more appeal. Shhhh.
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- 30 M
- 1 H
- 3
Seasonal Vegetable Tempura
Nov 15, 2011 by
We could stare at this staggeringly stunning tempura all day—and eat it all night. Talk about a nifty tactic to get us to eat our veggies.
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- 35 M
- 35 M
- 1
Raw Cranberry Relish
Nov 14, 2011 by
This sassy little something to go with your Thanksgiving turkey draws on just cranberries, orange, sugar, booze, and a blender. Nope, it’s not a cocktail.
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- 5 M
- 5 M
- 6
Grilled Porcini Mushrooms with Mint and Garlic
Oct 25, 2011 by
Boletus edulis–that’s the fancy-pants name for porcini–is hardly a come-hither sort of name, but with a taste like this, who cares?
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- 5 M
- 25 M
- 3
Pepper Sherry
Oct 20, 2011 by
What could be easier than plopping some hot peppers in a bottle of booze, setting it aside for as long as you can resist, and then dribbling it over everything? Exactly.
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- 5 M
- 5 M
- 7