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    Roasted Cumin Carrots

    The most beautiful carrots I have ever seen were part of my score from my last farmer’s market trip of the season. They were wonderful – a bit on the small side, since it has been getting bitterly cold already, but so flavorful it reminds you what carrots are supposed to taste like. Sweet and [...]

    Avocado Salad with Arepas

    I had been craving avocados. They’re so versatile, but I always find this simple salad really lets them shine. You can add other ingredients if you like: roasted chiles, black beans, queso fresco, and so on. I don’t have ingredient amounts for the arepas – just add water until the mixture forms a dough. Top [...]

    Baby Arugula Salad with Bacon, Boursin, Poached Eggs, and Cider Vinaigrette

    To me, a good salad is all about the greens. When we scored some amazing baby arugula at the farmer’s market this week, there was no doubt we were going to do a simple, classic salad that amplified the arugula’s natural, peppery flavor. The same salad would be delicious with other components, but I love [...]

    Spinach Salad with Roasted Mushrooms and Bacon Wrapped Figs

    This was one of the most delicious dinners I’ve had recently, and definitely the most satisfying salad in ages. Freshness from spinach, earthiness and meatyness from mushrooms, richness from bacon, and sweetness from the figs. It’s just a few simple ingredients, three simple steps, and…what’s that? I had you at bacon? Well, on to the [...]

    Roasted Squash Salad with Bitter Greens, Seckel Pears, and Warm Bacon Vinaigrette

    Tonight’s dinner started out simple: three beautiful kinds of squash from the market, some gorgeous and perfectly ripe seckel pears (those little baby ones that are so wonderful), and some in-season greens. Add some bacon to tie it all together (because that’s what bacon does) and I had a gorgeous, hearty, and extremely delicious salad. [...]