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RECIPE VAULT

Explore my recipe archives here. Note: Some have sub-recipes, like the vegetarian lasagna, which offer a great way to mix and match, and create your own meal (for example, the squash pasta dough with carrot-top pesto).
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Doughs & Noodles

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Pizza dough, versions 1 & 2

You want pizza now. Who doesn't? This quick-and-easy pizza crust is
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Squash Pasta Dough

A simple, delicious, way to enjoy classic lasagna with local ingredients
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Schwäbische Maultaschen

Classic filled dumplings from the Swabian region of Southern Germany

Main Course

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Acrobatic Pancakes

Pancakes can be the cornerstone of a nutritious, and balanced, breakfast
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Asian Grain Bowl

Try soy sauce, or tamari, on your grain bowl and see which you like best
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Baharat Spiced Potato Kebbeh

Potato kebbeh, even more delicious with the presence of baharat​
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Chicken Anticucho

A spicy treat from south of the border perfect for the whole family
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Dal-i-Flower

Cauliflower + Dal? Yes please.
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DIY Grain Bowl

A grain bowl born while peeling beets and watching "Twin Peaks" 
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Elk Gyro

A Minnesota twist on a Greek classic, great for eating outdoors in summer
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Jackfruit Tacos

This meaty, tasty fruit is the perfect animal-alternative for your taco
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Lamb Kofte

Savory, delicious, lamb grilled, and topped with fresh tzatziki
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Mac -n- Chi

Macaroni and cheese with kimchi?
​Don't knock it till you try it
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Parsnip Seed Loaf

Roots do all the talking in this naturally sweet loaf, but you'll have to try and see for yourself
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Pea Pesto and Kale Pasta

A whole new way to do pesto... and pasta, for that matter
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Porridge My Way

Sometimes, you just want classic oatmeal. Other times? Well...
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Revivify Me Salad

Feeling a little sluggish or under-the-weather? Try this salad.
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Root Vegetable Hash

A fairly typical breakfast hash took a zany turn when M&Ms came along
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Salad Niçoise

A classic Niçoise salad, made with local eggs and sustainable tuna
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Salmon and Egg Sandwich

Breakfast will never be the same after you try this epic combination
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Tomato, Endive meets Yogurt

Tomato and endive? Sure. Add yogurt to the equation for something new
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Trumpet Crumpets

Crumpets, the Anglo-Saxon-invented griddle cake made of flour and yeast, are incredibly easy to make​
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Vegetarian Lasagna

Lasagna is one of my favorite dishes to prepare... and eat. Who doesn't love the complexity of a something so saucy and delicious? ​
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Buckwheat Crêpes

Buckwheat crêpes, the original recipe (gluten-free)

Nosh & Sides

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Baguette Au Radix

No better way to celebrate spring than with fresh-grown radish, bread, butter
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Wild Rice Dolma

An inspiration from my trip to the Middle East with a Minnesota spin
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Black Beans & Burdock

Simple black beans cooked with burdock root
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Carrot Crackers

Hosting a party or invited to one? You'll be the star either way with these
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Dorayaki

One of the most popular Japanese confections, traditionally filled with anko, a sweet adzuki red bean paste, sandwiched between two pancakes
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Fiddleheads, Simple

Fiddleheads are a Minnesota treat that don't get the attention they deserve
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Fried Anchovies with Egg

Yep, you read that right. And yep, it's as delicious as it sounds
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Grilled Radish & Yogurt

Radish on the grill will make the most ardent meat-lover change their tune
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Lotus, Daikon, and Carrot Slaw

This bright, multi-national slaw is great as a supplement or just on its own
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Mint-Pea Frittata

A delightful amuse-bouche or canapé, these bights are a sure sign of spring
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Mint Honey Elixer

Whether not this elixir will heal what ails you, it certainly is delicious
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Napa Wraps

Born on the West Coast, and has found a more-than-welcoming home here
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Nut Butter Bites

PB&J is classic for a reason. Here are a few other ideas/other butters, to try
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Roasted Pear on Crostini

Dynamic enough to be a snack, and sweet enough to be a dessert
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Spicy Black Bean Salad

A healthy, protein-rich salad that sure to satisfy even the pickiest eaters
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Vegetarian Spring Rolls

A little tedious to make, perhaps, but entirely worth the effort
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Squash Agrodolce

Use any variety of squash, dressed up in an acidic, spicy-sweet sauce with golden raisins
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Watermelon Rind Pickles

Don't you dare throw away those watermelon rinds; pickle them instead!

Sauces x Spreads

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Antichuco Sauce

On tortas, with chips, or as a topping for just about anything else you want
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Ramp & Rhubarb Chutney

Ramps and rhubarb are two spring ingredients I cannot get enough of, and neither should you. Try them together in this sauce.
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Carrot Top Pesto (Veg Lasagna)

Don't toss your carrot tops - make them into pesto instead!
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Green Romesco

Green romesco? Sure, why not with this many different herbs on hand
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Miso-Carrot Spread (Napa Wrap)

Careful: This spread is addictive
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Pea Pesto

A quick-and-easy way to make pesto with fresh spring peas
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Peanut Sauce

It's a classic - one I've always loved. Here's a version I like to make.
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Salsa Jalapeno

This sauce, bright and spicy, can be used on just-about-anything.
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Yogurt Sauce (Lamb Kofte)

This Middle-Eastern speciality is the best thing to eat with lamb.

Spices

baharat spice mix

Baharat

Baharat means "spice" in Arabic, and is widely used in Middle Eastern cuisine​​
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Dukkah

Dukkah, an Egyptian nut & spice blend, is the perfect topping for salads or grilled fish
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Ras el hanout

A Moroccan sweet, spicy, and savory spice blend

Soups x Stews

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Creamy Celeriac & Potato Soup

Silky smooth and delicious, this soup will have you begging for more
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Brazilian Fish Stew (Moqueca Capixaba)

This classic Brazillian dish is the only fish stew you'll ever need
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Chilled Cucumber and Pear Soup

This summer soup is one of the most refreshing recipes you'll find
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Miso Curly Soup

I don't know how I lived as long as I did without soy curls in my life
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 Potato, Carrot, & Ginger Soup

Refreshing and revitalizing, even in the dead of winter
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Miso Ramen


A classic ramen recipe, with emphasis on umami-rich miso paste

Sweets

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Carrot and Parsnip Cake

A cake worthy of any birthday, or half-birthday for that matter
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Homemade Vanilla Extract

You can make vanilla extract on your own - just follow this simple recipe
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Honey Cake

Great with coffee, or just on its own, this honey cake is dense, sweet, spicy
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Outlaw Bread Pudding

This bread pudding is so good it just might... land you behind bars?
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Raspberry Rhubarb Galette

A balance of tart and sweet, this galette is one of my favorite desserts
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Sourdough Banana Muffins

What do you when you have a sourdough starter? Make muffins

Skin Care

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Citrus Scrub

No need to toss the peels after cooking with citrus: use them on your skin

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Coconut Body Scrub

The exfoliant you've been seeking; apply every 1-2 weeks for rejuvenating skin
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Mint Orange Skin Toner

The Vitamin C  and citric acid in oranges is fantastic for the skin

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Matcha Body Moisturizer 

Looking for healthier, younger skin? Matcha tea combined with coconut is exactly what you need
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Lemon Face Pack

You'll feel refreshed and restored (and won't waste your peels) with this pack

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Coconut Hair Mask

Dry, oily, or damaged hair? Coconut mixed with essential oils can rebuild your hair
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