One of the best restaurants in Harvard Square, Alden & Harlow, has what they call the “ubiquitous kale salad” on their menu. The name is tongue-in-cheek, but the salad itself is phenomenal. The greens themselves are all kale (something that can be hard to pull off), and there’s nothing else garnishing the leaves except a … Read more
Fruit
Strawberry Oatmeal Bars
Strawberry Oatmeal Bars Ingredients 1 pint strawberries 1 cup flour 1 cup oats 1/4 cup ground flaxseed (optional – if not using, increase the flour by 1/4 cup) 1/3 cup brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon cinnamon 3/4 cup butter, melted 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Wash and prepare … Read more
Peach and Blueberry Cobbler
As I’ve mentioned earlier, my sweet tooth has been taking over this summer. This cobbler took a couple of tries to get right, but the final version here showcases some of the best of summer’s fruit, and David and I have been noshing on it after dinner for several nights now. I usually try to … Read more
Ginger-Peach Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting
Although I’ve been lucky enough to have a summer full of strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries, I haven’t been eating many fresh peaches and nectarines. Not long in to my pregnancy, both Whole Foods and Trader Joe’s, the two grocery stores just down the road from our house, were affected by a peach recall out of … Read more
Pear and Walnut Coffee Cake
My sister joined us for the weekend as our first house guest in the new apartment, and I made this coffee cake to celebrate. Things aren’t quite put together just yet in the kitchen, which this time meant we didn’t have any cinnamon on hand, so I substituted Chinese five spice instead. I’ve done that … Read more
Everyday Blueberry and Strawberry Smoothie
David has been making these smoothies on a daily basis for a few years. He has the method down to a science, and though we sometimes tweak the ingredients, it’s been an easy, reliable recipe we both enjoy. We’ll make a large batch that makes two 16-ounce smoothies. We’ll either both have one in the … Read more
Wild Blueberry and Pear Crisp
We moved! Although I’ve loved spending the past few years in my kitchen in Boston’s North End, it’s time for a change. David and I are lucky enough to have found a great place on the other side of the river that we both love. We’re much closer to nature, with a little back yard … Read more
Mint-infused Ricotta Cheesecake Bites with Macerated Strawberries
Today marks Recipe Redux’s first birthday, and to celebrate, we’re all making small bite desserts. Recipe Redux was started by a group of dietitians, and each month a group of healthy food bloggers post the recipes they’ve created, all stemming from a single monthly challenge. Those of you who know me in real life likely … Read more
Strawberry & Tomato Bruschetta with Goat Cheese
This is a twist on a dish I’ve been making for years, and it’s a perfect accompaniment to a Memorial Day party. Here, strawberries are paired with the classic combination of tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, and basil, resulting in a fresh and summery dish. A smear of goat cheese lends the bruschetta a hearty, tangy … Read more
Shrimp & Mango Tacos
Over the weekend, one of my favorite websites, Food52.com, won the James Beard Award for Publication of the year for their cookbook, a compilation of winners from their community cooking contests. I’ve used their contest themes for inspiration before, one of which was selected as a Community Pick on their site (pretty exciting, I thought). … Read more
