Monthly Archives: April 2010

Cilantro Grilled Shrimp

Posted on April 30, 2010 by christianathomas

Sometimes I post things that are so simple, they hardly merit a recipe.  Such is the case with this item.  Still, it’s a great way to use up green onions and cilantro, both of which are showing up regularly in … Continue reading →

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Meat Pie

Posted on April 28, 2010 by christianathomas

I had the idea to make a meat pie this week, inspired by one that my husband makes with chicken and leeks and feta, and another amazing one that some friends brought over for a special occasion.  Meat pie seemed … Continue reading →

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Roast Beets with Chard

Posted on April 27, 2010 by christianathomas

Thanks to the CSA, we find that we get our fill of beets.  In southern California, beets grow basically year-round, with only a 2-month window in the summer where it’s just too hot to grow them.  This is true of all … Continue reading →

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The Share

Posted on April 26, 2010 by christianathomas

OK, back to the regularly scheduled CSA postings:The Haul:Red Lettuce2 Bok ChoiSwiss Chard (an enormous bunch with leaves the size of elephant ears)KaleTurnipsCarrotsBeetsGarlicCilantroDillEdible flowers The Plan:Sticky Chicken with Stir-fried Bok ChoiRoast Beets with ChardSome sort of meat pie w/Kale and … Continue reading →

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Asian Soup

Posted on April 24, 2010 by christianathomas

We’ve been getting plenty of brassicas in our shares every week, and last week I got hit with the double Asian brassica whammy – 2 bok choi and a gargantuan Chinese cabbage.  I couldn’t face more than one day of stir-fried … Continue reading →

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Pickled Carrots and Beets

Posted on April 23, 2010 by christianathomas

I got the fabulous David Chang cookbook Momofuku for Christmas last year, and immediately read it cover to cover.  It’s a fascinating book – part memoir, part cooking philosophy, and part astonishingly complex recipes, all doused in a healthy dose of profanity and … Continue reading →

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Overnight Preserved Lemons

Posted on April 22, 2010 by christianathomas

Over the years I’ve had at least three of my foodie friends wax poetic about preserved lemons.  “But what do you DO with them?” I would always ask.Invariably, the reply was “Oh, you can put them in EVERYTHING.”This is silly, because … Continue reading →

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The Share

Posted on April 21, 2010 by christianathomas

Last week was a bit of a disaster for me, CSA-wise.  I had a good plan, but then ended up not making dinner for three nights for various reasons, and gave away 4 veggies from the share.  I managed to … Continue reading →

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More pizza!

Posted on April 18, 2010 by christianathomas

I love rapini, and was so glad to get it in my box last week. I used it in a pizza with swiss chard, and it was amazing. Dark greens and goat cheese is pretty much always a winning combo. … Continue reading →

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Kale Au Gratin

Posted on April 16, 2010 by christianathomas

Look, I eat about a zillion pounds of veggies every week, and I figure that fact more than makes up for my penchant for cream and butter and pork fat. So, certainly this recipe is a bit heavy, and yes, … Continue reading →

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