farmers market

cauliflower rice salad with grapes, cucumber, and tarragon

September 17, 2018 by mimi newman

Here’s a cauliflower rice salad recipe lightened up and made Whole30/Paleo. This cauliflower rice salad with grapes, cucumber, and tarragon recipe is perfect for a summer potluck or cookout; the flavors only improve in time as the raw cauliflower absorbs the flavors. This recipe, of course, can be made with Israeli couscous or rice and be really good, but if you’re trying to cut carbs, cauliflower rice is a great option and is surprisingly delicious with the grapes + tarragon. It’s an unexpected use of grapes, too!

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plum cobbler

September 17, 2018 by mimi newman

Here’s a plum cobbler that really could be made with any fruit you want. I think it’s valuable to memorize a few recipes — and while baking can be intimidating, memorizing a formula for a simple baked thing like a cobbler or crisp ensures that you always have dessert on hand. This healthy fruit cobbler recipe is endlessly customizable and a good recipe to just have in your internal memory bank.

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summer panzanella

August 23, 2018 by mimi newman

here is a completely easy Panzanella recipe that is all about seasonal, farmer’s market produce. with heirloom tomatoes and crusty bread, some cucumber, herbs, and a little burrata on top, this summer Panzanella will make your heart sing.

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avocado-tomatillo salsa verde

July 4, 2018 by mimi newman

Here is a recipe for avocado-tomatillo salsa verde! This is honestly the easiest thing ever to make at home. I prefer a green, tomatillo salsa nearly all the time, and with avocado blended in, this salsa is like 1/3 of the way between a pure salsa verde and guacamole. It’s creamy, tangy and stays green forever!

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easy mini strawberry pavlova for two

June 23, 2018 by mimi newman

Pavlova is such a lovely play on texture and flavor, and when done well, is not cloyingly sweet. Here’s a recipe for how to make pavlova at home, and it’s the right amount to make pavlova for two people. Yum!

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spicy roasted romanesco

June 19, 2018 by mimi newman

Raw romanesco is beautiful, and spicy roasted romaneso, is delicious! inspired by the blasted broccoli at Seattle’s Black Bottle, this is a spicy roasted romanesco – romanesco is cooked quickly at a high heat, and then dressed with olive oil, garlic, and red pepper.

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grilled artichokes

June 12, 2018 by mimi newman

If you’re trying to figure out how to cook an artichoke, make these tender and smoky grilled artichokes served with a lemon-cumin aioli. These grilled artichokes, especially, offer a smoky and tender summer appetizer.

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chioggia beet salad

June 12, 2018 by mimi newman

Have you ever heard of Chioggia beets? You’ve probably seen them on Instagram. If you’re lucky enough to find them at your farmers market, make this crunchy, raw Chioggia beet salad with queso fresco, mint, and almond.

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strawberry tart with queso fresco

June 12, 2018 by mimi newman

if you’re looking for a spring dessert idea, make this easy strawberry tart. but, i gotta warn you, this strawberry tart has a secret. its pastry creme has queso fresco in it!

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