SPRING VEGETABLE AND QUINOA RISOTTO
Although this dish can be prepared year-round, fresh spinach and arugula paired with green peas – all wonderful cool weather vegetables - make this a delicious choice for spring. They provide “superfood” status with regard to vitamins and minerals, and the quinoa is a...
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French-Style Savory Herb and Cheese Quick Bread
photo: Love+Craft Kitchen SAVORY HERB AND CHEESE QUICK BREAD Susan Denzer, Chef + Culinary Consultant Love + Craft Kitchen, LLC www.loveandcraftkitchen.com Savor this moist and delicious “cake” as the French do, with an aperitif of Champagne or wine, or enjoy it as...
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Light and Savory – Mixed Greens Salad with Edible Flowers
photo: Love+Craft Kitchen MIXED GREENS SALAD WITH EDIBLE FLOWERS Susan Denzer Chef and Culinary Consultant Love + Craft Kitchen, LLC This salad is enjoyable year-round, but especially in spring and summer, when greens and berries are in their prime! I suggest using...
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AMP UP YOUR COOKING WITH HERBS
photo: iStock/eyewave In terms of bang-for-your-flavor-buck, herbs are culinary powerhouses that can easily transform a dish from ordinary to delightful in no time flat. In fact, many dishes would not be the same at all without the use of at least a few herbs – pesto,...
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EDIBLE FLOWERS – A Very Special Touch!
photo: iStock/zi3000 EDIBLE FLOWERS – A VERY SPECIAL TOUCH! Susan Denzer, Chef and Culinary Consultant Love + Craft Kitchen, LLC Quick Tips for Using, Selecting, and Storing Edible Flowers Flowers can add an undeniably beautiful and...
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CREAM OF ASPARAGUS & SWEET POTATO SOUP
photo: Love+Craft Kitchen, LLC Enjoy this flavorful and satisfying low calorie, low sodium twist on traditional asparagus soup! The sweet potato and fennel amp up the nutrient value and depth of flavor while pairing well with the brightness of the herbs. For a...
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Prepare Like a Pro – Start With “MISE-EN-PLACE”
photo: iStock/ NRuedisueli Get Ready. Get Set. Cook! Every culinary professional learns the French term “mise-en-place” early in their training. Meaning “put in place”, it refers to the process of preparing yourself and your workspace before beginning to cook. By...
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CHICKEN-ARTICHOKE SALAD AND WATERCRESS TEA SANDWICHES
photo: Love+Craft Kitchen Watercress, a tender, slightly peppery, leafy green superfood, has been used in tea or “finger” sandwiches for centuries. Original tea sandwiches were extremely simple - bread (crusts removed), butter, a fresh vegetable or green, salt and...
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WATERCRESS: A Superfood Powerhouse
photo: iStock/Nungning20 Would you eat something called “twisted nose”? Well, maybe you should! Watercress, named “twisted nose” by Romans centuries ago due to its peppery taste, is a nutrient packed, leafy green superfood. Grown in natural spring water, it has a...
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RED LENTIL SOUP WITH SAUSAGE AND BULGUR
photo: iStock/Mariha-kitchen This is a warmly-spiced, very satisfying dish that will greet you with open arms on a chilly day. Red lentils and bulgur both cook quickly and require no pre-soaking, so the dish comes together fairly easily. In fact, the bulgur can be...
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