Tag Archives: Recipes

Balla’Naise

Talk about mangia, mangia, mangia, mannnn. On a recent herby Sunday afternoon, we popped a bomber of ale and picked some fresh basil and got the hankering for a sloppy trough of pasta. You know, the kind that clings to … Continue reading

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Pickled Smoked Goat

Sure, it sounds deceptively carnivorous and a little barnyardy, but this standout sandwich, which we concocted for our most recent grilled cheese experiment, deserves an arresting name. A more accurate description might be “chevre-salad-sammich.” See? Not as cool. The above … Continue reading

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Relish Summer

Still summer! Summer can be a season of plenty. For those of us with quant home gardens, “plenty” is no problemo. But for friends of ours like Aubrey White, who helps run a dozen-or-so acre community garden, plenty can mean … Continue reading

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Almond Cupcakes w/ Tangerine Frost & Flowers

When we got knee-deep in the nitty gritty of planning how we were going to pull off our recent wedding catering gig, we quickly realized the difference between making some big-ass salads and nourishing a nuptial celebration: a proper wedding … Continue reading

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“Chile” Dogs

While last summer was all about textured soy marinated in Miller High Life, this June grilling season has started off a little more au natural. We wanted to come up with some sort of vegan equivalent to that street vendor … Continue reading

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Farro, Peas

After a long hiatus from grains and greens we felt the need to clean out our closets and get back on the fiber horse. The heat of the summer and the impending peril of innumerable events, social obligations, and overtime … Continue reading

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Vegan “Caprese” Crostini

If this feels like a dejavu, don’t bother pinching yourself: you have seen this dish before, allbeit in different forms. Most recently, we came up with a take where tomato confit balanced delicately on a sliver of expertly carved hearts … Continue reading

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Sea-Cucumber Soba Salad

During the early days of the Edo period, Soba Noodles became a solid solution to a thiamine blight that was destroying the Japanese masses. During the same period Dutch beer halls sprung up like so much buckwheat and led to … Continue reading

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‘Peace in the Middle East’ Couscous

Maybe the marital feast we’re catering next weekend, and feverishly planning for right now, has us pondering how food can bring people together. Or maybe it’s the Spice Girls’ “2 Become 1” on repeat. Whatever the reason, we loved giving … Continue reading

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Raw Pad Thai

We’re back on the wedding catering warpath kiddies. Next weekend the Hot Knives crew is shipping down to San Diego for a marathon baking and grilling session for what will, hopefully, be an epic reception. The menu is done and … Continue reading

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