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Create unique, restaurant-quality cocktails at home with this Oregano Simple Syrup! This recipe is super easy, but pays off in delicious, herby flavor. It’s the perfect syrup to use in seasonal spring cocktails or sangrias! To me, spring = herbs. I don’t know why, but as I age my brain becomes more and more hyper-seasonal.…
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Learn how to make a gorgeous variant on a classic cocktail with this Rhubarb Lillet Spritz! The drink gets a seasonal twist with fresh rhubarb, which has a deliciously citrus-y, slightly sour flavor that pairs so well with the Lillet! If you want to unlock the secrets of making delicious cocktails at home, look no…
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Ramps are one of the most delicious and highly sought-after vegetables that come in season during spring. This easy, seasonal Ramp Fried Rice is the perfect way to use them up! Made with ramps, scallions, chives, and a touch of basil, this is a perfect quick weeknight meal or packable lunch! As I wrote in…
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Yes, it’s yet another Ramp Butter recipe – but this one has crunchy Maldon salt added, creating a unique texture! I also go over ways to use Ramp Butter, from toast to pasta, and more. In the springtime, food influencers go *~wild~* for ramps, a.k.a. wild alliums similar to leeks. (Excuse my pun, I really…
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Sweet mango meets peppery radish in this vibrant Mango Radish Slaw! It’s a refreshing and crunchy side dish, snack, or lunch! Mixed with an easy soy vinaigrette and golden raisins, this recipe comes together quickly enough for last-minute meals or guests! This Mango Radish Slaw uses chioggia beets, watermelon radishes, and purple radishes, but you…
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This vibrant, seasonal Garden Pansy Salad recipe features edible flowers, crisp greens, and a simple vinaigrette. It’s perfect for a light lunch or an elegant appetizer for Spring! Be sure to use organic or home-grown pansies for this recipe. Fun fact – I was in a sorority in college, Kappa Alpha Theta, and the pansy…
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Celebrate spring with this simple Rhubarb Nectarine Smash cocktail! Made with in-season ingredients, it tastes like a sip of pure spring! Earthy and slightly bitter rhubarb pairs beautifully with sweet nectarines, with juniper gin, fresh lemon, and simple syrup. This cocktail has been almost a year in the making! I started infusing a jar of…
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Add a smoky twist to your lunch with this recipe for Charred Scallion Ranch Pasta Salad! Made with spring vegetables and a tangy dressing, this is a crowd-pleasing dish that everyone will want seconds of! The best part is the Charred Scallion Ranch – the charring brings out an amazing depth of flavor, that pairs…
