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March 25th, 2024

A Very Banana-y Banana Bread from Start Here: Instructions for Becoming a Better Cook: A Cookbook

This is a wonderful banana bread with bananas as the star and brown butter in the supporting role. No spice, no chocolate chips and no nuts needed. My 4 bananas came in closer to 400-410 grams and the... read more >


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The Art of Simple Food: Notes, Lessons, and Recipes from a Delicious Revolution

By Alice Waters
Clarkson Potter - 2007

7th December 2019 (edited: 12th November 2022)

Spicy Cauliflower Soup : page 257

Surprised I have never reviewed this one as it is a winter favorite! Sometimes I garnish it with just a squeeze of lemon or lime. I have also topped with a garlicy basil or cilantro pesto.

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6th April 2017

White Beans with Rosemary and Garlic : page 79

Excellent basic white beans. I used cannellini beans and they cooked in less than 2 hours (without presoaking). I have served this with meatballs and, as a side, with oven dried tomatoes.

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1st July 2012

Ratatouille : page 322

This was really nice made with my farmers market veggies and a creamy polenta. I mixed in a little spicy sausage as well for a delicious main course. Also added some black olives and thyme.

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8th September 2011

Salsa Verde : page 45

This is a good, basic salsa verde. I added a bit of lemon juice and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes. Nice with grilled eggplant (as recommended on page 304).

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