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Lebanon: Fattoush

Cooking Time: 30

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Lebanese

After a series of meat-heavy meals, I found myself craving the fresh crunch of a good salad. Flipping through the Jerusalem cookbook, this recipe caught my eye. Described as a “local affliction” this sort of salad is said to be served alongside every meal. I did a bit of research and found...

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Curried Tahini Carrot Slaw with Smoky Maple Tempeh

Notes from a Messy Kitchen

Lately every time I come here I have writers block. The Messy Kitchen is more than five years old now, which is pretty old in blog years. I guess it makes sense that regurgitating my adaptations to recipes that pretty much already exist for a small handful of people to...

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Vegan Tempeh Reuben Bowls

Notes from a Messy Kitchen

Let’s start with the important part: this dish was one of my favorite things I’ve made in quite a while. It’s a fairly simple dish, but both the textures and the flavors are layered and complex. I often cringe when I set a beautifully plated dish down in front of Courtney and he immediately proceeds...

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Savory Asparagus & Gruyère Bread Pudding

Notes from a Messy Kitchen

It’s officially spring, but it sure doesn’t feel like it! We’ve had a cold, rainy couple of days in the District, but sunshine does appear to be on the horizon. This savory asparagus bread pudding is perfect for early spring. Layered with challah bread and cheese, it’s still heavy enough...

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Mexican Style Cornbread Panzanella

Notes from a Messy Kitchen

“I like these new beefed up salads you’ve been making.” That was Courtney’s response to panzanella, which would more accurately described as “breaded up.” Panzanella is a Tuscan dish, traditionally composed of stale bread, tomatoes and onions and dressed in oil and vinegar. This is a very non-traditional panzanella, incorporating corn...

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Pesto Potato & Green Bean Salad with Cherry Tomatoes, Kalamata Olives and Chickpeas

Notes from a Messy Kitchen

Potatoes are treated like the ugly stepchild in our household. Hubby won’t touch them with a ten foot pole unless they’re sliced thin and heavily fried and or/covered in cheese… basically, he can’t know it’s potato. And honestly, I don’t feel much more positively about them. Sweet potatoes are awesome,...

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Garlic Scape Pesto

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When I pulled these little green pipes out of my CSA bag a couple weeks back, I honestly wasn’t quite sure what they were. Luckily, the lovely co-worker and pal sitting next to me used to farm and was not only able to tell me what they were (garlic scapes!), but had all...

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A Simple Picnic Treat: Rye Crostini with Fresh Radishes & Avocado Mash

Notes from a Messy Kitchen

I have so many awesome recipes to share with you, but sadly one of the numerous broken things in the Johannasphere is my camera. Well, the camera seems to be alright, but I can’t attach it to my computer to upload photos. I’ve ordered a card reader, but for the...

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Paleo Waffles with Strawberry Chia Jam & Coconut Whipped Cream

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So, I had an embarrassing moment this morning when I got to spin class wearing the exact same outfit (a very brightly colored cut off Superman shirt, nonetheless) I wore to boot camp last night, only to find myself next to the very same girl. Seriously, who would have thought that someone...

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Hummus Gazpacho: a New Twist on an Old Classic

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Gazpacho is a refreshing and healthy summer treat that pleases most palettes, as it’s vegan and gluten-free (unless you throw bread in it, Analucian style!) When made with fresh ingredients and seasoned just right, gazpacho really hits the spot. However, there are other times when I think it needs a little sumthin’...

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