Garlicky Butterflied Grilled Shrimp

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Leaving the shells on during grilling adds to the flavor of the dish. Be sure to source domestic shrimp so you know you're making a smart, sustainable choice.

Honey-Ginger Roasted Carrots

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A while ago I was profiling a group of moms who met through a CSA and was intrigued by their stories of how the CSA experience had shaped the way their kids eat. One veggie the kids unanimously preferred (demanded) fresh from the far rather than from a grocery store bag was carrots. This recipe gilds the lily even further, by adding honey and ginger to the mix.

Go-to Vinaigrette

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Feel free to experiment with the ingredients using these general ratios. Try swapping the garlic and white wine vinegar for shallots and champagne vinegar, for instance, or even ginger and rice wine vinegar.

Spaghetti Carbonara

This recipe was inevitable. Last week, while I was reviewing the whole grain spaghettis for this post, I had a dozen fresh eggs from a friend’s hens sitting next to a few slices of really tasty bacon (crafted with care in Iowa) in the fridge . . . the ingredients for a major carbonara craving.

Green Beans with Frizzled Shallots

Green Beans with Frizzled Shallots
This simple side dish is our answer to that Thanksgiving classic: green bean casserole. But since it's made with fresh green beans, it's sooooo much better.

Yogurt Sauce (Tzatziki)

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The classic Greek condiment. This version, like the ones I had (and made) in Greece, is pungent with grated garlic.