An Indirect Route

CSA Challenge: Pumpkin with Soup Inside

The name of this recipe says it all! This was easy, fun, and has a very delicate flavor. (Picture coming soon!) Prep: 15 minutes; Bake 1-1 1/4 hours; Total time: 1 1/2 hours Ingredients 7-8 pound pumpkin 4 T butter Salt & pepper 1 c minced white portions of leeks...

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Curried Chicken Salad

Summer go-to salad. You start by roasting 3 whole chicken breasts (bone-in, skin on) in a 350 degree oven for 35-40 minutes, or use the rotisserie chicken for quicker prep. Original recipe from Ina Garten Barefoot Contessa. Start to finish (using rotisserie chicken):...

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Parmesan Crisps

Looks kind of fancy, and there's only one ingredient! Prep: 1 minute; Bake: 5-6 minutes Ingredients 4 oz Parmesan cheese - use pre-shredded and skip to step 3 Directions Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line sheet pan with parchment paper. Grate the cheese using a box...

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Blueberry Crisp in a Mug

The perfect sweet treat - for one! Prep: 3 minutes; Cook 1.5 minutes; Start to finish: 5 minutes Ingredients 2 T quick-cooking oats 2 T brown sugar 1 T all-purpose flour 1/8 t ground cinnamon 1 T cold unsalted butter 3/4 cup berries Directions Combine the oatmeal,...

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CSA Challenge: Half-Sour Pickles

Pickling cucumbers in today's CSA, and it turns out pickles are really easy to make! Prep: about 15 minutes; Let sit overnight. Ingredients 12 pickling cucumbers 1 garlic clove 6-8 sprigs dill 1 tsp. pickling spices (see below) ¼ cup kosher salt ¼ cup white vinegar 2...

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Tomato and Cucumber Salad with Jalapeno

I originally found this recipe as a "relish" for another dish, but it makes a great salad, too. Start to finish: 10 minutes. Ingredients 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin seeds 1 1/2 teaspoons coriander seeds 1 1/2 teaspoons mustard seeds 2 medium tomatoes, diced into small...

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Warm Chicken Salad with Reverse Pesto

NY Times Cooking find. Really easy to make, and a great summer dinner. If you don't have a grill, you can broil the chicken for as good a result. A couple of notes: Keep the pieces a consistent size so they cook evenly. Remember to be very careful when working with...

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Chicken and Chickpea Tagine

As with most recipes from Mark Bittman, this one uses simple ingredients that when combined result in a full-flavor dish. Minimal hands-on time. Prep: 15 minutes; Cook 45-55 minutes; Total time: 1 1/4 hours Ingredients 2 T oil 2 T butter 1 large onion, peeled and...

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Baked Fish Chowder

One of the easiest soups to put together - everything goes in to the dish and then the oven. Tastes even better if you can make it a day ahead of time. Serves 8-10. Prep: 10 minutes; Total time: 1 1/4 hour Ingredients 2 pounds firm, boneless fish, skin removed and cut...

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