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Get Kids Cooking Now For Healthy Eating Later
The cooking adventures with my daughter Eva (now 4) started early. As an infant she would sit on my hip and help me cook. As I stirred and mixed I’d talk to her about the sweet smell of strawberries and the juiciness of a crisp apple (with a few “lectures” thrown in about the importance of eating…
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Sweet Tart Salad: Arugula, Pomegranate, Persimmon With Citrus Maple Dressing
When I was a kid my dad would bring home pomegranates from the market — a symbol that summer was really over. My favorite green for this salad is arugula as it’s slight bitterness contrasts well with the sweet persimmons. Truthfully any green will do. Top with pomegranate seeds, sliced fuyu persimmons and chopped fennel. Add ons:…
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Oodles & Oodles of Zoodles: Raw Zucchini Salad With Lemon Parsley Vinaigrette
Zucchini “noodles” are a great gluten-free alternative to pasta. Or as a side dish, serve raw tossed with a dressing of fresh lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt and pepper. I was never a big fan of zucchini. I mean, back in college I used eat it breaded and fried. Happy hour…
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Three Questions At Bedtime
Note: This is totally not related to cooking, eating, or anything in the kitchen. This is my attempt to teach my daughter (and myself) the importance of reflecting and expressing gratitude at the end of a busy day. As my daughter grows up (too fast!) I have inserted “Three Questions” into the bedtime routine. In the gentleness…
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Sunday In The Kitchen With Mommy: Honey Roast Chicken and Bok Choy with “Sesame Crunchies”
Note: Before I started Together In The Kitchen I had a blog of letters devoted to my daughter, Eva. It was my way of passing recipes down to her as well as stories of us being together in the kitchen. I will continue letters to her on this blog from time to time. xo, Michelle Dear Eva, This dish…
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Zadie’s Fresh Pea Soup
Note: Before I started Together In The Kitchen I had a blog of letters devoted to my daughter, Eva. It was my way of passing recipes down to her as well as stories of us being together in the kitchen. I will continue letters to her on this blog from time to time. xo, Michelle Dear Eva, This Pea…
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Garlic Lamb Chops, Golden Potatoes and Fennel Slaw
Note: Before I started Together In The Kitchen I had a blog devoted to letters to my daughter, Eva. It was my way of passing down recipes to her as well as stories of us being together in the kitchen. I will continue letters to her on this blog from time to time. xo, Michelle Dear Eva,…
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Single In Seattle: Lamb Burgers & Oven Baked Frites
Note: Before I started Together In The Kitchen I had a blog of letters devoted to my daughter, Eva. It was my way of passing recipes down to her as well as stories of us being together in the kitchen. I will continue letters to her on this blog from time to time. xo, Michelle Dear Eva, I’m a…
