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“Everything” Sweet Potato Flatbreads Recipe

Buy Clotilde's latest book, The French Market Cookbook ! In honor of International Sweet Potato Week (yes, it’s a thing!), let me share my life-altering recipe for sweet potato […] The post “Everything” Sweet Potato Flatbreads Recipe appeared first on Chocolate & Zucchini .

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Otium Salad with Roasted Radishes and Shaved Asparagus Recipe

Buy Clotilde's latest book, The French Market Cookbook ! Do you know what Otium means? Otium is the Latin word for virtuous leisure, a time free of obligation that […] The post Otium Salad with Roasted Radishes and Shaved Asparagus Recipe appeared first on Chocolate & Zucchini .

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Yogurt Scones Recipe

Buy Clotilde's latest book, The French Market Cookbook ! We had friends over for brunch on Sunday, and Maxence went out in the morning to the charcuterie shop, cheese […] The post Yogurt Scones Recipe appeared first on Chocolate & Zucchini .

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Perfect Roasted Potatoes Recipe

Buy Clotilde's latest book, The French Market Cookbook ! I strive to master simple dishes. I don’t aspire to be a person of whom one says, “What an ambitious […] The post Perfect Roasted Potatoes Recipe appeared first on Chocolate & Zucchini .

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Flammekueche (Alsatian Pizza) Recipe

Buy Clotilde's latest book, The French Market Cookbook ! When we get to spend time at my parents’ vacation house in the Vosges, a mountain range in the Northeast […] The post Flammekueche (Alsatian Pizza) Recipe appeared first on Chocolate & Zucchini .

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Swedish Chocolate Balls (Chokladbollar) No-Bake, Vegan Recipe

Buy Clotilde's latest book, The French Market Cookbook ! I discovered chokladbollar, or Swedish chocolate balls, during my blissful trip to Stockholm last month. The city is peppered with […] The post Swedish Chocolate Balls (Chokladbollar) No-Bake, Vegan Recipe appeared first on Chocolate & Zucchini .

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Red Lentil Curry with Cauliflower and Coconut Chips Recipe

Buy Clotilde's latest book, The French Market Cookbook ! I am dedicating this particular post to the beautiful souls who follow me on Instagram, several of whom clamored for […] The post Red Lentil Curry with Cauliflower and Coconut Chips Recipe appeared first on Chocolate & Zucchini .

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hot dogs with vinegared iceberg and potato chips

In something I never expected to have to clarify, this is a hot dog recipe but it is not a recipe for hot dogs. I know that I have a history of making foods from scratch that most sane people do not feel the need to — cream cheese , fig newtons , bagels , vanilla extract , and [coming soon] almond extract too — but I do still leave “ grinding meat with spices, salt, and curing agents into a smooth, fine emulsion” before being “stuffed into casings and smoked” to the experts, usually at Hebrew National. Read more »

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house lemonade

I realize as far as recipes go, suggesting one needs one for lemonade is questionable. What’s next, a set of detailed instructions for salted water, simple syrup, or buttered noodles? ( Whoops! ) But it turns out I have opinions on everything and there’s no time like the n th heat wave of the summer to share what I consider the correct, best formula for lemonade and it is — who could have ever seen this coming? — mine. Read more »

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spaghetti aglio e olio

Do you ever look around at the ingredients available to you, the energy you have to give to the cooking process — or, as I recently explained to a medium-sized child shortly before I got uninvited from future family events, the amount of fudge you have left to give from your, uh, bucket of fudge — and decided to boil spaghetti, toss it with garlicky olive oil, and call it dinner? Read more »

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cucumber salad with sesame and rice vinegar

It is an error that needs correcting that in the near-20 years of plugging recipes into this url, only a few truly star cucumbers — and highly unrepresentative too, given that we are probably eating some format of cucumbers at half the nights of the week with dinner, and snacking on them throughout all of the other days. Crunchy, cold, hydrating, inexpensive, and taking well to any region of ingredients you wish to apply, I don’t need to sell you on their appeal, especially as we slog through our n th heat wave of the summer. I suspect that the lack of cucumber representation in the archives h

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peach cobbler loaf

A friend asked me last week how long it takes to get a recipe right. I told him the only answer I know: As long as it takes. I’d like to be someone who could “adjust my expectations,” make peace with “close enough,” or have the slightest amount of chill when it’s clear that whatever I’m trying to do isn’t something I can pull off, but we’re wired how we’re wired. Read more »

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tomato risotto with frizzled red onions

If you’re one of those people who gets irritated by the specter of pumpkin spice — or, gasp, Halloween decor — on an 85-degree week in September; if you understand that there are what will feel like infinite months left to spend shivering and longing for stew, and there’s no reason to beckon them any sooner; if you find yourself gritting out “but there’s another week of summer!” at your screen when confronted with ads for wool coats and other things you simply refuse to acknowledge before you must, come sit down . You’re among friends. Read more »

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simple chicken tacos

Twenty years ago, I started this website because I wanted a place to share recipes I was excited about, as it’s practically coded into my DNA to be an unfettered yap about the things I love. [ This is me. ] The larger context was that upon reaching so-called adulthood, I’d found that while I knew how to cook, there were still so many things I hadn’t figured out, such as: how to turn a can of tomatoes into not just an okay pasta sauce, but a spectacular one ; how to make really good meatballs ; perfect hummus ; and a crumb cake I’d want to make forever. Read more »

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skillet pierogi with mushrooms

Even though we’re having a relatively warm (and delightful) fall, my cravings for carbs-wrapped-in-carbs, caramelized onions, and earthy skillets of vegetables don’t care. Plus, as we’re in the thick of busy times — this year it’s college applications, middle school adjustments, me, working on a new cookbook for you — any time a full meal can be made in one pan and not feel joyless or compromised, it’s going immediately in our dinner rotation. This sure did. Read more »

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Pumpkin Pancakes

These pumpkin pancakes are my favorite breakfast to make on a cool fall weekend morning. They’re packed with cozy fall flavor—from pumpkin puree, of course, but also from warm spices like ginger, nutmeg, and cinnamon. They have a delicious fluffy texture, and they’re easy to make with simple ingredients that you probably have in your pantry already. This pumpkin pancakes recipe works with fresh pumpkin puree, but most often, I make it with canned. I call for just 1/2 cup—enough to make the pancakes moist and flavorful without making them dense—so you’ll have a little more than a cup left [&hel

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Homemade Mac and Cheese

This homemade mac and cheese recipe is the ultimate comfort food. It stars a creamy homemade cheese sauce, tender macaroni noodles, and a breadcrumb topping that becomes crisp and golden in the oven. My kids (and husband) love this baked mac and cheese for dinner, and it’s also a crowd-pleasing holiday side dish. Made with 3 types of cheese, it’s rich, flavorful, and guaranteed to be a hit! Homemade Mac and Cheese Ingredients Here’s what you’ll need to make this homemade baked mac and cheese: Macaroni, of course! This cute elbow pasta is perfect for cradling the cheesy sauce. Feel free [&helli

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Green Bean Casserole

In this green bean casserole recipe, tender green beans are tossed in a creamy homemade mushroom sauce, then baked with french-fried onions on top. It has the same basic components as the Campbell’s casserole I ate at Thanksgiving growing up—green beans, creamy sauce, crispy onions—but it’s fresher and more flavorful by far. My whole family went back for seconds the first time I served it to them. I hope yours does too! Green Bean Casserole Ingredients Here’s what you’ll need to make this recipe: Green beans, of course! I like this recipe best with fresh green beans, especially haricots verts,

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Love & Lemons Pop of Flavor is out now!

Hey friends, exciting news! My new cookbook Love & Lemons Pop of Flavor is out now, and it’s a New York Times best seller. Grab your copy wherever books are sold! What’s Pop of Flavor about? Pop of Flavor is a celebration of cravings. Instead of organizing it into chapters by meal type, the chapters are divided by texture and flavor so that you can cook what you crave: Saucy Spicy Crunchy Herby Tangy Sweet I started working on this book when my son Ollie was about 2 years old. I’m sure many of you can relate—it was a time when it felt […]

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Butternut Squash Gnocchi

I make this butternut squash gnocchi recipe every single fall. It’s like autumn on a baking sheet, thanks to the hearty potato gnocchi, butternut squash, earthy sage, red onion, and kale leaves that crisp up beautifully in the oven. I toss it all in a sweet and tangy apple cider vinegar dressing and finish it with creamy dollops of ricotta cheese before serving. Easy to make and packed with the best flavors of the season, it’s everything I want on a fall weeknight. I hope you love this butternut squash gnocchi too! How to Make Butternut Squash Gnocchi When I was […]

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Pastina Soup

This pastina soup recipe is the best kind of comfort food. Filled with tiny pasta (pastina, in Italian) and tender vegetables, it’s cozy and flavorful, but nourishing too. Some of the vegetables stay whole for texture, while the rest get blended into the broth, thickening it slightly and giving it a stunning golden color. On a chilly fall or winter day, it’s a delicious way to warm up. Pastina soup is sometimes called Italian penicillin. You can think of it like chicken noodle soup’s Italian cousin, a perfect soothing meal for days when you’re under the weather. Most versions call for chicken

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Apple Cider Margarita

This apple cider margarita recipe is a fun fall twist on the classic cocktail! It comes together with just four ingredients: apple cider, tequila, orange liqueur, and fresh lime juice. I love the sweet, bright flavor of the cider alongside the tangy lime and citrusy liqueur. Garnishes like star anise, cinnamon sticks, and a cinnamon sugar rim round out the cozy autumn flavors. Where I live in Austin, Texas, a classic margarita never feels out of season. But once October arrived this year, I started craving a festive fall drink. It’s still too hot here to make a hot toddy or […]

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Hot Honey

This hot honey recipe has earned a permanent spot in my pantry. Quick and easy to make with 3 ingredients, it’s sweet and spicy, with a subtle tangy flavor. I love whisking it into salad dressings to give them a little kick, drizzling it over pizzas, and slathering it on baked goods like cornbread and biscuits. In case you’re not familiar, hot honey is honey infused with fresh or dried chile peppers, often with some vinegar mixed in too. I started cooking with it about 10 years ago, when the brand Mike’s Hot Honey turned me (and a lot of other […]

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This Award-Winning Wine Subscription Service Is Offering 6 Bottles for Just $36 (and I Got You an Exclusive Code)

The world of wine is vast and interesting, but it can also be a little overwhelming. Especially when you’re standing in front of rows of wine bottles at the store trying to decide which one to pair with cheese (or chocolate!) or bring as a host gift to your next holiday party. That’s where Firstleaf Wine Club comes in. You can sign up to get six or 12 bottles of wine shipped right to you, and they’re personalized to fit your preferences. READ MORE...

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