Tag archive for ‘Michelle Beck’
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In Season Now: Figs, eggplants and peppers
For an assortment of eggplant and fig varieties, beyond the one or two you might find in the grocery store, try the farmers’ market or even your neighbor’s yard! Columnist Michelle Beck offers some unique recipes for this seasonal produce. And, if you’re heading to the Coast, try some of her favorite spots for sustainably-grown foods.
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In Season Now: Peaches, melons, corn and plums
If anyone remembers going out to Bussell’s Ranch, then peaches must top your list. Columnist Michelle Beck found the recipe online for Bussell’s peach cobbler – just in time for peak peach season right now. Also try her recipe finds for melons, corn and plums. ‘Tis the season for fresh eating!
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In Season Now: Juicy tomatoes and tree-ripened apricots
Tomatoes and apricots are such quintessential summer foods, they deserve their own column, writes Michelle Beck. Here are a ton of great recipe ideas for both abundant harvests this summer.
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In Season Now: Summer squash, loquats and mulberries
Our fresh produce expert, Michelle Beck, gives us tips on what to do with all that summer squash coming into season now. Plus, ideas for actually eating ornamental fruits such as loquats and mulberries. Time to raid your neighbors’ yards!
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In Season Now: Cherries and berries
Columnist Michelle Beck delights us with sweet and savory recipes for all those juicy little fruits that are in season now. Early cherries are now available, as well as boysenberries, blackberries, olallieberries and marionberries. It’s a very berry time of year!
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In Season Now: Blueberries
They’re little and blue and burst with delight when you pop them in your mouth. This week Michelle Beck devotes her column to blueberries, which can be used in sweet as well as savory dishes, such as salads and as a sauce on pork or fish. She also offers several gluten-free pancake, muffin and baked dessert recipes for blueberries.
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In Season Now: Dill, salad greens, ginger chips
Dill is for more than just pickles. As the herb comes into season, try it in a variety of dishes such as salads, a pesto on fish or chicken, or in a number of Greek-inspired recipes. Also, columnist Michelle Beck gives tips on expanding your lettuce repertoire, using crystalized ginger, and trying new gluten-free products.
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In Season Now: Beets, squash blossoms, green garlic
Columnist Michelle Beck shares recipes for produce you’ll find now at the Farmers’ Market: beets, squash blossoms, green garlic, and spring onions. Plus, TV shows you don’t want to miss, including “Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution” and the PBS cooking show by the folks at Cook’s Illustrated, “America’s Test Kitchen.”
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In Season Now: Snap peas, asparagus and artichokes
Early spring vegetables are here! Look for sugar snap peas, asparagus and artichokes in produce aisles and at the Farmers’ Market. Also, columnist Michelle Beck offers more gluten-free finds, such as flour blends, donuts, waffles and bread crumbs.
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In Season Now: Napa cabbage, grow your own veggies
Seasonal eating columnist Michelle Beck shares recipes for preparing Napa cabbage, as well as ideas for growing your own vegetables at home and a way to zest up your muffins.
