Strawberry-Rhubarb Pie, Version 2

Strawberry-Rhubarb Pie, Version 2

This is an insanely good strawberry-rhubarb pie. Instead of using the more traditional lemon juice to add tang and brighten the flavors of the fruit, I've used orange juice and almond extract for a slightly more mysterious taste profile. It's so fantastic that I made a jam with the same elements!

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Caramelized Fennel, Leeks and Orange

Caramelized Fennel, Leeks and Orange

This recipe won Food52's Your Best Fennel contest. In their words, "This is one of the most interesting uses of fennel we know; we see it paired with grilled proteins or as a hearty first-course salad for spring dinner parties. The coriander sugar is an inspired touch, as is the sambuca. (But if you're working in a booze-free kitchen, don't let that stop you!)

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Vegan Walnut-Date Scones

Vegan Walnut-Date Scones

Having long loved the vegan scones from Whole Foods, I looked around to find an approximation (WF won't share the recipe). I found this on Eating Consciously and have adapted it slightly, most notably to include oats. You can sub pecans for the walnuts if they're more your speed. If you want to use all maple syrup or all agave, that's cool too.

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Double Grape, Rosemary and Pine Nut Compote

Double Grape, Rosemary and Pine Nut Compote

When fall approaches, the canner in me starts to envision hearty sweet-savory compotes rather than summer fruit jams. This compote just screams out to be enjoyed with grilled or roasted meat on a cool evening, atop hot polenta and taleggio and would also be absolutely wonderful on your Thanksgiving table. The concord grape base nicely supports the addition of rosemary, garlic, black grapes and brown sugared-pine nuts and the flavors interplay in a truly sublime way.

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