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Bloody Mary Mocktail
Ripe market tomatoes are destined to become part of a delicious tomato salad topped with fresh herbs and cheese, but they also remind me to make a Bloody Mary, the quintessential brunch drink that encourages you to garnish with abandon. This garden-in-a-glass mocktail relies on bottled tomato juice, but a skewer with tiny ripe tomatoes gives you something to snack on while you sip. Add enough raw and pickled vegetables to suit your fancy plus a thinly sliced wheel of fresh lemon. When I make a tomato-based drink, I think of my father, who often would pour me a diminutive glass of pure tomato juice right before dinner. Something about…
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Caesar Dressing
Lighter than most creamy versions, this homemade Caesar dressing is packed with the flavors of the classic but relies on Greek yogurt as its base. If you love Caesar dressing as a salad topping or dip, this recipe will satisfy your cravings and make you feel just a bit better about using extra. While you’re changing things up, feel free to veer from the traditional romaine lettuce and add in some different greens or change up the vegetables altogether. As a final touch, I highly recommend slices of delicious garlic bread on the side instead of croutons. When I am inspired to make traditional favorites in new ways, Greek yogurt…
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Strawberry Season Recipes
As the days grow longer, dishes get brighter with red bursts of strawberry and brilliant yellow slices of heirloom tomato. This is the time to linger over a meal and let the berries of the season carry you into eventual summer. Since strawberries are a featured ingredient throughout Thirsty Radish, I gathered a few of my favorite strawberry recipes along with some new ones and tips. They are the foundation for beautiful meals that are worthy of gathering over but also perfect for weeknights. Grilled Strawberry and Heirloom Tomato Salad After a brief stay in the grill pan, strawberries become even juicier, which makes them the ideal salad addition. This…
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Soft Pretzels (with Video Tutorial)
Hot soft pretzels may be the coziest of snacks. In addition to flaky sea salt, pesto tops some of the twists, making this a great baking project for when your herb garden overflows with basil. I let the pretzel dough rise overnight for the best, most nuanced flavor, but these can be made the same day. Bake along with me using this video, in which I share how to make deeply golden, delicious pretzels right at home. With my steps, you can ensure they are toasty on the outside yet soft in the middle. The ingredients and process are also listed below, including my recipe for homemade pesto. Once you…
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Raspberry White Chocolate Chip Cookies
With rustic texture, white chocolate chips, and sweet-tart fresh raspberries, these cookies have so many reasons to be loved. I was inspired to create them as a seasonal Valentine’s Day update to my traditional chocolate chip cookies. Admittedly, I indulge in a deep dark chocolate brownie on a regular basis, but I also appreciate the sweetness and texture of white chocolate, which melts perfectly in a cookie. I even drizzle some on my heart-shaped pistachio cookies. The raspberries add brightness to the brown sugar and oat flavors already laced throughout the cookie for a downright delicious way to celebrate the season of love and loveliness. Each day leading up to…
