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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…
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Roasted Vegetables with Onion Dip and Herbed Ricotta
With natural goodness dressed in gorgeous colors, roasted vegetables with lighter dips are an ideal addition or alternative to a cheese and charcuterie board. When you caramelize sweet onions until they become even more so, you have the foundation for a delicious dip that’s perfect for entertaining, game days and marathons of a new show. Though it’s thick and richly flavored, this dip is a healthier alternative to most as the base is Greek yogurt. The cooking process lends such depth to the onions that I keep the rest of the ingredients simple. As the other accompaniment to the roasted vegetables in this recipe, I make a creamy herbed ricotta,…
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Pistachio Cookies with Chocolate and Strawberry
Dressed up with white and dark chocolate drizzles plus crushed dried strawberries, these pistachio cookies incorporate the classic trio of Neapolitan dessert flavors. The cookies are delicious on their own, but if you’re in the mood for pistachio plus a little extra, consider adding the drizzle and the naturally bright and tangy bits of strawberry. The melted chocolate helps the strawberries adhere and lend their vibrant color while keeping the ingredients natural. If you’re looking for Valentine’s Day ideas, offer a plate of festive homemade cookies instead of traditional chocolates. Cut them into hearts as seen here or pick another shape that speaks to you or your loved ones on…
