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SRC – SRC {Gluten Free} Coconut and Macadamia Nut White Chocolate Cookies

SRC – SRC {Gluten Free} Coconut and Macadamia Nut White Chocolate Cookies by Melissa Brody

Another Secret Recipe Club reveal. This month I was assigned to Manu’s Menu. Manu lives in Australia, but was raised in Italy. Not surprising, her blog focuses on classic Italian recipes, simple enough to make in a home kitchen. So many delicious pasta…

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Spring Lamb Stew

Spring Lamb Stew by Melissa Brody

Spring can be a bit unpredictable. Just last weekend it was 80 degrees in Brooklyn. Followed immediately by a blustery 50 degree day. The variability is actually one of my favorite parts of spring. It opens up a full spectrum of dishes to try. Some days it’s warm, and you feel like grilling. But on chillier evenings, you can still…

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SRC: Jammy Lacquered Wings

SRC: Jammy Lacquered Wings by Melissa Brody

My Secret Recipe Club assignment this month was The Texan New Yorker. Julie was born and raised in Dallas, Texas, where she spent most of her life before moving the New York Metro Area. One of my favorite cuisines in Brooklyn is finger-licking BBQ, preferably served on metal trays lined with wax paper, ala Fette Sau. What better way…

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Asparagus Ramp Sauté

Asparagus Ramp Sauté by Melissa Brody

Two vegetables that have become synonymous with the early days of spring are asparagus and ramps. Asparagus has always been a favorite of mine. Another vegetable I avoid out-of-season, as it never tastes the same. But when those crisp tender stalks hit the Greenmarkets, I’m usually roasting, sautéing or steaming at least 2-3 times a…

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Banana Oat Pancakes (Gluten-Free and Paleo)

Banana Oat Pancakes (Gluten-Free and Paleo) by Melissa Brody

It really is true, that when you can’t have something, that’s when you want it most. That’s me and pancakes. I’ve never been a huge sweet breakfast fan. I know I’ve written in the past about my weekly Saturday pancake breakfasts growing up, which resulted in boycotting pancakes for years. Then, when I finally had the ability to…

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Pistachio Honey Granola

Pistachio Honey Granola by Melissa Brody

I make a lot of granola. Like a lot, a lot. My husband eats a bowlful every morning with yogurt. Me, I just eat it by the handful. I’ve tried yogurt, I’ve tried milk and eating it like a cereal, even topped with bourbon peaches. But for whatever reason, I’ve never craved granola in the morning. It’s more of an after-the-gym or late…

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SRC: Easiest Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge

SRC: Easiest Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge by Melissa Brody

The heat has been a bit intense this week. Suddenly temperatures went from mild 70s to 90 and humid. Caught off guard, we found ourselves installing our bedroom window AC at 10pm at night on a weekday just to survive the night. Needless to say, intense cooking was not high on my list. When I was assigned to Rainstorms and Love Notes…

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Goat Cheese Pistachio Cheesecake with Meyer Lemon Cream

Goat Cheese Pistachio Cheesecake with Meyer Lemon Cream by Melissa Brody

Last year, we hosted my husband’s side for Easter Eve dinner. The celebration came to be because his parents had conflicting plans Easter night, when we usually gather for dinner, after a very filling brunch at my mom’s house. We’re both blessed and cursed to have both sides of our family live so close. Blessed to be able to see them…

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Saffron Poached Fish in Tomato-Coconut Broth

Saffron Poached Fish in Tomato-Coconut Broth by Melissa Brody

I’m still trying to figure out this cooking fish thing. But sometimes in my experimentation I stumble across something awesome. It all began with my Vanilla Saffron Imports.Have you heard of Vanilla Saffron Imports? The store is amazing. Vanilla beans for pennies (well, maybe a little more than that), perfect for canning and homemade…

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Homemade Almond Milk

Homemade Almond Milk by Melissa Brody

It blows my mind that I haven’t posted about my obsession for homemade almond milk yet. I went through my archives. I looked. Maybe it accidentally got deleted? I don’t know. I just can’t believe I haven’t shared.I feel in love with almond milk a few months ago when I started reducing dairy in my diet. I tested all the store brands,…

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