Author name: Heidi Swanson

Chili Crisp Corn

If you have a jar of chili crisp and some fresh ears of corn you’re well on your way to this summer-maxxing salad. Sweet corn, plenty of herbs, creamy dollops of
goat cheese, and toasted pepitas come together in a spicy, crunchy way that disappears fast.

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Olive Oil Crackers

This olive oil cracker recipe makes thin, snappy, rustic crackers – sturdy enough to stand up to a hearty dip. The technique is simple and straightforward and utilizes just a few ingredients. The dough is a welcoming canvas to all manner of seeds, salts, cheeses, spices, or flavored oils that you might want to use as accents. Get creative!

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100% Rye Chocolate Brownies

If you’re interested in baking more with whole grain flours, these rye chocolate brownies are a great place to start. Made with 100% whole grain rye flour, they’re intensely chocolatey, rich, and wildly fudgy. The rye brings a malty depth that makes these some of my favorite brownies to date.

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Sopa Verde de Elote

There is a wonderful Sopa Verde de Elote in Diana Kennedy’s Recipes from the Regional Cooks of Mexico published in 1978, and I use it as inspiration for this variation. Sweet corn and peas are off-set by a spike of green chile, a finishing dollop of crème fraîche, and generous squeeze of lime. It’s really beautiful and one of my favorite ways to use summer produce.

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70+ High-Fiber Recipes

A collection of 70+ great everyday high-fiber recipes built around ingredients like lentils, beans, whole grains, berries, and vegetables. You’ll find ideas spanning soups and stews, grain bowls, breakfasts, and salads. They’re the kind of fill-you-up recipes that are big on flavor and just happen to be naturally rich in fiber.

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Cottage Cheese Wraps

Cottage cheese wraps are a great foundation recipe! They’re high in protein, wildly versatile, and super satisfying, You can stuff them with a wide range of fillings, drizzles, and spreads depending on the season. Here are all my tips and tricks and favorite ways to enjoy them.

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Skillet Jam

Skillet jams are inherently laid-back, made to enjoy right away. Without the need for preserving, you can scale back the sugar and let the fruit’s natural flavor really pop. This is a version from a special new cookbook, Eating at Home by Trinity Mouzon Wofford.

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Homemade Pesto

A vibrant homemade pesto recipe taught to me by my friend Francesca’s mother who came to visit from Genoa, Italy. This is how to make pesto like an Italian grandmother. Made with hand-chopped basil, garlic, Parmesan, olive oil and pine nuts. The real deal.

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Chickpea Recipes

Everyone loves chickpeas. They’re one of the most charming and versatile ingredients in the kitchen. At home in soups, spreads, bowls, and snacks, they always deliver. This is a collection of tried-and-true chickpea recipes for all of it.

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Crispy Chickpeas

Crispy roasted chickpeas are one of my favorite ways to add crunch and a bit of protein to salads, bowls, and roasted vegetables. There are a few tricks to getting them extra crispy crunchy, and not sad.

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Broiled Saffron Dates

If you’ve been to my house at any point in recent months, you’ve likely had these dates – broiled with saffron, almond extract, ghee (or olive oil), and a bit of salt. They’re unctuous, sweet goodness. Include these as a part of every cheese board you make!

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