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570May 7, 2018Cooking by Erica

Rhubarb and Spring Herb Salsa

“I need rhubarb recipes!” cried a reader and Patron. “Have you tried my awesome rhubarb coffee cake?” I suggested. “I’ve made it like 900 times. And the rhubarb syrup! I still have more rhubarb.” Ah, yes. It’s that time of year. I love rhubarb, but there is a limit to how much coffee cake a…

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42March 7, 2018Cooking by Erica

Caramelized Turnips and Apples with Thyme

Jump to the Recipe The turnip, along with her cousin the rutabaga, is an underappreciated root vegetable in the cabbage family. Winter turnips (the most common cultivar is Purple Top White Globe) can have a sharp, almost radishy flavor, but this mellows out and sweetens when you cook them. In this recipe, turnips and apples…

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26February 28, 2018Cooking by Erica

Curried Sugar Hubbard Squash Soup

Jump to the Recipe When you’ve got a Sugar Hubbard Squash that needs to get used, you’ve got a lot of squash. Sugar Hubbard is a cross of Blue Hubbard and Sweet Meat, and it’s just fantastic. It roasts well and has a smooth, creamy texture when pureed. Last time I grew Sugar Hubbard I…

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34February 14, 2018Cooking by Erica

Harissa Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Jump to the Recipe I’m pretty late to the harissa game. What can I say, I’ve lived in suburbia for 14 years and don’t get out much. Oh sure, I’d heard of this North African spice blend. I’d even eaten a decent amount of grilled squid with harissa, made by the the one restaurant within…

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54January 29, 2018Cooking by Erica

Pork Chops with Apple Cider, Maple and Thyme Glaze

Jump to the Recipe I picked up some pork from a new-to-me pork guy last month. This was a bulk-buy type situation a friend coordinated, and I asked for a variety of cuts to assess if I wanted to go…uh…whole-hog in the fall. Oliver was with me when I loaded bags of pork into the trunk…

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22January 17, 2018Cooking by Erica

Vietnamese Stir-fried Kohlrabi and Prawns

The Vietnamese dipping sauce nuoc cham gives this simple stir-fry of kohlrabi and prawns lots of flavor. A light, delicious meal for your mid-winter produce.

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18August 8, 2017Cooking by Erica

The Tartine: Your Formula For The Ultimate Easy Summer Sandwich

In the summer I follow a little formula that allows me to convert fresh-picked veg into easy open faced sandwich meals. The following formula will never go wrong in building a good summer tartine: Good bread + Good spreadable cheese + Cooked firm vegetable topping and/or fresh sliced ripe tomato + Fresh herbs = Delicious tartine.

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16July 25, 2017Cooking by Erica

Stream Of Consciousness Frittata

It’s not really a recipe. More like a technique everyone should know, and me talking to my food.

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17July 18, 2017Cooking by Erica

Dark Cherry and Chocolate Chip Ice Cream

This easy ice cream recipe is chock full of sweet dark cherries and mini chocolate chips.

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10July 17, 2017Cooking by Erica

The Drifter Cucumber and Basil Cocktail

This might be the most delicious thing I’ve sipped in a good long while. It’s a kissing cousin to the Basil Bliss, but the addition of fresh, juicy cucumber takes everything in a more refreshing direction. While the cucumber strip garnish isn’t necessary, it’s easy to do and really helps make this drink visually impressive. Try…

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310May 29, 2017Cooking by Erica

Rhubarb Honey Shrub (A Sweet Tart Drinking Vinegar)

Everything you need to know to make great shrub drinking cock

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162May 22, 2017Cooking by Erica

Rhubarb Ginger Coffee Cake with Crumb Topping

A delicious twist on a classic rhubarb coffee cake – yogurt, ginger, and just the right amount of crunchy crumbly topping make this one a winner.

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Hi! I'm Erica, the founder of NWEdible and the author of The Hands-On Home. I garden, keep chickens and ducks, homeschool my two kids and generally run around making messes on my one-third of an acre in suburban Seattle. Thanks for reading!

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