This dinner is a segue into fall. The lamb is earthy and evokes deep summer, while the heirloom carrots foreshadow the cool and fragrant months to come with just a hint of warm spices and maple. Crispy smashed potatoes are comforting yet not too rich, and the bright peppery arugula salad provides a welcome jolt of acidity to balance this rich and flavorful meal.
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Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp
For me, this dessert evokes the magic of the deep summers of my childhood – fresh rhubarb, cut straight from the garden and luscious, ripe strawberries pulled fresh from the vine, still warm from the blazing summer sun. I was fortunate enough to have both growing up in the small New England town of Boxborough, where I spent what seemed like endless summers helping out in my dad’s garden, catching fireflies, and sleeping out on the porch listening to the symphony of crickets as I fell asleep. This dessert reminds me of those days.
Continue reading “Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp”Roasted Salmon with Mustard, Miso & Brown Sugar
This simple but delicious weeknight dinner takes around 30 minutes to make, but feels luxurious enough for a weekend. Pair it with some roasted asparagus (which you can do on the same sheet pan if you like), and rice pilaf. This works equally well on a hot grill, just in case you’re not in the mood to use your oven in the middle of the summer.
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This dish is as seductive to eat as it is to look at. Sweet, buttery lobster is paired with beautiful, floral saffron in this gorgeous dish that embodies the essence of deep summer. No matter where you live, this dish will instantly transport you to seaside, where dog-day afternoons give way to a cool, evening sea breeze after a day spent in the sun and sand. Wash it down with an ice cold lager, or a crisp, dry white wine for the maximum experience.
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