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Food

Ferocious Peach Salad
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Mouths to Feed: Daring Peaches

Avatar photo by Celia Barbour June 10, 2022June 10, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

There are worse things than waiting for a bowl of peaches to ripen

Herb-Marinated Tofu and Bean Salad
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Small, Good Things: Tofu Twofer

Avatar photo by Joe Dizney June 3, 2022June 3, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

A recipe for tofu skeptics

Just So Spring Salad
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Mouths to Feed: Sprigs of Joy

Avatar photo by Celia Barbour May 27, 2022May 27, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Ode to (the herb of) joy

Almond Cake
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Mouths to Feed: Cake for Me and You

Avatar photo by Celia Barbour May 13, 2022May 13, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

A versatile, unforgettable cake joins the pantheon

Dukkah
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Small, Good Things: Everything Everywhere All at Once

Avatar photo by Joe Dizney May 6, 2022May 6, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

A dish that has no right to be as good as it is

Pasta with Asparagus and Salmon ‘Carbonara’
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Mouths to Feed: Home Made

Avatar photo by Celia Barbour April 29, 2022May 1, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

There are some tastes you never outgrow

Indian Rice Pudding (Kheer)
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Mouths to Feed: Search Party

Avatar photo by Celia Barbour April 15, 2022April 15, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

The thrill of the hunt

Eggs & Soldiers
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Small, Good Things: The Yolks on You

Avatar photo by Joe Dizney April 8, 2022April 8, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

The hens are at it again.

Salmon and Corn Chowder
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Mouths to Feed: Fresh Chowder

Avatar photo by Celia Barbour April 1, 2022April 2, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Make a friend feel utterly, deliciously cared for

Sugar Cookies with Olive Oil, Orange, Almond and Cardamom
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Mouths to Feed: Sweet Sunshine

Avatar photo by Celia Barbour March 18, 2022March 18, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Bright cookies for brighter days

Kimchi Grilled Cheese Sandwich
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Small, Good Things: Upping the Ante

Avatar photo by Joe Dizney March 11, 2022March 11, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Oozy cheese meets tangy funk

Beet and Orange Salad With Mint
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Mouths to Feed: Coming Round Again

Avatar photo by Celia Barbour March 4, 2022March 4, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Getting through “the bottom of the cook’s year”

Spaghet-Thai with Turkey Meatballs
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Mouths to Feed: Let’s Get the Meatball Rolling

Avatar photo by Celia Barbour February 18, 2022February 18, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

From Marco Polo to Chef Boyardee

Congee with Chicken, Mushrooms & Bok Choy
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Small, Good Things: The Comforts of Congee

Avatar photo by Joe Dizney February 11, 2022February 11, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

A soothing dish to get through the snowy season

Portobellos with Spinach, Goat Cheese and Caramelized Onions
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Mouths to Feed: Ciao Bello

Avatar photo by Celia Barbour February 4, 2022February 4, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

The shoulder pads of the mushroom world

Sour Cream Cornbread with Honey Butter
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Mouths to Feed: Corn in the USA

Avatar photo by Celia Barbour January 21, 2022January 21, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Cornbread is the most American food that exists

Crispy Baked Cauliflower With 
Mediterranean Relish and Tahini-Lemon Dressing
Posted inFood

Small, Good Things: This Is Not That

Avatar photo by Joe Dizney January 14, 2022January 14, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

The new hero vegetable of the brassica family

Roast Broccoli and Za’atar Chickpeas with Tahini-Yogurt sauce
Posted inFood

Mouths To Feed: Far Flung

Avatar photo by Celia Barbour January 8, 2022January 8, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

The humble voyage of the sesame seed

Pozole Verde con Hongos (Green Pozole with Mushrooms)
Posted inFood

Small, Good Things: A Kernel of Comfort

Avatar photo by Joe Dizney December 21, 2021December 21, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Pozole Verde con Hongos (Green Pozole with Mushrooms)

Butternut and Romesco Mash
Posted inFood

Mouths to Feed: If Wishes Were Dishes

Avatar photo by Celia Barbour November 30, 2021November 27, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

A mash with “more-ish-ness”

Roast Chicken & Butternut Squash with Turkish Spices, Feta & Pistachios
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Small, Good Things: Come Together

Avatar photo by Joe Dizney November 23, 2021November 19, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Turning a few recent themes – cider, squash, Turkish spices – into something new

Fall Fruit Salad
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Mouths to Feed: Cool Cuts

Avatar photo by Celia Barbour November 16, 2021November 14, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

A salad that’s refreshing – no matter how you slice it

Buckeyes
Posted inFood

Mouths to Feed: Pass the Buckeye

Avatar photo by Celia Barbour November 2, 2021November 2, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

What’s better than a Reese’s cup? A homemade Reese’s cup.

Boiled Cider Caramel Dessert Sauce
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Small, Good Things: Less is More

Avatar photo by Joe Dizney October 26, 2021October 22, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

The return of a traditional homesteaders’ staple

Bayley-Hazen Souffles
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Mouths to Feed: Highland Blues

Avatar photo by Celia Barbour October 5, 2021November 2, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

A soufflé more intimidating than difficult

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