Author Archives: Allison Woods

Impromptu: Golden Beet Salad

Posted on May 20, 2014 by Allison Woods

I threw this parts-bin special together after scoring some gorgeous organic golden beets at Ballard Market last week. My cooking method for the beets is as follows: Give them a light scrub, then place in a loaf pan. Cover with … Continue reading →

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Improv: White bean chimicurri salad

Posted on April 2, 2014 by Allison Woods

I threw this together from stuff I had in the fridge, and it was so so good that I thought I should write it down. There’s not a single component here that couldn’t swap out—lentils for the beans, Italian dressing … Continue reading →

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Pie Crust

Posted on March 31, 2014 by Allison Woods

Makes two crusts 2.5 cups/12 oz. all-purpose flour 1 c water+ 1/4 cup cider vinegar (add ice cubes to make it colder, but don’t get them into the dough) 1 T sugar 1 t salt 1/2 # unsalted butter cut … Continue reading →

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Keema Beef Curry

Posted on March 4, 2014 by Allison Woods

I was inspired to make this after my friend Paul Clark reminisced about eating it in London. I’d never tasted it before, but after looking up a recipe online, decided to give it a spin. This recipe was inspired by … Continue reading →

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Vij’s Cumin Basmati Rice

Posted on March 4, 2014 by Allison Woods

This is a staple recipe from my favorite restaurant in the world: Vij’s in Vancouver. You can half the recipe if you wish.   Ingredients 2 c basmati rice 3 c cold water for soaking 1/4 c canola oil 1 … Continue reading →

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Cippolini en Agrodolce

Posted on March 2, 2014 by Allison Woods

12-15 small Cippolini (larger ones can be halved or quartered) 3 T evoo salt & freshly ground pepper 1/2 cup red wine vinegar 2 T aged balsamic vinegar Preheat oven to 400F. Place onions in a bowl of cold water … Continue reading →

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Lavender Shortbread cookies

Posted on February 23, 2014 by Allison Woods

This recipe, adapted from allrecipes.com, came my way via my CSA, Boistfort Farms. The box often contains fresh herbs (in this case, lavender) and also comes with a sheet of recipes to help you navigate through sometimes-unusual produce. I don’t … Continue reading →

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Hummus

Posted on February 23, 2014 by Allison Woods

Hummus is a delicious snack that’s easy to make and good for you. Don’t buy the stuff in the deli aisle, throw together your own in 5 minutes. Ingredients: couple cloves of garlic 1 can garbanzo beans, drained  (or soak … Continue reading →

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Roasted beets in a bacon jam and oregano vinaigrette

Posted on February 14, 2014 by Allison Woods

We get a lot of beets in the winter CSA box. Some might even say TOO many. Last night I found myself too lazy to make a green salad to accompany Marcella Hazan’s Bolognese, so I roasted up some beets … Continue reading →

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Catalan Beef Stew

Posted on December 21, 2013 by Allison Woods

Beef Stew with Rice, Onions, and Tomatoes (Boeuf A La Catalane) Source: Mastering the Art of French Cooking Vol I, by Julia Child, Louisette Bertholle, and Simone Beck — Copyright: 2001 by Alfred A. KnopfServes 61/4       pound  chunk of bacon … Continue reading →

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