gluten-free

Raspberry Jell-O Salad

Raspberry Jell-O Salad

At the Thanksgiving table of my childhood*, this was the main event for me. It’s the only Jell-O I (Amelia) have ever liked, and it comes from packages. But, friends, these are Chanel packages. The sweetness of this gelatin-borne wonder is soft and inviting, with whipped cream licking its raspberry-studded top. I can only eat this on Thanksgiving; I refuse to treat it as anything but a special occasion.

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Spaghetti Squash, Kale, and Apple Salad with Maple Vinaigrette

Spaghetti Squash, Kale, and Apple Salad with Maple Vinaigrette

This recipe so satisfies our fall appetites that we have to share it with you even though it’s history with us is brief. One fall afternoon when one family member was at ballet class and two family members were at the opera, we (Amelia and Kate) went out for lunch, where they had a salad on the menu with both kale AND spaghetti squash. The very thought of that combination thrilled us and we had to negotiate a bit about which one of us would order it. Unfortunately, the salad itself was disappointing. Still, we were grateful because it got our imaginations humming and the following recipe is the happy result.

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Roasted Cauliflower and Pomegranate Salad

Roasted Cauliflower and Pomegranate Salad

Sam discovered the ancestor of this recipe several years ago in Yotam Ottolenghi’s Jerusalem. We’ve simplified it A LOT since then. We have also changed some ingredients, and we love it. In fact, we prefer it to the original version. We love the flavors. We love that it’s exceptionally beautiful. We wanted you to have it now, so you had time to consider it for your holiday tables.  

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Kale, White Bean, and Italian Sausage Soup

Kale, White Bean, and Italian Sausage Soup

One summer at the Ranch (the cabin we share with relatives) I couldn’t think what to make for dinner. A chic friend and her young son were staying with us, and I felt the pressure of wanting to feed them something they’d genuinely like but without easy access to great produce or spices to make some of the dishes I could have made at home. All of this was good, as I came to see. Because she made us dinner--the following soup--and it immediately became part of our regular meals.

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