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Grilled Fava Beans - Caity

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To a kid, fava beans never sounded like something I would want to eat. In cartoons, lima beans and fava beans were the "gross" food that all the kids despised. As an adult, I had heard fava beans were a pain in the... neck... to peel. Based on these two important pieces of evidence, I avoided them for 25 years. Until we went to dinner last summer at Grain & Gristle and I was feeling bold and brave (probably after a glass of wine) and I ordered Grilled Fava Beans. After sucking down two plates, let's just say I'm a convert.  I still have not personally experienced peeling uncooked fava beans but I can attest that grilled fava beans are cake to peel. They sort of pop open like edamame! Grilled Fava Beans have become one of my favorite low-key summer sides. I like to make it with salt, red pepper flakes, and lemon zest. If you have another combination you like, please let me know! One year ago: Campfire Breakfast Burritos Two years ago: Caity's S

Rosemary and Oregano Pork Chops - Caity

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  Growing up in my family, you learned that dinner did not happen at 5 PM. It also didn't happen at 6, or even 7. It was not abnormal for us to eat at 8 or 9 PM because someone in the family (dad) HAD to exercise after work (why didn't I get that gene???), which frequently pushed dinner out until right before bedtime. It was/is a common subject of discussion at our house, "Dad HAS to go on a 30 mile bike ride and THEN we can eat". It always made sense why we ate late; dad worked late, then he exercised, then we ate late. 1 + 1 = 2. Then I grew up, moved out of my parent's house, and became responsible for feeding myself and somehow we STILL don't eat dinner until 8 or 9 PM. And now I can't even blame my dad for it! I guess a late dinnertime it was ingrained into me at a young age... or maybe I am just unprepared until 8 PM. Who knows? Let's not assign blame just yet. Now that it is staying light longer, dinner is usually served at abou

Strawberry Rhubarb Tart - Caity

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    If you haven't tried Gina's Mom's Tart yet, stop what you're doing and make it... NOW! It is so good and so easy! I have been making a tart at least once a month and enjoying it thoroughly. With all the fresh rhubarb and strawberries right now I thought it would be great to make a Strawberry Rhubarb Tart and I am so glad I did. This tart is great for dessert but my favorite way to enjoy it is the next morning with a hot pot of tea. I must insist that you try it... NOW!   One year ago: Balsamic Roasted Chicken , Banana Crunch Muffins , Pan Roasted Radishes in Browned Butter Two years ago: Fried Egg Arugula Roll Up , Fresh Bowls , Brazilian Lemonade Three years ago: Chorizo and Smoked Paprika Brussels Sprouts , Sicilian Carrots Four years ago: Garlic Grands , Mint Sugar , Fresh Basil, Arugula, Spinach and Tomato Pilaf