A food blog by Carolyn Cope
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Pin it The politically correct among you will know what I mean when I say that my memory is differently abled. This trait can be annoying (no judgment!), but it can also be kinda fun at times. Like right now, sifting through the Umami Girl archives for stealth-vegan recipes to celebrate World Vegan Month. It’s [...]
Pin it When I told the girls I’d made baba ghanoush, the seven-year-old said, “Oh! I didn’t realize that was a real thing.” Poor kid never had a chance to know. For her whole life, Cope has been using “baba ghanoush” as a fake answer to questions. Daddy, what comes after a trillion? Baba ghanoush. [...]
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Pin it For the past few weeks, our toddler has been saying “Happy Sunday!” every time we sit down for a meal, regardless of the day. It’s quite nice and also a little awkward. In that spirit, we wish you Happy Easter, or happy middle of Passover, or happy plain old regular Sunday. Happy Sunday! [...]
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On Super Bowl Sunday, I plan to be an eligible receiver* in one way only. If you pass these nachos, I’ll be sure to have my arms—and mouth—wide open. They’re vegetarian and packed with vegetables, but that’s utterly beside the point. When I make nachos, I play to win. With powerful flavors, multiple sauces, lots of creaminess and plenty of crunch all balanced carefully in every bite, these nachos will ensure I’m not the only one paying zero attention to the game.
Pin it This week in the crisper, an honest alternative to those plastic-encased veggie and dip monstrosities in the supermarket. Marcella Hazan’s bagna cauda (literally, a “warm bath” of butter, olive oil, garlic, and anchovy) pairs beautifully with crisp winter vegetables and should have a place on every New Year’s Eve cocktail buffet table. Find [...]
These spicy skillet-toasted pepitas are borderline addictive, even for someone whose experience crossing the U.S.-Mexican borderline was anything but.
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Zucchini overload threatening your personal safety? Shred it and forget it. These savory zucchini pancakes will disappear in no time. They’re surprisingly kid-friendly and are a great excuse for a party. What more could you ask for from a vegetable?
Eggplants growing off the hook? We’ve got you covered with an umami-packed recipe for eggplant caponata and seventeen million other tips and recipes (count ‘em!) on how to make the most of your haul. Tonight I’m serving the caponata and crumbled fresh goat cheese baked on a whole wheat pizza crust.
This week, Umami Girl spoke with WNYC’s Amy Eddings about fresh-picked strawberries on All Things Considered’s Last Chance Foods segment. Hear the interview, muse about seasonal eating in our culture of instant gratification, and get a recipe for Sweet and Savory Strawberry Bruschetta here.
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If eternity is two people and a ham, it only begs the question: what happens when you devil it? East, no-cook recipe for deviled ham to make it through those leftovers alive.
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The quickest and easiest hors d’oeuvre in town is a real crowd-pleaser nonetheless. Fast, easy recipe for marinated fresh goat cheese.
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Recipe for classic Warm Spinach and Artichoke Dip. Perfect for the Super Bowl or any casual party.
Easy recipe for perfect homemade guacamole. Equally at home at a Super Bowl party and your summer barbecues.
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Recipes for pomegranate-ginger infused vodka, spiced nuts and sherried cheddar spread. A totally giftable trio for the holidays.
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After much ado, Umami Girl revisits house-cured salmon and finds the perfect recipe for homemade gravlax.
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An elegant, yet surprisingly healthy and easy hors d’oeuvre of Marsala-spiked mushrooms in mini potato nests.
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Mignonette granita is an elegant and unusual condiment for raw oysters inspired by 3 Forty Grill in Hoboken, NJ.
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Recipe for phyllo purses stuffed with fava greens, radish greens and Gorgonzola dolce. Substitute any cooking greens you like for an elegant vegetarian hors d’oeuvre.
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What do a bunch of perfectly self-respecting ramps get themselves into when they kick back and go on vacation? A bowl of hot, bubbly Ramp Spinach Dip, that’s what.
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Recipe for a rustic fava bean purée adapted from Alice Waters’ The Art of Simple Food.
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Recipe for Avocado Cream adapted from the now-defunct Domino Magazine, plus links to a virtual library of recipes: blackberry frozen yogurt, pomegranate gelato, pasta with beets, Jasper White’s fish chowder, watermelon margaritas and more.
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Recipe for Garlic Scape Hummus inspired by the world’s best hummus from Olives in Princeton, NJ.
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Everyone has a favorite way to make homemade guacamole. This is my umami-rich version.
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Horseradish recipes: The World’s Best Bloody Mary from the Barefoot Contessa, and The World’s Best Cocktail Sauce from Williams Sonoma Hors d’Oeuvres.
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