Salad of Cucumbers, Smoked Trout, Nasturtium & Buttermilk Dill Dressing

This salad harkens back to meals around the dinner table with my mother. Growing up, we used to eat cucumber salad tossed with sour cream, vinegar and sliced onion. It was simple and delicious, especially when the cucumbers were in season, which only happens once a year. I’ve added garlic pickle and dill pickle to…

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Crème Fraîche

Crème fraîche is a more refined version of sour cream. The beautiful thing about crème fraîche is its versatility. I even use it in desserts to cut sweetness. It’s super easy to make and pretty hands off in terms of prep. Prep Time: 5 minutes, plus 36 to 48 hours resting time for thickening Special…

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Cast Iron Roasted Beets with Celery, Rhubarb Mostarda & Crème Fraîche

Beets are one of the beckoning ingredients that are essential from winter into spring. They offer plenty of sweet, savory and earthy notes that help them pair well with almost anything. In this recipe, I roast beets in foil pouches placed in a preheated cast iron pan. This method allows the beets to caramelize in…

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