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Simple Slaw with Cucumber + Dill

We’re starting off this week with a simple, seasonal recipe featuring everything that’s growing in your garden right now — cucumbers, cabbage, and lots of fresh dill. The recipe for…

Panzanella is a beautiful, rustic salad full of fresh tomatoes and warm, crusty bread generously seasoned with fresh herbs and olive oil.  The freshness and simplicity of this dish make…

Peach + Basil Lemonade

The star of this sweet, summery refreshment is undoubtedly the perfectly ripened peaches from the Iowa Orchard stand at the Des Moines Farmer’s Market – not to mention the fresh basil that was picked…

Roasted Salsa Verde

Mix + Match Grilled Trout

Buttery pistachio shortbread + creamy cheesecake hinted with lemon + roasted strawberries + even more fresh sugared berries = the quintessence of summer wrapped in a spring form pan. Scraping…

Holy Guacamole

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