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Orzo with Mint Pesto and Peas

Orzo with Mint Pesto and Peas

June 8, 2016

Bursting with the flavors of fresh mint, toasted pine nuts, and Parmesan cheese, this easy orzo is the perfect side dish. We have this great Daniel Tiger book about trying new foods ("Try a new food, it might taste good!") and it has really helped Owen be open to tasting new things. What it ...

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Tomato Salad with Sweet Pea “Ricotta”

Tomato Salad with Sweet Pea “Ricotta”

July 10, 2015

I have this weird little frustration with caprese salads. There is always too much cheese. The standard ratio is 50/50--one slice of mozzarella for every slice of tomato. But I feel like the cheese should act more like a creamy accessory to a platter of bright, summer tomatoes bursting with tart ...

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Asparagus and Pea Soup with Mint Pesto

Asparagus and Pea Soup with Mint Pesto

April 13, 2015

I have a giant celebrity chef crush on Naomi Pomeroy, who owns Beast in Portland, Oregon. I haven't actually been to her restaurant, but a couple of years ago Alex took me to a cooking class she was teaching for my birthday. If you live in New York and have never been to De Gustibus, I highly ...

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Hi! I'm Lucy. Turnip the Oven is my vegetable-focused food blog, but sometimes I'm sidetracked by dessert. My recipes are simple and approachable, and I use fresh, seasonal ingredients. I hope I inspire you to eat more plants…and cookies.

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