peach + blueberry crumble

July 27, 2015 Miranda Hammer

I am by no means a baker - I like to leave that to the pros. In the summer when fruit is pure magic and little to no sugar or "extras" are needed, I break out of my anti-baking mentality. This crumble is what I like to call "baby baking" or "baking light". Precise measurements are not 100 percent required, and the ingredients are adaptable, depending on what fruit you happen to have on hand or what is in season.

summer salad series + grilled peach, arugula, and mozzarella salad

July 20, 2015 Miranda Hammer

This salad came from pure necessity after a week trip of deliciousness in Copenhagen and Paris (more on that soon). I initially featured a grilled peach salad on crunchy radish a few years back, but wanted to revisit it here and give it a little tune-up. Peppery arugula plays perfectly with the smooth and silky mozzarella and sweet caramelized peaches. I threw in some quick pickled radishes for more complexity and bite, but this can be replaced with onion or omitted altogether. The simplest of dressings is used to truly allow the ingredients to shine. In summer, when produce tastes so exceptional as is, it is best to leave things unadulterated and pure.

Miranda Hammer,

MS, RD, CDN

Registered Dietitian, Natural Foods Chef, Recipe Developer, Fitness Enthusiast, and Mom, with a Passion for Healthy Cooking and Balanced Living.

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Slide 2: @itsalislagle caramelized zucchini pasta w tomatoes from @nytcooking

Slide 3: fr

Love @smittenkitchen roasted tomatoes and beans. I’ve been making them weekly. Added kale cooked down in bean broth to make them extra extra. Used @rancho_gordo corona beans in your honor @taliack

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2) @charliebirdnyc @clarkbar farro salad. A+ leftover lunch situation.
3) @coluhenry shrimp, corn, and zucchini salad. Hello summer.
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1) jack’s rainbow soba noodles with crispy tofu
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A few good things I’ve made recently.
1) @clarkbar midnight pasta from @nytcooking easy and delicious. the kiddos love it!
2) @itsalislagle turkey and zucchini meatballs with feta. Simple, quick, and yummy recipe @nytcooking
3) @alisoneroman

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