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Savory Walnut Oatcakes Recipe

By Lorraine Thompson4 Comments. Leave another...

Blame Samuel Johnson for our dearth of oat recipes. In his 1755 Dictionary of the English Language, Dr. Johnson defines oats as “a grain which in England is generally given to horses, but in Scotland supports the people.” The snooty definition may explain why the ... [Read More] [4 Comments. Please leave another.]

Filed Under: Appetizers, Breads, Cakes, Recipes, Vegetables Tagged With: Savory Walnut Oatcakes, Scottish Oat Cakes, Whole Oat Biscuits

Chunky Cucumber Raita with Whole Cumin and Mint Recipe

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Raitas—yogurt and vegetable/fruit salads—are traditionally served as a cooling accompaniment to spicy Indian and Pakistani dishes. This Chunky Cucumber Raita with Whole Cumin and Mint includes the surprising bite of whole, toasted cumin seeds. For fullest flavor, use a good ... [Read More] [Leave a comment]

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Watercress Salad with Pignoli and Currants Recipe

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I’ve been on a salad jag this summer. It’s not just because my delicate appetite (cough) permits only the tiniest leaves, beans and nut morsels during hot weather. Or because I want to avoid raising temperatures further in my already Inferno-esque railroad kitchen. It’s ... [Read More] [5 Comments. Please leave another.]

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Thursday Fiery Roasted Carrots with Red Chili, Cumin and Coriander Recipe

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Okay, I know roasted carrots are more apt for October than May. But really? Here at Copywriter’s Kitchen we eat carrots all year long. Especially on Thursdays. Let me explain. This blog’s premise—and promise—is “fast, frugal scratch cooking for freelance writers and other busy ... [Read More] [Leave a comment]

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Green Bean and Fennel Salad with Bacon Bits and Maple-Glazed Pecans

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It’s officially springtime, but Mother Earth is taking her time to come around. Today the grey sky and icy drizzle felt more like early November than late March. If it were November, we’d be dishing up something hot and bubbly from the Crockpot. But I can’t tell you how ... [Read More] [Leave a comment]

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