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Easy Grilled Shishito Peppers (For Longevity)

November 19, 2019 by Molly Beauchemin 2 Comments

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If you’ve never cooked shishito peppers before, this easy grilled shishito peppers recipe is a good place to start. You’ve come to the right place! Shishito peppers are a tangy, citrus-y, and sometimes spicy bell pepper that comes from Japan, where they are known as a “longevity food.” Rich in Vitamin C, antioxidants, and prebiotic […]

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Juniper Berry Glazed Walnut Shortbread Cookies (Digestif)

November 5, 2019 by Molly Beauchemin 1 Comment

These juniper berry glazed walnut shortbread cookies might just be the perfect winter treat. The cookie itself is not too sweet, paired with a sweet, herbaceous juniper glaze. Juniper reminisces of pine and is super wintery, which is why it’s a favorite among mixologists, who often use it in cold weather cocktails. We developed this […]

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Easy Acorn Squash Pie (Cool Pumpkin Pie Alternative)

October 23, 2019 by Molly Beauchemin 2 Comments

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This easy Acorn Squash Pie recipe is a delicious pumpkin pie alternative that’s perfect for Thanksgiving dinner. It’s also a great recipe for anytime you have extra squash lying around, and you’re tired of making savory dishes. It’s so good! Beginning with our super-flaky homemade pie crust, we add just the right amount of seasonal […]

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Joni Mitchell’s Easy Lentil Soup (Comfort Food)

September 16, 2019 by Molly Beauchemin 2 Comments

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Joni Mitchell’s easy lentil soup recipe is a darling little gem that reflects the no-frills food ethos of the 1970s. Made with red lentils, tomato puree, and a hint of sweet paprika, this easy blended lentil soup recipe is the ultimate fall/winter comfort food. This recipe originally came from a repost in The Guardian, who […]

Filed Under: Mood Recipes, Nourished By My Heroes Tagged With: brain food, comfort food, gluten free, nourished by my heroes, pop culture, recipe, winter blues

Joan Didion’s Artichokes Au Gratin Recipe is Delightful

July 15, 2019 by Molly Beauchemin 2 Comments

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It’s hard to find good artichoke recipes out there, but Joan Didion’s artichokes au gratin recipe is a real keeper. Even if it weren’t the literary icon’s own recipe, I’d still love it. It’s creamy, rich, simple in the way that all cooking was in the 1970s, and delicious– a crowd pleaser that can simultaneously […]

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Hillary Clinton’s Chocolate Chip Cookies (With a Twist!)

February 27, 2019 by Molly Beauchemin 6 Comments

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Last year when I unearthed the recipe for Hillary Clinton’s chocolate chip cookies in Family Circle Magazine, I was bummed to learn that the original recipe calls for vegetable shortening as the principle fat. Vegetable shortening is pure trans fat and should be avoided at all costs. Trans fat has *zero* redeeming health qualities– and yes, […]

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Meryl Streep’s Pistachio Rose Heart Cookies

February 14, 2019 by Molly Beauchemin 3 Comments

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The latest recipe in our Nourished By My Heroes series is based on Meryl Streep’s cookie recipe, which I originally saw in an old Good Housekeeping feature from years ago. These delicious pistachio-rose shortbread cookies are an homage to Meryl Streep’s original almond shortbread cookie recipe.  The short crumb and delicate rose flavor of these […]

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