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Kale and Caramelized Onion Quiche with Sweet Potato Crust

When I saw this recipe, I immediately knew I had to make it. It combines a bunch of my favorite things including eggs, sweet potato, and kale. Normally on a weekday night, I’m less apt to try a complicated recipe. … Continue reading

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Soup Dumplings STL

Some of the most nondescript places have the best food. This is the lesson I’ve learned in my lifelong quest for good food. For example, a restaurant in a rundown strip mall will have better Indian cuisine than a gourmet … Continue reading

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Overnight Bourbon Vanilla French Toast

I wanted to make breakfast for my mom and sister Christmas morning and the first thing that came to mind was overnight French toast. I usually have French toast on Christmas. A couple years ago, I stayed over at my … Continue reading

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Sweet Potato, Kale, and Chickpea Sheet Pan Salad

I don’t eat a lot of salad in the winter, mostly because I can’t find the ingredients I want. I start missing fresh, juicy, vine-ripened tomatoes, berries, and vibrant greens. I never thought I’d say this but in the winter, … Continue reading

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Knead Bakehouse & Provisions

A couple months ago, I read that Knead Bakehouse & Provisions was opening in St. Louis’s Southampton neighborhood. I’m always on the lookout for new bakeries in town so I was excited to hear about Knead. I stopped by about … Continue reading

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Sweet Potato Cheesy Grits with Fried Egg

These sweet potato cheesy grits are one of the best dinners I’ve made in a while. I know I say that all the time but it’s true. Maybe I should rephrase: These sweet potato cheesy grits are one of the … Continue reading

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Blueberry Clafoutis

Clafoutis is an under-appreciated French dessert, in my humble opinion. Maybe it’s appreciated more in France but in America, it doesn’t always get the face time it deserves. People are distracted by more popular French pastries like macarons and croissants. … Continue reading

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Squatters Café

A few weeks ago, I read about a new restaurant opening in the KDHX radio building near downtown St. Louis. It took me by surprise because usually I’m abreast of what opens and closes in the area, and I had … Continue reading

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Campanelle with Roasted Cauliflower

This pasta was the product of improvisation and last minute decisions. I find that some of my best choices come from there. I knew I wanted to use a head of cauliflower that I bought at the farmers’ market over … Continue reading

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Tomato Bread Soup with Croutons

The first winter I lived in D.C., I ate soup almost everyday for lunch. It was quick, it was cheap, and it was warming. The place that sold it was right across from my office, so I’d walk over, grab … Continue reading

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