Tumblr (3.0; @ladlemethis)http://ladlemethis.com/Even though Aunt Linda is an exceptional cook, I was pretty sure I would not be crazy in love with...http://ladlemethis.com/post/46851601232http://ladlemethis.com/post/46851601232Mon, 01 Apr 2013 11:18:00 -0400After a day on the mountain, this was a perfect warming and nourishing meal. I was craving a Thai...http://ladlemethis.com/post/41008730649http://ladlemethis.com/post/41008730649Sun, 20 Jan 2013 08:55:00 -0500ChickenNoodleRice noodleSoupGingerI didn&#8217;t even know what a parsnip was until we got some in our farm share a few months ago. I...http://ladlemethis.com/post/40818233025http://ladlemethis.com/post/40818233025Thu, 17 Jan 2013 23:05:00 -0500SoupCarrotsVegetarianWhen I was first learning to cook, this was one of the first successes I had in the kitchen! I...http://ladlemethis.com/post/35822972668http://ladlemethis.com/post/35822972668Thu, 15 Nov 2012 23:22:00 -0500shepherd's piedutch ovencasserolePotatoground beefMaking your own cranberry sauce is easy to do, and it&#8217;s great to make the day before...http://ladlemethis.com/post/35605533675http://ladlemethis.com/post/35605533675Mon, 12 Nov 2012 20:23:00 -0500ThanksgivingcranberrysaucecondimentThis flavorful and hearty soup is easy to make and works great as a main dish with some bread. These...http://ladlemethis.com/post/35403923933http://ladlemethis.com/post/35403923933Sat, 10 Nov 2012 08:26:00 -0500SoupItalianKaleBeansSausage“Soup is cuisine’s kindest course. It breathes reassurance; it steams...http://ladlemethis.com/post/34677263078http://ladlemethis.com/post/34677263078Tue, 30 Oct 2012 22:11:49 -0400Green peppers were never my favorite, and usually when they come in our farm share I find a way to...http://ladlemethis.com/post/33844395536http://ladlemethis.com/post/33844395536Thu, 18 Oct 2012 14:17:00 -0400PeppersQuinoaThese sweet little individual pies are just the perfect size to eat with your hands, and what could...http://ladlemethis.com/post/33596637287http://ladlemethis.com/post/33596637287Sun, 14 Oct 2012 18:00:00 -0400dessertapplefallpieSuch a beautiful, refreshing, and well-balanced summer salad. It is also great with some toasted...http://ladlemethis.com/post/31081706344http://ladlemethis.com/post/31081706344Fri, 07 Sep 2012 18:42:00 -0400Saladvegetarian<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ma039duZ6H1rnjzh2o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>This salad dressing may be the reason I crave salads. My family and friends are always asking for the recipe, or better yet, for me to make it for them! It is so simple, but using good ingredients is all you really need to make a great salad. The recipe makes about 1 1/2 cups.</p> <p><strong>Basic Vinaigrette Recipe<br/></strong>Combine the following ingredients in a jar, and shake the dressing for a minute or two to make sure the oil mixes with the vinegar.<strong><br/></strong></p> <p>Juice of 1 large lemon (or 2 small ones)<br/>1 large clove of garlic, minced or pressed<strong><br/></strong>2 tablespoons maple syrup<br/>2 tablespoons dijon mustard<br/>1/3 cup good vinegar (you can use red wine, balsamic, champagne, or cider)<br/>2/3 cup good olive oil<br/>1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper<br/>1/2 teaspoon salt</p> <p><a class="pin-it-button" href="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fladlemethis.com%2Fpost%2F31079991602%2Fthis-salad-dressing-may-be-the-reason-i-crave&media=http%3A%2F%2F24.media.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_ma039duZ6H1rnjzh2o1_500.jpg&description=My%20very%20favorite%20salad%20dressing.%20Simple%20vinaigrette" target="_blank"><img alt="image" src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/PinExt.png" title="Pin It"/></a></p>http://ladlemethis.com/post/31079991602http://ladlemethis.com/post/31079991602Fri, 07 Sep 2012 18:17:00 -0400Sugar-free, dairy-free, flour and gluten-free, and no eggs—you&#8217;re probably wondering how these...http://ladlemethis.com/post/30935666100http://ladlemethis.com/post/30935666100Wed, 05 Sep 2012 11:31:00 -0400Dessertchocolatecoconut<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m95sduAfRw1rnjzh2o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><span>The health benefits of a diet rich in fruits and vegetables outweigh the risks of pesticide exposure. Use EWG’s Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides</span>^™<span> to reduce your exposures as much as possible, but eating conventionally-grown produce is far better than not eating fruits and vegetables at all. The Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce</span>^™<span> will help you determine which fruits and vegetables have the most pesticide residues and are the most important to buy organic. You can lower your pesticide intake substantially by avoiding the 12 most contaminated fruits and vegetables and eating the least contaminated produce.</span></p>http://ladlemethis.com/post/29964074825http://ladlemethis.com/post/29964074825Wed, 22 Aug 2012 09:34:42 -0400My very favorite falafel came from street carts in Italy; they were so good I had to try to recreate...http://ladlemethis.com/post/29911009765http://ladlemethis.com/post/29911009765Tue, 21 Aug 2012 15:06:00 -0400ChickpeaCucumberPitaSauceVegetarianLunchDinnerSummerEggplant, roasted red peppers, and mozzarella simply belong together. In the past I have breaded and...http://ladlemethis.com/post/29554155265http://ladlemethis.com/post/29554155265Thu, 16 Aug 2012 11:25:00 -0400SaladEggplantRoasted Red PepperFresh MozzarellaOlive OilI used corn tortillas, ancho chili spiced ground beef, and cheddar cheese, to reinvent the classic...http://ladlemethis.com/post/28907295822http://ladlemethis.com/post/28907295822Tue, 07 Aug 2012 09:38:00 -0400Mexicanground beefancho chiligarlicThis twist on deviled eggs was inspired by The Independent in Union Square. Cool cucumber + salty...http://ladlemethis.com/post/26664173785http://ladlemethis.com/post/26664173785Fri, 06 Jul 2012 20:44:00 -0400eggsappetizersbaconThis salad was inspired by 3 Little Figs, an adorable coffee shop that just opened up near Davis...http://ladlemethis.com/post/26595878783http://ladlemethis.com/post/26595878783Thu, 05 Jul 2012 21:09:00 -0400CheeseSaladSweet potatoThis traditional Greek soup is delicious and very filling without being too calorie dense. It is...http://ladlemethis.com/post/26418855105http://ladlemethis.com/post/26418855105Tue, 03 Jul 2012 10:03:00 -0400SoupLemonEggChickenParsleysubmissionThis is one of those recipes where the result is greater than the sum of the parts. It’s so...http://ladlemethis.com/post/26345669545http://ladlemethis.com/post/26345669545Mon, 02 Jul 2012 10:13:00 -0400