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Michał's avatar

Just raspberry tomatoes from my own garden, iceberg lettuce and a mix of freshly ground pepper. :)

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Annette Mambuca's avatar

Seasoned ricotta cheese and sauteed mushrooms with marsala

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Robin Waldman's avatar

a sharp cheese with a little butter and jam

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LauraPDX's avatar

cliche but avocado with fresh ground pepper (we bought some terrific pepper in Japan at a Farmers market that I have not been able to find/reproduce here in the USA). Any type of cheese but savory works best.

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Kristyn's avatar

I love melted cheddar cheese with thin slices of onion and fresh black pepper

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Harrison's avatar

I'm a big fan of butter and corona beans. After hydrating, sometimes I blister mine in a sautee pan with garlic and olive oil. Heavenly!

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Lukas Volger's avatar

I love that! Works so well with fresh cooked ones, too - I always have trouble with the canned options, which turn to mush

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Bryan Rucker's avatar

I’m going to start seasoning my bean soaking water now. Rancho Gordo always says not to start seasoning until they “begin to soften” when cooking, but I don’t buy it!

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Lukas Volger's avatar

I try to steer clear of bean-salt controversy but I do find that salting the soaking water makes a difference!

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Martin Sorge's avatar

Thanks for the reminder about summer beans. 🫘

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Susan Shores's avatar

Homemade pumpkin seed butter using walnut oil and homemade jam

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Mira Dessy's avatar

I've never thought of creating or using charred cabbage for a salad. Now the next time I buy a cabbage I'm going to try this, thank you for sharing.

I rarely eat bread anymore due to gluten sensitivity. But I will share my favorite toast topping remains a lovely melting salted butter.

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Lukas Volger's avatar

I love the charred cabbage - especially with the flavor of the grill. Hope you enjoy it, too!

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Chris Grimes's avatar

Avocado

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Ilsa Jule's avatar

I'm old and oldskool! butter.cinnamon.sugar.

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Lori's avatar

Whipped ricotta cheese (I like Joshua McFadden’s recipe in Six Season) and a dollop of good jam.

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Lettergirl's avatar

Your smoky beans with the olives (via Rancho Gordo)—just had some yesterday!

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Lukas Volger's avatar

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Lukas Volger's avatar

Love that!

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Kimberly Corona's avatar

My favorite is avocado! With a little balsamic on top.

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Carolyn's avatar

Butter and cherry jam

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