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I was first introduced to this warm bowl of fresh rice noodles, bean sprouts, scallions, peanuts, chicken and slightly wilted romaine by a friend who described it as “a big bowl of goodness.” And that it is. This rad na thai shrimp is also very easy to prepare—the sauce only has four ingredients—and once all of the ingredients are prepped, the dish takes fewer than ten minutes to complete. // alexandracooks.com

Continental’s Rad Na Thai with Shrimp

This recipe for chickpea saute with basil and pine nuts is inspired by the beautiful basil that has been arriving in our CSA: sweat garlic in extra-virgin olive oil, add cooked chickpeas, toasted pine nuts, and lots of salt, pepper, and chopped basil; sauté briefly; and serve immediately. Last Friday evening, a few friends came over for dinner, and we ate these chickpeas with grilled whole Branzino, focaccia, and a simple salad — it was a nice summer meal. // alexandracooks.com

Chickpea Sauté with Basil and Pine Nuts

Larb, the Thai chicken salad loaded with fresh herbs, shallots, and chilies, is so good. At once refreshing, spicy, and satisfying. A perfect meal for hot summer nights. // alexandracooks.com

Thai Chicken Salad (Larb Gai)

Charred Brussels sprouts, sweet apples, sour crème fraîche and toasted pistachios combine to form a delicious mixture of contrasting flavors and textures in this "Alta" tapas recreation. A balsamic vinegar reduction offers an at once sweet and sharp bite. // alexandracooks.com

“Alta” Brussels Sprouts

I have used this quick-pickle method for carrots, watermelon radishes, and now pickled kohlrabi — so easy and so good! // alexandracooks.com

CSA Week 1: Anchovy Butter, Pickled Kohlrabi, Turnips — What to do with them?

This cucumber salad with tahini-yogurt sauce essentially is a no-cook meal, a refreshing salad to make good use of those cool summer cucs, which might just be arriving in droves. I serve it along side broiled slices of ciabatta. Yum. // alexandracooks.com

Cucumber Salad with Tahini-Yogurt Sauce

Peach and Beet Salad

A jar of Greek salad dressing on a countertop.

An overhead shot of a stack of homemade flour tortillas.

A large bowl of mango salsa.

A bowl of Moroccan Carrot Salad.

A bowl over overnight chia oats and berries.

Beet salad on a plate.

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