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Caprese salad with homemade ricotta.

We returned from Florida last week, with a stash of vine-ripened farmers’ market tomatoes. I whipped up a batch of homemade ricotta for a caprese salad. Get the recipe.

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Update: Findlay Market Cookbook now available online.

The Findlay Market Cookbook, in addition to being for sale at the Market, is now available for purchase on Amazon.com.

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Best build-your-own party snack mix | writes4food.com

Rock your own homemade party snack mix.

I had to resurrect my favorite football-watching snack to share with you: DIY party mix, with your own favorite nibbles added in. Get the recipe!

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Upcoming book signings and events.

Cooking classes, recipe demos, book signings—Cincinnati friends, come find me around town this December! Get the scoop.

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The cooking revolution: Are you in?

In a recent presentation, Mark Bittman said, “The most radical thing you can do to change the food system is to cook.” Will you join the revolution?

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Favorite recipes of 2013.

It seems fitting to look back at 2013 to share my favorite recipes from the past year and to celebrate a few highlights.

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basil leaves stuffed with goat cheese and tomato | writes4food.com

Summery basil-chevre appetizer.

This appetizer will draw “oohs” from your guests: stuff basil leaves with goat cheese and diced tomato. Gorgeous and delicious.

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recipe for fresh tomatoes with easy tahini dressing | writes4food.com

Summer tomato salad with tahini dressing.

In case you’re already tired of ‘caprese’ salad, here’s an alternative: sweet, ripe summer tomatoes drizzled with a flavorful tahini dressing.

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how to make homemade ricotta cheese

How to make creamy homemade ricotta.

It’s fun and easy to make ricotta cheese at home; here’s and easy recipe and the right technique to produce creamy, Italian-style ricotta.

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