Gingered Peach and Blackberry Pie

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Gingered Peach and Blackberry Pie served in a glass plate with different-colored flowers in a glass on the side

Farm-fresh fruit make a fantastic addition to this Gingered Peach and Blackberry pie! A store-bought pie shell is your start to a delectable pie that tastes right from the bakery. Three different kinds of ginger go into our pie including ground, grated, and crystalized. This sharp spice meets a mild maker in sugary peaches and blackberries as well as calming vanilla. Serve a slice with a scoop of ice cream on top for a dessert that looks and tastes Insta-worthy.

What is Crystalized Ginger?

Crystallized ginger, which is also known as candied ginger, is a sweet and spicy treat made by cooking fresh ginger root in a sugar syrup until it becomes soft and translucent. After cooking, the ginger pieces are rolled in granulated sugar, which forms a crystal-type coating on their surface. This whole process mellows some of ginger’s intense heat while still preserving its distinctive spiced, pungent flavor. Since it comes in chunks, you’re going to want to make sure it is finely chopped for this Peach and Blackberry Pie recipe.

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Gingered Peach and Blackberry Pie

Author: Erika Bruce
Yield: Serves 8

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A bit of gingered peaches combine excellently with sweet blackberries.

Ingredients

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1 (9-inch) unbaked pie shell
2 lb ripe but firm peaches, halved and pitted (you can leave the peels on)
2 tbsp sugar, plus 1/2 cup (3 1/2 oz)
1 cup fresh blackberries
3 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 tsp ground ginger
1⁄4 tsp salt
1⁄3 cup heavy cream
2 large egg yolks
2 tsp freshly grated ginger
1⁄2 tsp vanilla extract
2 tbsp finely chopped crystallized ginger

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Adjust oven racks to upper-middle and lower-middle positions and heat oven to 375 degrees.
Place peach halves cut side up on an aluminum foil-lined rimmed baking sheet and sprinkle with sugar and ground ginger.
Bake peaches on the upper rack until softened and juice is released, about 15 to 30 minutes (depending on their ripeness), flipping halfway through baking.
Leaving the peaches in the oven, line the chilled pie shell with parchment paper or a double layer of aluminum foil, covering edges to prevent burning, and fill with pie weights.
Place chilled pie shell on lower rack and bake until edges are lightly browned, about 15 minutes. Remove parchment and weights and continue to bake crust until bottom is light brown and peaches until they are caramelized, about 5 minutes longer.
Let crust and peaches cool for 15 minutes; slip the peels from the peaches once cools enough to handle.
Reduce oven temperature to 325 degrees. Quarter peaches lengthwise. Arrange peaches in a single layer over the crust and sprinkle blackberries over top.
Combine flour, ground ginger, salt, and remaining 1/2 cup sugar in bowl.
Whisk in cream, egg yolks, fresh ginger, and vanilla until smooth.
Pour cream mixture over peaches and sprinkle evenly with crystallized ginger. Bake until filling is golden brown and firm in center, 45 to 55 minutes.
Let pie cool on wire rack for at least 3 hours. Serve.

Recipe by Erika Bruce, Adapted from Cook’s Country’s Peaches and Cream Pie
Styling by Keith Recker
Photography by Dave Bryce

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Lemon Tart

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July 31, 2022

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A lemon tart topped with berries and powdered sugar, placed on top of a white plate.

Blame Her Ranch hosted TABLE Magazine New Mexico for an incredible dinner party under the stars. Chef Leslie Chavez of Open Kitchen Santa Fe created superb dishes for the occasion that were enjoyed with a selection of Gruet wines and beverages from Leaf & Hive. Below, Chavez shares her delectable lemon tart recipe.

Lemon Tart Recipe

For the crust:

INGREDIENTS

6 tbsp sugar
2 cups + 2 tbsp flour
1 cup butter

INSTRUCTIONS

Combine sugar and flour. Cut in butter until the mixture resembles coarse meal. Press into the bottom of pan. Bake until golden, approximately 15 minutes.

For the filling:

INGREDIENTS

1 ¼ cup sugar
6 tbsp flour
5 eggs
½ cup lemon juice

INSTRUCTIONS

Whisk the sugar and flour together. Add the eggs and whisk. A paste will form.
Add the lemon juice and whisk well. Pour over baked crust and bake, for approximately 30 minutes, rotating halfway through.

Recipe Leslie Chavez/ Photography Gabriella Marks/ Styling by Robert Nachman

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Forging Forward: Justice for All

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July 30, 2022

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Neighborhood+Legal+Services — Adam DiBuo, Managing Attorney for Housing at Neighborhood Legal Services, consults with a client alongside Doreen Mitchell, NLS’s Housing Coordinator. Photo by Justin Merriman

Forging Forward 2022 is a series of six articles about organizations helping our region make progress on the significant issues challenging our friends and neighbors. The series is presented with the generous support of The Pittsburgh Foundation.

The #ONEDAY Critical Needs Campaign, a day of online giving to organizations doing vital work, is on August 9: mark your calendars and plan to be part of something great!

While the ideal of equal treatment under the law may still be an aspiration in the United States, there are organizations working to close the equity gaps in our legal process. Since 1966, Neighborhood Legal Services (NLS) works tirelessly to support our communities. Our low-income neighbors and those in under-resourced areas, in particular, can find support at NLS at little to no cost to help protect their legal rights around poverty law issues. Housing, family law, and protection from abuse are just some of the many issues that NLS can help address.

“We protect basic needs, like a civil and legal ER,” said Christine Kirby, NLS’s director of development. “When you’ve exhausted other services – like rental assistance and nutritional benefits – and you have nowhere else to turn, contact us,” she added.

Most of NLS’s clients are near or below the federal government’s definition of poverty. Women make up the majority of NLS’s clientele (74%), and the organization addresses the needs of a diverse range of racial and ethnic communities and age groups. 79% of its clients have children under 18 years old, meaning that family needs are a huge part of the work of the organization.

During the pandemic, the organization saw an uptick in need for unemployment, custody and family safety, and housing support. “We had a lot of cases involving housing because landlords were refusing to make repairs if people didn’t pay rent. We also were there on hand to help people navigate this system. Things bubbled up in different ways,” she added.

Legal issues involving bankruptcy, disability rights, consumer law, employment law and elder law are just a few of the areas NLS can help individuals and families with. Having the ability to expunge a criminal record so that someone can then access safe housing and find employment is one of many examples as to how the organization helps to restore the balance for people who may not otherwise have any legal support.

“None of our rights mean anything if we can’t enforce them,” said Kristine Bergstrom, executive director. With a staff of about 80 – higher than ever before – including 40 lawyers, as well as administrators, paralegals and social workers, the organization works to address the justice gap. NLS is also supported by 300 pro bono attorneys who primarily assist with PFAs – regardless of income. “We employ experts in poverty law,” added Bergstrom.

The most challenging aspect to their work is bringing awareness to communities that theNLS exists at free or little charge to them. “NLS offers a more robust availability of legal services, and at the same time we work hard to promote legal literacy so that we can help prevent a legal catastrophe from happening,” said Bergstrom.

Informing clients that justice should be a right and not a privilege means more investment in legal aid and preventative strategies. “We must look at the whole person and not as a victim of circumstance,” said Kirby. “We try to make it easier for people to access legal representation so that people know their rights.”

“NLS is the protector for the other services and rights that people have,” said Bergstrom. “You can get food stamps and housing, but nothing means anything if they can take it away and no one can take it to court to enforce your rights. We are the protector.”

To help keep legal services available to everyone in Allegheny, Beaver, Butler, and Lawrence Counties in Pennsylvania, please consider donating during the Pittsburgh Foundation’s ONE DAY campaign to provide support to NLS on August 9. Together, we can create a just and more equitable world!

Get to know Neighborhood Legal Services here, and support its work to address our neighbors in need.

Read about other organizations doing vital work to help our neighbors in Western Pennsylvania by reading more in our Forging Forward series, presented with the support of The Pittsburgh Foundation:

Tech 25: The Future is Now

Outreach Teen and Family Services

Neighborhood Legal Services

Fishes and Loaves

Build the Community Center

Healthy Start

Doreen Mitchell, Housing Coordinator at Neighborhood Legal Services. Photo by Justin Merriman

Christine Kirby, Development Director at Neighborhood Legal Services. Photo by Justin Merriman

Adam DiBuo checks the law at Neighborhood Legal Services. Photo by Justin Merriman

Get to know other organizations doing vital work to help our neighbors in Western Pennsylvania by reading more in our Forging Forward series, presented with the support of The Pittsburgh Foundation:

Tech 25: The Future is Now

Outreach Teen and Family Services

STORY BY NATALIE BENCIVENGA / PHOTOGRAPHY BY JUSTIN MERRIMAN

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Local In Lawrenceville

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July 30, 2022

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BRYANNA+JOHNSON+TABLE+MAGAZINE — Bryanna Johnson, manager of Lawrenceville Farmer’s Market. Photo by Nina Katz.

FROM MAY TO NOVEMBER, PITTSBURGH BECOMES HOME TO OVER A DOZEN FARMER’S MARKETS, ALL DOLING OUT FRESH, LOCAL PRODUCE AND OTHER PROVISIONS TO RESIDENTS AND VISITORS TO THE CITY. WEEKENDS MAY BE RESERVED FOR THE FAMOUSLY LONG LINE-INDUCING BLOOMFIELD AND SQUIRREL HILL MARKETS, BUT ON ANY GIVEN DAY OF THE WEEK, THERE ARE FARMER’S MARKETS ACROSS THE CITY, WAITING FOR YOUR PERUSAL. ON TUESDAY AFTERNOONS, IN ITS NEW LOCATION ON 41ST AND WILLOW STREET, LAWRENCEVILLE IS HOME TO A SMALL, BUT MIGHTY, FARMER’S MARKET.

“Let me just count really quick to make sure I get this right.” Lawrenceville Farmer’s Market manager Bryanna Johnson puts down her water bottle, holds out her fingers, and starts counting forwards from the year 2011, the market’s inaugural summer. “…10, 11, 12. We are in our 12th season” says Johnson, celebratorily, who has led the market since 2021. Born and raised in New Jersey, Johnson graduated college and found herself ping ponging between jobs at non-profits, in restaurants, marketing agencies, and even collegiate athletics. When Johnson saw that Lawrenceville United had posted an application for Farmer’s Market manager, something clicked, as if she had found a way to combine all the things she liked about her past work experiences into just one job.

Now over a year into her role, and five as a Pittsburgh resident, Johnson works hard to make the market a community hub. “Over the past couple of years, especially with COVID, the farmer’s market has become this place where people come for a social experience” says Johnson, who on top of everything else plans for each market to feature a different community partnership with a Pittsburgh-serving organization. State representative Sara Innamorato is at the market each week answering questions and sharing information about state programs and benefits. Come the Fall, skip the line at CVS and get your flu shot at the market. (Okay, so you might still have to wait in a line, but at least you’ll be surrounded by those spicy and sweet autumnal aromas).

Community organizing is just the beginning of a long list of skills Johnson uses to keep the Lawrenceville Farmer’s Market a happenin’ place. As she lists them, I begin to lose track of just how many duties she, as the Market Manager, is responsible for. Vendor procurement and vetting, market setup and breakdown, managing social media, and volunteer coordinator are just a few of the big ones. “That’s so many hats!”, I say. Johnson snaps the air with her fingers and laughs. “Thank goodness I have such a big market bag.”

Johnson and I spoke in mid-July when her market bag in question was filling up with dark red, juicy cherries, and blushing peaches. “I have been eating so many cherries,” she admits. “I have not baked with them; I have not done anything but eat my way through pints and pints of fresh cherries for the past few weeks. They are amazing. I did however bake with my peaches. I made a sesame peach crisp with tahini, and it was so good.”

Glimpses of freshness and plenty at the Lawrenceville Farmer’s Market. Photos by Nina Katz.

But on a day Johnson would call a success, she only has a moment to spare on her own rounds of buying stone fruit, a weekly fix of kale, and a very special Ube tart. From the moment the 3 PM cowbell clangs, signifying that the market is open, ‘til the very last tent is stowed away at market’s end, Johnson will have spent the market assisting customers as they navigate their way from stall to stall, and checking in on vendors, volunteers, and community partners. She likes to see that even if people are doing most of their grocery shopping elsewhere, they are coming to the market to meet people who are growing food locally, and maybe even try something new, something that reminds them of home, or something that they love coming back for each week.

The Lawrenceville Farmer’s Market is a program of Lawrenceville United. It takes place every Tuesday, rain or shine, from 3-7pm, May 17 through November 22 at Bay 41, 115 41st Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15201

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Cherry Mint Cooler Cocktail

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July 29, 2022

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Cherry+Mint+Cooler+TABLE+Magazine — Robust cherry flavor shines in this vodka cocktail.

This Cherry Mint Cooler Cocktail recipe accentuates the robust cherry flavor of Red Ribbon’s flagship Cherry Supreme Soda. It truly shines in this inviting vodka cocktail. Intended as a cool refreshing summer cocktail, this cooler could easily be enjoyed anytime of the year.

Cherry Mint Cooler Cocktail Recipe

INGREDIENTS

2 parts vodka

5 parts Red Ribbon Cherry Soda

1 part fresh lime juice

4 sprigs of mint

INSTRUCTIONS

Muddle vodka and mint and let sit.
Strain vodka from mint and combine with all other ingredients.
Garnish with fresh sprig of mint and enjoy!

Recipe by Justin Matese / Photography by Jeff Swensen / Story by Star Laliberte

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Italian Almond Creme Soda Cocktail

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July 29, 2022

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White flowers adorn two glasses of Italian Almond Cream Soda Cocktails. — Take a walk down memory lane with the nostalgic flavor of this creme soda cocktail.

A cocktail with a nostalgic flavor. Creme soda takes us down a walk on memory lane. Remember the satisfying flavor of that sweet soda on a hot summer day after playing in the yard with your friends or returning from a bike ride through your neighborhood? We’re all grown up now, and playing in the yard with friends looks a little more like relaxing on the patio after a long workday, and bike rides are more like sweating out the weekend in front of a large screen with an all-access membership to countless workouts. But we still enjoy a good creme soda. It’s just now they are the boozy kind!

Italian Cream Soda Cocktail Recipe

Ingredients

1 part Wigle Coffee Liqueur
2 parts bourbon
1 bar spoon Maraschino Liqueur
5 parts Red Ribbon Almond Cream Soda

Instructions

In a glass with ice, mix the first three ingredients.
Top with creme soda, garnish, and enjoy!

Recipe by Justin Matase / Photography by Jeff Swensen / Story by Star Laliberte

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Orange Soda Gin Spritz

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July 29, 2022

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A bright and refreshing orange soda and gin cocktail.

This citrus forward cocktail was crafted by TABLE Publisher Justin Matase with summer sipping in mind. Incredibly refreshing with a beautiful balance of bitter and sweet, this drink awakens your senses with every taste. Rub the orange rind across the rim of your glass and enjoy a burst of orange with every fizzy nip. If you want to make it a mocktail, try our Orange Dirty Soda for another interpretation of orange soda.

Which Gin Should You Use for a Gin Spritz?

The Gin Spritz is a delicate balance, as a gin that is too botanical-forward will taste a little weird with the Campari and orange soda. (Think of it this way: You probably wouldn’t put lavender or juniper berries in an orange soda). So, you want to consider using a dry gin that won’t clash too much with the citrus flavors. A London dry gin (such as Beefeater), Plymouth, or Bombay would do the trick excellently.

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Orange Soda Gin Spritz

Author: Justin Matase

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2 parts gin
1/2 part Campari
5 parts Red Ribbon Orange Soda
1 part fresh lemon juice
1 part fresh orange juice
Garnish with fresh orange rind

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In a glass with ice, mix gin, Campari, lemon juice, and orange juice.
Top with orange soda, garnish, and enjoy!

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Gluten‑Free Pound Cake with Stewed Fruit & Mascarpone

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July 29, 2022

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Gluten-free pound cake topped with Stewed Fruit and Mascarpone.

“Have your frosé and eat your cake too” is a new motto I’m workshopping.

I was judgmental about frosé at the outset, but I gave it a go, and to my surprise, it was worth the hype. Crisp, refreshing, and dangerously easy to drink. If you have made it before, you know that at the end of the process, you’re left with a pot of stewed fruit. I’m a big believer in the “waste not, want not” ethos, so I couldn’t just pitch that fruit. Logically, my solution was to bake a cake to be the bearer of said fruit. Smart, right? And sustainable!

Whole-Grain and Gluten-Free in Cake Recipes

This cake is whole-grain and gluten-free, but don’t let that scare you. Whole grains do add a little more texture, but It’s not cardboard. The main whole-grain flour is sorghum, which you can typically find at the East End Food Coop if you’re in Pittsburgh or online through Bob’s Red Mill. Often used in its sweetener form in southern cooking, whole-grain sorghum adds an earthy, nutty, mild, and sweet flavor to baking.

If this grainy tidbit interests you, be sure to check out my cookbook, The Gluten-Free Grains Cookbook, for an even nerdier, deep dive into whole grains.

Recipe adapted ever so slightly from Bob’s Red Mill.

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Gluten-Free Pound Cake with Stewed Fruit and Mascarpone

Author: Quelcy Kogel

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Indulge in a cake that’s a whole-grain slice, perfect for anyone’s dietary needs.

Ingredients

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1 cup (137 g) brown rice flour
3/4 cup (104 g) sorghum flour
1/4 cup (28.25 g) tapioca flour
2 tsp (8 g) baking powder
1 tsp Xanthan Gum
1/2 tsp Kosher Salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup (214 g) organic granulated cane sugar
4 eggs
2 tsp vanilla extract
Stewed fruit (from frozé) or fresh berries
Mascarpone

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Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan.
Whisk together flours, tapioca starch, baking powder, xanthan gum and salt.
In a separate bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes.
Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each one.
Add vanilla extract and mix until incorporated.
Add the dry ingredients to the wet and mix until well blended.
Spread batter into the prepared pan and bake for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes outclean.
Cool cake in pan for 10 minutes, then remove cake and cool completely on a wire rack.
Serve with stewed fruit and a dollop of mascarpone.

Recipe, Story, Styling, and Photography by Quelcy Kogel

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Bacon‑Wrapped Scallops with Mango‑Pineapple Salsa

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July 29, 2022

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Four bacon wrapped scallops with fruity mango pineapple salsa sits on a blue plate. — Bacon-wrapped scallops with fruity mango pineapple salsa will become a summertime favorite.

Lately, we find ourselves gravitating towards the use of fruity salsas like a Mango and Pineapple to accompany a variety of proteins such as scallops. No matter the choice of meat, a fruit salsa adds brightness and tang that is very complimentary, especially to a fattier, more decadent piece of meat.

The mango pineapple salsa in this dish really cuts through the fattiness of the bacon and gives a nice textural experience with every bite.

Serve alongside a simple salad of mixed greens or some fresh asparagus gently roasted for a light and refreshing summer meal.

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Bacon Wrapped Scallops with Mango and Pineapple Salsa

Author: Anna Franklin

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Simple yet truly elegant for a main dish.

Ingredients

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For the salsa:

1 mango, diced
2 cups pineapple, diced
1 jalapeno, minced
1/2 red bell pepper, diced
1/2 red onion, diced
1 tbsp salt
3 sprigs cilantro, chopped
Juice of one lime

For the scallops:

1 lb scallops (roughly 12)
6 pieces of bacon, cut in half

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For the salsa:

Mix everything together in a bowl and chill until ready to serve.

For the scallops:

Wrap each scallop with 1/2 of a piece of bacon and secure with a toothpick or skewer.
Season with salt and pepper and sear in a pan on medium heat until bacon is crispy and scallops are golden brown.
Be sure to rotate the scallops so each side gets golden brown.
Serve with salsa.

Recipe and Styling by Anna Franklin
Story by Star Laliberte
Photography by Laura Petrilla

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Grilled Zucchini with Tahini Yogurt & Corn Relish

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July 29, 2022

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a plate of grilled zucchini in a yogurt sauce adn with a corn relish sits on a green plate witha. fork full above it.

Zucchini has always proven to be one of the most plentiful harvests of the summer months. You know this to be true if you’ve ever planted it in your own garden. And while you often you hear people speak of the same few ways in which to use up the abundance of this summer vegetable, it really is much more versatile than the traditional stuffed zucchini, or zucchini bread.

Our friend and Contributing Editor Anna Franklin gives us a fine example of how to easily use this squash. Try it in a quick side dish, a starter, or an appetizer. Plus, you’ll want to serve it with a fresh baguette or a crusty loaf of bread.

What is Tahini?

Tahini is a tangy condiment that uses ground sesame seeds and is a staple in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisines. It’s a paste with a rich, nutty flavor and a smooth, creamy texture. You’ll see it is used in a variety of cultural dishes, from hummus and baba ganoush to salad dressings, sauces, and marinades. It’s a great source of protein and healthy fats, making it a nutritious addition to any meal.

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Grilled Zucchini with Tahini Yogurt Sauce and Corn Relish

Author: Anna Franklin

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A refreshing tahini yogurt sauce and corn relish garnish grilled zucchini.

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1 cup greek yogurt
2 tbsp tahini
1 tsp salt
1 large zucchini cut into bite sized pieces
1 tbsp evoo
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
1 tsp red pepper flakes
1 cup Aunt Kimmies Corn Relish or corn relish of your choice

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Recipe and Styling by Anna Franklin
Story by Star Laliberte
Photography by Dave Bryce

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Lemon Tart Recipe

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Cherry Mint Cooler Cocktail Recipe

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