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Winter Squash Salad with Dill-Walnut Dressing

Erin Alderson — Tue, 28 Oct 2025 18:19:32 +0000

I always find it interesting that we associate solid salads with the heat of summer, when in reality, greens are at their best in the cool months of fall and spring. The combination of greens and winter squash is such a delightful hit for me. As such, this winter squash salad has everything I look […]

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Black Bean Smash Burger, In-N-Out Style

Erin Alderson — Thu, 23 Oct 2025 17:42:47 +0000

Yesterday marked the one-year release anniversary of my book, The Yearlong Pantry and in honor of that, I thought it was time to share one of the recipes I most love from the book: A Black Bean Smash Burger. When I moved to California over a decade ago, In-N-Out fast became the thing I was […]

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Squash-Tofu Meatball Soup

Erin Alderson — Tue, 21 Oct 2025 14:55:03 +0000

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Tofu Meatballs with Harissa Tomato Sauce

Erin Alderson — Thu, 16 Oct 2025 18:23:44 +0000

Even though I haven’t eaten meat in for many years now, I still get a hankering for types of dishes. Often when this happens, I recreate the meal without meat and am happy. Sometimes, I work on an idea for years until I finally feel like I have it. In this case, the hankering was […]

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Arugula Pasta Salad

Erin Alderson — Wed, 26 Mar 2025 20:17:38 +0000

Spring cooking has always been about finding a balance between the hearty meals of winter and fresh cooking with help from all the beautiful spring produce. As such, pasta plays a pivotal role in my traditional dishes and delightful pasta salads. This arugula pasta salad comes together quickly and is a great way to use […]

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Roasted Delicata Squash with Chipotle Butter + Burrata

Erin Alderson — Tue, 11 Mar 2025 17:37:36 +0000

I try hard not to play favorites with squash, but delicata is often one of the first I grab when making a meal for myself. These smaller, oblong vegetables cook quicker than some of the other hard-skinned squash and require no peeling. This roasted delicata squash with chipotle butter is a fantastic dinner or can […]

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Brothy Chickpeas and Emmer

Erin Alderson — Tue, 07 Jan 2025 19:28:56 +0000

Every year, I see patterns in my cooking style. Some years are heavy on flavor variety, while others are heavy on technique. For this year, this brothy chickpeas and emmer dish embodies what I’m going for: not overly fussy but solid on flavor and comfort. This meal, in particular, was accomplished with the help of […]

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The Yearlong Pantry

Erin Alderson — Mon, 14 Oct 2024 11:14:28 +0000

I’ll get right to the point: I have a new book called The Yearlong Pantry. The truly excellent news is that the book releases next week on Tuesday, October 22nd. You can preorder it from most places where books are sold. As always, preorders greatly help authors, so I appreciate any preorder! This announcement is […]

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Kabocha Squash Pizza with Garlic Cream

Erin Alderson — Thu, 19 Sep 2024 19:28:18 +0000

While I’ll gladly cook with fire year-round, I adore feeling the warmth in the evenings as we slowly begin to welcome fall. Over the years, it’s become a time of much pizza making for me, and this squash pizza embodies a true fall delight. Kabocha Squash Pizza If you are unfamiliar with it, kabocha is […]

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Chile-Walnut Cauliflower

Erin Alderson — Thu, 19 Sep 2024 19:28:18 +0000

While cauliflower is a versatile vegetable, I always gravitate towards thick wedges basted in a delicious sauce, such as this chile-walnut cauliflower. The cool-weather vegetable turns into a tender bit, soaking up every bit of flavor. Chile Walnut Cauliflower I find it natural to pair cauliflower with walnuts as seasoning; they line up in the […]

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