<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:googleplay="http://www.google.com/schemas/play-podcasts/1.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Let's Get Lost: Recipes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Substack has recently launched a recipe card feature that is a cleaner, more user friendly way to publish recipes here on Substack. In 2026, I'll be gradually transferring all the recipes published in Let's Get Lost to this section.  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This salad hits that perfect summer balance of sweet, salty, crisp, and creamy, and the honey-dijon dressing is just sharp enough to make watermelon more interesting without detracting from its sweet, sun-drenched, thirst-quenching flavor.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!fldj!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ffb2bf564-d845-470d-8466-9373c9b25340_1200x1800.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!fldj!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ffb2bf564-d845-470d-8466-9373c9b25340_1200x1800.jpeg 424w, 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stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p>If I can be permitted to make a few assumptions about you, dear reader: You are not surprised about the combination of watermelon and feta but did, perhaps, raise your eyebrows when you got to the mustard vinaigrette part of this recipe title. However, you are an adventurous eater who likes to try new things and so were intrigued. </p><p>Or, you already know that mustard and watermelon is a delicious combination, and so, when you saw this, you knew this was the kind of salad you would probably enjoy.</p><p>It was my daughter, <a href="https://alittleandalot.com/about-anne-blackwell/">Anne</a>, who inspired this recipe after asking if I would make a watermelon and feta salad for the simple reason that, as my recipe tester, she wanted to eat it. But when I told her the salad had a mustard vinaigrette, she said, <em>&#8220;That&#8217;s weird, mom.&#8221;</em></p><p>Au contraire, my dear daughter. Mustard and watermelon is f</p><p>abulous.</p><p>Now, if you do a quick search on the interwebs, you&#8217;ll see that some people like to treat their slices of watermelon like a hamburger or a hot dog, covering it with mustard straight from the bottle. I am not on TikTok, but have recently learned that the whole mustard-and-watermelon is (or was?) a trend.</p><p><strong>That&#8217;s cool I guess, but slathering slices of watermelon with mustard does not appeal to me.<span data-color="#980000" style="color: rgb(152, 0, 0);"> </span></strong>The combo works, in my opinion, when there&#8217;s enough mustard to know it&#8217;s there, but not so much that it takes away from the flavor of the ripe, juicy, sweet summer watermelon.</p><p>That&#8217;s what you get in this salad. The vinaigrette includes a generous amount of dijon mustard. You&#8217;ll definitely taste it. But it&#8217;s softened by honey and olive oil and brightened by some chopped shallots and lemon juice.</p><p>The combination of sweet, juicy watermelon, crunchy cucumbers, creamy feta, and sharp, sweet-and-tangy mustard vinaigrette really works. Try it and let me know what you think.</p><div class="recipe-embed" data-attrs="{&quot;id&quot;:42498}" data-component-name="RecipeToDOM"></div><h2><span data-color="#980000" style="color: rgb(152, 0, 0);">Recipe notes:</span></h2><ul><li><p>This recipe will make enough vinaigrette for one of those small or small-ish watermelons you can usually find in supermarkets these days. They are usually labeled as &#8220;mini&#8221; watermelons. You can, of course, use half of a regular size watermelon, or double the amount of vinaigrette for a whole, large watermelon.</p></li><li><p>This salad will keep well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. If you&#8217;re going to make it in advance, I suggest not adding the feta until right before serving. </p></li></ul><h2><span data-color="#980000" style="color: rgb(152, 0, 0);">Pairs well with&#8230;</span></h2><p>This is the kind of salad I love to serve with other easy summer recipes, the less preparation and cooking required, the better.</p><div class="image-gallery-embed" data-attrs="{&quot;gallery&quot;:{&quot;images&quot;:[{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/8419b69d-f336-44a2-8681-b00ae8040d2e_1200x1200.jpeg&quot;},{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/8722ed7a-c5a4-4817-9c66-377c99ba3308_1200x960.jpeg&quot;},{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/f6c5e527-c538-41a8-9d30-8e05e435d971_1200x1200.jpeg&quot;},{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/51c87a1b-daec-4b59-90a2-eae6584699da_1200x1200.jpeg&quot;}],&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;Sesame chicken salad, a colorful hummus platter, vegan pearl couscous salad, and a platter of grilled lemon rosemary chicken.&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;staticGalleryImage&quot;:{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/png&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/e25919fd-3f33-4733-973f-121a87f74770_1456x1456.png&quot;}},&quot;isEditorNode&quot;:true}"></div><p></p><ul><li><p><strong><a href="https://www.rebeccablackwell.com/p/sesame-chicken-salad">Sesame Chicken Salad with Tahini Dressing</a>: </strong>A bold, crunchy chicken salad with tahini, sesame oil, soy sauce, lime, ginger, and just enough heat to keep things interesting. It&#8217;s quick to make, easy to pack, and perfect for picnics, road trips, and summer lunches.</p></li><li><p><strong><a href="https://www.rebeccablackwell.com/p/hummus-platter-easy-homemade-hummus">Hummus Platter + Easy Homemade Hummus Recipe</a>: </strong><span data-color="rgb(54, 55, 55)" style="color: rgb(54, 55, 55);">This hummus platter is one of my favorite ways to make it look like you tried a </span><em>heck of a lot</em><span data-color="rgb(54, 55, 55)" style="color: rgb(54, 55, 55);"> harder than you actually did. </span></p></li><li><p><strong><a href="https://alittleandalot.com/pearl-couscous-salad/">Vegan Pearl Couscous Salad</a></strong>: <span data-color="rgb(50, 53, 69)" style="color: rgb(50, 53, 69);">This healthy, vibrant pasta salad is made with pearl couscous, whatever fresh herbs and vegetables you like, and dressed simply with lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil. </span></p></li><li><p><strong><a href="https://alittleandalot.com/lemon-rosemary-grilled-chicken/">Grilled Lemon Rosemary Chicken</a></strong>: <span data-color="rgb(50, 53, 69)" style="color: rgb(50, 53, 69);">This super easy recipe is all about </span><em>layer after layer</em><span data-color="rgb(50, 53, 69)" style="color: rgb(50, 53, 69);"> of </span><strong>flavor</strong><span data-color="rgb(50, 53, 69)" style="color: rgb(50, 53, 69);">. The chicken only takes a few minutes to cook and is delicious eaten all on its own or in sandwiches or salads.</span></p></li></ul><div><hr></div><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.rebeccablackwell.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Let's Get Lost is a reader-supported publication. 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You might know me from my recipe websites, </span><a href="https://ofbatteranddough.com/">Of Batter and Dough</a><span> and </span><a href="https://alittleandalot.com/">A Little and A Lot</a><span>.</span></p><p><span>My husband and I are nomads without a home base but with many modes of transportation, namely an RV, a motorcycle, and a sailboat. I write recipes and stories for curious people who believe experiences are more important than things and who want more adventure. </span><a href="https://www.rebeccablackwell.com/about">Find out more.</a></p><p></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sesame Chicken Salad with Tahini Dressing]]></title><description><![CDATA[The perfect meal for travel days, picnics, camping, and days spent on the lake]]></description><link>https://www.rebeccablackwell.com/p/sesame-chicken-salad</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.rebeccablackwell.com/p/sesame-chicken-salad</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rebecca Blackwell]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 13:36:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/d566c59a-71e9-4930-9ae4-93e12a1aea84_1200x1200.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This sesame chicken salad is one of our favorite travel-day and lake-day meals. I pack it into mason jars that I place inside a small cooler and it makes a delicious high-protein lunch on days when we&#8217;re <a href="https://www.rebeccablackwell.com/about">driving around the country</a> from one campground to the next and want to save ourselves from truck stop food.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ttQQ!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fe1f69f77-2331-4c54-b9a4-523d2338698c_1200x1800.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ttQQ!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fe1f69f77-2331-4c54-b9a4-523d2338698c_1200x1800.jpeg 424w, 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It&#8217;s simple and easy enough to make in my galley kitchen and, just like I do for travel days in the RV, I pack it into jars so we can eat it on deck while we&#8217;re on the water.</p><p>But you don&#8217;t need to wait for a to-go or picnic situation to try this spicy chicken salad flavored with sesame and tahini. It takes roughly 30 minutes to prepare (less if you start with rotisserie chicken) and will keep well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.</p><p>You can serve it on greens or toast, if you like. Or, pile it into a tortilla or wrap and roll it up with a few leaves of lettuce for a hand-held situation. Or, eat it just as it&#8217;s pictured here, piled into bowls with extra peanuts and sesame seeds.</p><div class="recipe-embed" data-attrs="{&quot;id&quot;:41992}" data-component-name="RecipeToDOM"></div><h2>Recipe notes</h2><ul><li><p><strong>Make this chicken salad even easier</strong> by starting with rotisserie chicken. Simply shred the meat of the rotisserie chicken, skip Step #1, and jump straight into mixing up the tahini dressing.</p></li><li><p><strong>That&#8217;s a wrap! </strong>Turn this chicken salad into a hand-held by wrapping it up in a flour tortilla or sandwich wrap. I like to add a few lettuce leaves.</p></li></ul><h2>More of my favorite recipes for travel days and sailboat days:</h2><div class="image-gallery-embed" data-attrs="{&quot;gallery&quot;:{&quot;images&quot;:[{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/bd8cc91f-443a-49c1-a11b-c22357e149d7_1200x1200.jpeg&quot;},{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/7a0a4712-0bc3-4591-9e92-909dec5301af_1200x1200.jpeg&quot;},{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/fdd3fcce-8fb6-4344-b99a-1958c178324c_1200x960.jpeg&quot;},{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/5ba5ca51-fc99-402d-9ede-fb57fb045e38_1200x1200.jpeg&quot;}],&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;Couscous salad with fresh veggies, Israeli salad with pomegranate vinaigrette, a hummus platter, and a mediterranean chicken salad sandwich.&quot;,&quot;staticGalleryImage&quot;:{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/png&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/e706ca18-32b2-44d7-b225-e555ad9557d2_1456x1456.png&quot;}},&quot;isEditorNode&quot;:true}"></div><p></p><ol><li><p><strong><a href="https://alittleandalot.com/pearl-couscous-salad/">Couscous Salad with Fresh Veggies</a>:</strong> This healthy, vibrant pasta salad is made with pearl couscous (toasted Israeli-style pasta), whatever fresh herbs and vegetables you like, and dressed simply with lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil. The salad keeps well for days and can be packed into mason jars for the perfect packed lunch or camping meal.</p></li><li><p><strong><a href="https://alittleandalot.com/israeli-salad/">Israeli Salad with Pomegranate Vinaigrette and Roasted Nuts:</a></strong> This Middle Eastern salad is low in calories, vegan, dairy-free, and gluten-free, making it the perfect option for dietary restrictions and anyone interested in clean, plant-based meals. But don't let its health benefits fool you. Israeli Salad is also bursting with flavor and easy to prepare. So whether you're looking for a quick lunchtime bite or a tasty side dish for dinner tonight, this salad has got you covered.</p></li><li><p><strong><a href="https://www.rebeccablackwell.com/p/hummus-platter-easy-homemade-hummus">Hummus Platter</a>:</strong> This is one of those recipes that&#8217;s the perfect thing for so many different situations. It&#8217;s one of my favorite things to serve as an appetizer for dinner party guests. It makes a gorgeous no-cook lunch for hot summer days. And, it can be packed into a to-go container for picnics, hikes, or days on the lake.</p></li><li><p><strong><a href="https://alittleandalot.com/mediterranean-chicken-salad/">Mediterranean Chicken Salad: </a></strong>Packed with rotisserie chicken, capers, tarragon, parsley, chives, and plenty of fresh lemon, then layered onto a bun with roasted red peppers, radishes, and cucumbers, this chicken salad is about as far from basic as you can get. This chicken salad is endlessly customizable, meal-prep friendly, requires no cooking, and takes less than 15 minutes to make.</p></li></ol><div><hr></div><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.rebeccablackwell.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Let's Get Lost is for curious people who love a good meal, believe experiences are more important than things, and want more adventure. 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You might know me from my recipe websites, <a href="https://ofbatteranddough.com/">Of Batter and Dough</a> and <a href="https://alittleandalot.com/">A Little and A Lot</a>.</p><p>My husband and I are nomads without a home base but with many modes of transportation, namely an RV, a motorcycle, and a sailboat. I write recipes and stories for curious people who believe experiences are more important than things and who want more adventure. <a href="https://www.rebeccablackwell.com/about">Find out more.</a></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cherry Muffins with Fresh Basil and Cream Cheese Glaze]]></title><description><![CDATA[These cherry-studded muffins are a delicious way to start the day.]]></description><link>https://www.rebeccablackwell.com/p/cherry-muffins</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.rebeccablackwell.com/p/cherry-muffins</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rebecca Blackwell]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 15:58:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!_u7g!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F900301a1-9cdc-42d5-9859-cd42cadeb2e1_1200x960.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>These cherry muffins are what you get when you combine fresh summer fruit with a lazy morning, except the recipe starts with a <a href="https://www.rebeccablackwell.com/p/homemade-muffin-mix">homemade muffin mix</a>, so the lazy morning is not required, it&#8217;s just desirable. </p><p>Regardless of how lazy your morning is, these cherry-studded muffins are a delicious way to start the day. They are loaded with juicy cherries, kissed with just enough fresh basil to make people say, &#8220;<em>Wait, what is that?</em>,&#8221; and topped with a tangy cream cheese glaze that absolutely knows what it&#8217;s doing. </p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!_u7g!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F900301a1-9cdc-42d5-9859-cd42cadeb2e1_1200x960.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!_u7g!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F900301a1-9cdc-42d5-9859-cd42cadeb2e1_1200x960.jpeg 424w, 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stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p>At first glance you may think that fresh basil in muffins is not the sort of thing you&#8217;d want to eat. But, <em>please reconsider</em> because basil is the perfect complement to cherries. These muffins contain only 2 tablespoons of very finely chopped basil, which is just enough to highlight the flavor of the cherries but not so much that you&#8217;d call these basil muffins. They are still firmly in the cherry muffin category.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!UMcb!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa51ec479-ae0f-4475-af5b-a7cd4d0f656f_1200x1800.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!UMcb!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa51ec479-ae0f-4475-af5b-a7cd4d0f656f_1200x1800.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!UMcb!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa51ec479-ae0f-4475-af5b-a7cd4d0f656f_1200x1800.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!UMcb!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa51ec479-ae0f-4475-af5b-a7cd4d0f656f_1200x1800.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!UMcb!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa51ec479-ae0f-4475-af5b-a7cd4d0f656f_1200x1800.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!UMcb!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa51ec479-ae0f-4475-af5b-a7cd4d0f656f_1200x1800.jpeg" width="1200" height="1800" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/a51ec479-ae0f-4475-af5b-a7cd4d0f656f_1200x1800.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:1800,&quot;width&quot;:1200,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:1379203,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:false,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:&quot;https://www.rebeccablackwell.com/i/200676048?img=https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa51ec479-ae0f-4475-af5b-a7cd4d0f656f_1200x1800.jpeg&quot;,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!UMcb!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa51ec479-ae0f-4475-af5b-a7cd4d0f656f_1200x1800.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!UMcb!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa51ec479-ae0f-4475-af5b-a7cd4d0f656f_1200x1800.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!UMcb!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa51ec479-ae0f-4475-af5b-a7cd4d0f656f_1200x1800.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!UMcb!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa51ec479-ae0f-4475-af5b-a7cd4d0f656f_1200x1800.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg role="img" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><title></title><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p>This recipe starts with my <a href="https://www.rebeccablackwell.com/p/homemade-muffin-mix">favorite homemade muffin mix</a>. I try to keep a container of this all-purpose mix in the pantry at all times because it makes whipping up a batch of warm, homemade muffins so easy!</p><p>If you already have the muffin mix made and pit and chop your cherries the night before, mixing up the batter in the morning only takes a few minutes.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!L-YH!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdabd9baf-22e7-4565-bfbb-28c08cf71240_1200x1800.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!L-YH!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdabd9baf-22e7-4565-bfbb-28c08cf71240_1200x1800.jpeg 424w, 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The recipe includes the addition of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, or cloves. For these cherry muffins, I suggest leaving those spices out to allow the flavor of the cherries and basil to shine through. </p></li><li><p>Using a cherry pitter to remove the pits from fresh cherries makes quick work of what is otherwise a labor-intensive task. I have this <a href="https://amzn.to/4uRJ7d3">Oxo Cherry Pitter </a>and I love it. </p></li><li><p>When you&#8217;re dividing the batter among 12 muffin cups, you&#8217;ll think there&#8217;s too much batter, but just keep pressing more onto the tops of the muffins until you&#8217;ve used it all up.</p></li></ul><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!EsNe!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F2e36a3dd-2f9e-4ac2-b22d-1e17b65d4bbe_1200x960.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!EsNe!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F2e36a3dd-2f9e-4ac2-b22d-1e17b65d4bbe_1200x960.jpeg 424w, 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data-attrs="{&quot;gallery&quot;:{&quot;images&quot;:[{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/eee5c043-7eff-4f5d-bc60-5011740537d3_1200x1200.jpeg&quot;},{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/537f25da-34c8-49f1-a97e-3986874609c5_1200x1200.jpeg&quot;},{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/ec972a1a-dc7c-41bc-8560-eb7d7dbe0e22_1200x1200.jpeg&quot;},{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/19220493-4384-41d7-b221-02a2a10032d4_1200x1200.jpeg&quot;},{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/8a9bb4dd-5bf8-4b37-9582-35a08e4bffcf_600x600.jpeg&quot;},{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/56dca79f-379e-404e-af8c-131ce6292219_1200x1200.jpeg&quot;}],&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;Chocolate Blackberry Muffins, Blackberry Muffins with Oatmeal Streusel, Raspberry Muffins with Crumb Topping, Sour cream Streusel Blueberry Muffins, Mixed Berry Muffins with Streusel, Blueberry Lemon Muffins. &quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;Six different berry packed muffin recipes.&quot;,&quot;staticGalleryImage&quot;:{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/png&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/8ad2367c-b7f1-409e-95c4-aa21cd0f5e5a_1456x964.png&quot;}},&quot;isEditorNode&quot;:true}"></div><ol><li><p><a href="https://ofbatteranddough.com/chocolate-blackberry-muffins/">Chocolate Blackberry Muffins</a>. Packed with juicy blackberries and chocolate chips, these are so rich and fudgy they are almost brownie-like.</p></li><li><p><a href="https://ofbatteranddough.com/blackberry-muffins-oatmeal-streusel/">Blackberry Muffins with Oatmeal Streusel</a>. These are the kind of thing you make when you want a rich, bakery-style muffin that's too good to be anything but homemade.</p></li><li><p><a href="https://ofbatteranddough.com/raspberry-muffins/">Raspberry Muffins with Crumb Topping</a>. The crumb of these muffins is exceptionally soft and tender, a perfect match for delicate, sweet raspberries. And the <strong>butter crumb topping</strong> literally <em>melts in your mouth</em>.</p></li><li><p><a href="https://ofbatteranddough.com/sour-cream-streusel-blueberry-muffins/">Sour Cream Streusel Blueberry Muffins</a>. These are light and tender, can be made with either fresh or frozen blueberries, and laced with the flavors of vanilla, almond, and a touch of lemon.</p></li><li><p><a href="https://ofbatteranddough.com/mixed-berry-muffin-recipe/">Mixed Berry Muffins with Streusel</a>. These delicious <strong>mixed berry muffins</strong> are packed with fresh or frozen berries and topped with loads of <strong>buttery brown sugar streusel</strong>.</p></li><li><p><a href="https://ofbatteranddough.com/gooey-sticky-decadent-lemon-blueberry-muffins/">Blueberry Lemon Muffins</a>. These have a soft, light, cake-like texture that's flavored with lemon and vanilla, packed with blueberries, topped with a buttery crumb topping, and drizzled with lemon glaze for <em>even more</em> bright citrus flavor.</p></li></ol><div><hr></div><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.rebeccablackwell.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Let's Get Lost is for curious people who love a good meal, believe experiences are more important than things, and want more adventure. 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I write recipes and stories for curious people who believe experiences are more important than things and who want more adventure. <a href="https://www.rebeccablackwell.com/about">Find out more.</a></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Homemade Muffin Mix]]></title><description><![CDATA[Keep this basic muffin mix in your pantry at all times.]]></description><link>https://www.rebeccablackwell.com/p/homemade-muffin-mix</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.rebeccablackwell.com/p/homemade-muffin-mix</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rebecca Blackwell]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:42:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!fZvN!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F3d6deee9-24fd-40b1-9413-8cc586d38d81_1200x1200.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This homemade muffin mix is perfect for anyone who loves the ease of a boxed mix but prefers the flavor and comfort of something truly homemade. Keep this basic muffin mix in the pantry for busy mornings, lazy weekends, or last-minute baking, and enjoy the convenience of an easy muffin base made without unnecessary preservatives. Packaged in a jar or bag, it also makes a thoughtful homemade gift</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Wn3H!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F4437b548-64e6-4ac6-bf3b-575c4ea6bc9f_1200x1200.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Wn3H!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F4437b548-64e6-4ac6-bf3b-575c4ea6bc9f_1200x1200.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Wn3H!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F4437b548-64e6-4ac6-bf3b-575c4ea6bc9f_1200x1200.jpeg 848w, 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cooling on a wooden board next to a window." srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Wn3H!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F4437b548-64e6-4ac6-bf3b-575c4ea6bc9f_1200x1200.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Wn3H!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F4437b548-64e6-4ac6-bf3b-575c4ea6bc9f_1200x1200.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Wn3H!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F4437b548-64e6-4ac6-bf3b-575c4ea6bc9f_1200x1200.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Wn3H!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F4437b548-64e6-4ac6-bf3b-575c4ea6bc9f_1200x1200.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" fetchpriority="high"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg role="img" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><title></title><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p>This recipe for homemade muffin mix is adapted from a recipe in <a href="https://www.amazon.com/BraveTart-American-Desserts-Stella-Parks/dp/0393239861?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Gz8lfnq-Vw7nT5mhArpTtE0p5UDw6ghhk4s9W2rC3i8Pu023cp2yWkyjSZL0oEsxe_eDvdArjvnhkX1RbsKhL4SKtJku-aj7yU4ikGHqLY8.ORPd6JSfZhC5i9Q6pXfbKO5gsvomqeU502yqgMSdaqo&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=bravetart&amp;qid=1719504962&amp;sr=8-1&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=ofba-20&amp;linkId=aca7ad38a9044676dd2235cc92033576&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl">Bravetart by Stella Parks</a>. She uses virgin coconut oil in her muffin mix, a genius trick because it&#8217;s nonperishable so you can stock your pantry with a bag of this muffin mix where it will keep for many months.</p><p>As opposed to <em>refined coconut oil</em> which is liquid at room temperature, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Organic-Virgin-Coconut-beauty-cooking/dp/B077MNPSRS?crid=1POZ4C0CA5PEE&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.XXI14gHTHIl-VQFxyYPN4Bvm64VsOpeCUNWhwpoGke5kp5Ze6pXgG5yXaIWdI62w-1yhkR1SRZQ6O6-u2KNnY7SFHj8VEgR81dXudM9YdLFjPT1m7UF6D0Pyp3hTkRClS4GAVPwWqkpjVicdVPSyFtjXLLsMZPv0lgqtYuc2DqvSoiIuIAPymbxVYgwZhf8mk1E8Nvr9DghdZqngDydpuJ52DKdTv_WYh0JIDTy79dTx2JpI17XN20vY6MFrcqvUut11Gaoea6nFZgpt67Y_JlMYp8OvqERDxFajPrlZYBI.0l6jzp9I5mW5F7S1P7RLowY__60aB7Bup1-SK8IH1H0&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=virgin+coconut+oil&amp;qid=1719505534&amp;sprefix=bravetart%2Caps%2C3256&amp;sr=8-8&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=ofba-20&amp;linkId=ec721b2bf75cef192afcdf09aed78a6c&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl">virgin coconut oil</a> is solid at room temperature. To measure it, pack it into a measuring cup with the back of a spoon.</p><h2>How to use this mix to make muffins</h2><p>Add one recipe muffin mix to a mixing bowl and add</p><ul><li><p>1/2 cup milk (any kind, including buttermilk and any non-dairy milk)</p></li><li><p>2 large eggs</p></li><li><p>1 tablespoon vanilla extract (or 2 teaspoons vanilla extract and 1 teaspoon almond extract).</p></li></ul><p>Use a wooden spoon or rubber spatula to stir until blended.</p><p>Divide the batter among 12 paper lined baking cups and bake at 350 degrees for 18 - 22 minutes.</p><h2>Muffin mix ins!</h2><ul><li><p>For <strong>berry or fruit muffins</strong>, gently fold in about 2 cups of fresh or frozen berries or peeled and diced apples, peaches, or pears.</p></li><li><p>To make <strong>chocolate chip muffins</strong>, add about 1 cup regular size or mini chocolate chips.</p></li><li><p>You can also add a handful of <strong>nuts or shredded coconut</strong>.</p></li><li><p>To make <strong>zucchini muffins</strong>, press as much water as you can from 3 cups of shredded zucchini (I usually twist it in a clean kitchen towel) and fold that into the batter.</p></li></ul><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!fZvN!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F3d6deee9-24fd-40b1-9413-8cc586d38d81_1200x1200.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!fZvN!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F3d6deee9-24fd-40b1-9413-8cc586d38d81_1200x1200.jpeg 424w, 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You might know me from my recipe websites, <a href="https://ofbatteranddough.com/">Of Batter and Dough</a> and <a href="https://alittleandalot.com/">A Little and A Lot</a>.</p><p>My husband and I are nomads without a home base but with many modes of transportation, namely an RV, a motorcycle, and a sailboat. I write recipes and stories for curious people who believe experiences are more important than things and who want more adventure. <a href="https://www.rebeccablackwell.com/about">Find out more.</a></p><p></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hummus Platter + Easy Homemade Hummus Recipe]]></title><description><![CDATA[The perfect summer lunch and the prettiest appetizer you ever did see]]></description><link>https://www.rebeccablackwell.com/p/hummus-platter-easy-homemade-hummus</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.rebeccablackwell.com/p/hummus-platter-easy-homemade-hummus</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rebecca Blackwell]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 14:09:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!bW0L!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8350be0c-05f3-46e4-b936-807017a54bc3_1200x960.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This hummus platter is one of my favorite ways to make it look like you tried a <em>heck of a lot</em> harder than you actually did. Start with a generous layer of creamy hummus, pile on crunchy vegetables, olives, feta, and a few finishing touches, and suddenly you&#8217;ve got a colorful, flavor-packed platter that&#8217;s perfect for lunch as it is for entertaining. It&#8217;s my idea of the perfect summer recipe - easy, unfussy, endlessly adaptable, and no stovetop or oven required.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!bW0L!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8350be0c-05f3-46e4-b936-807017a54bc3_1200x960.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!bW0L!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8350be0c-05f3-46e4-b936-807017a54bc3_1200x960.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!bW0L!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8350be0c-05f3-46e4-b936-807017a54bc3_1200x960.jpeg 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She said she made it because every single time she&#8217;s been to our home she&#8217;s noticed all of these flavors in our refrigerator.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!jZAt!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F2d74b87d-0506-49c8-8bca-b63950044f2b_1200x1800.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!jZAt!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F2d74b87d-0506-49c8-8bca-b63950044f2b_1200x1800.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!jZAt!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F2d74b87d-0506-49c8-8bca-b63950044f2b_1200x1800.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!jZAt!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F2d74b87d-0506-49c8-8bca-b63950044f2b_1200x1800.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!jZAt!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F2d74b87d-0506-49c8-8bca-b63950044f2b_1200x1800.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!jZAt!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F2d74b87d-0506-49c8-8bca-b63950044f2b_1200x1800.jpeg" width="1200" height="1800" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/2d74b87d-0506-49c8-8bca-b63950044f2b_1200x1800.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:1800,&quot;width&quot;:1200,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:2944644,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:false,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:&quot;https://www.rebeccablackwell.com/i/199742476?img=https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F2d74b87d-0506-49c8-8bca-b63950044f2b_1200x1800.jpeg&quot;,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!jZAt!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F2d74b87d-0506-49c8-8bca-b63950044f2b_1200x1800.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!jZAt!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F2d74b87d-0506-49c8-8bca-b63950044f2b_1200x1800.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!jZAt!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F2d74b87d-0506-49c8-8bca-b63950044f2b_1200x1800.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!jZAt!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F2d74b87d-0506-49c8-8bca-b63950044f2b_1200x1800.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg role="img" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><title></title><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p><em>And you know what?</em> She&#8217;s 100% correct. So correct that I made the platter you see here just a few days later even though <a href="https://www.rebeccablackwell.com/p/issue-14-the-right-flavor-of-sht">we were out in the middle of nowhere</a>. It required no trips to the grocery store because I had all of these ingredients in my kitchen already.</p><p><strong>We&#8217;ve eat this frequently for lunch, but it&#8217;s a brilliant appetizer for when you&#8217;re entertaining. </strong>Charlene spread the hummus out onto a large platter that was perfect for feeding a group (there were 8 of us), and included bowls of tortilla chips and focaccia for dipping. You could also serve it with warm buttered naan, pita chips, crudit&#233;s, <a href="https://alittleandalot.com/gluten-free-crackers/">cheddar and almond crackers</a>, or even <a href="https://ofbatteranddough.com/homemade-tortillas/">homemade flour tortillas</a>.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!fyx_!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F6b7a790e-c23e-404d-a364-cb57ac8b65a6_1200x960.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!fyx_!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F6b7a790e-c23e-404d-a364-cb57ac8b65a6_1200x960.jpeg 424w, 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(My recipe for hummus is below, but use any kind of hummus you like.)</p></li><li><p>Sprinkle diced cucumber and red pepper over the top of the hummus (or any kind of chopped veggies), followed by chopped olives and crumbled feta cheese. The only veggie that doesn&#8217;t work well here is tomatoes because they make the whole thing watery. (And yes, I know tomatoes are technically a fruit.)</p></li><li><p>Drizzle everything with some good quality extra virgin olive oil then sprinkle on whatever else you want. As you can see here, I added some toasted pumpkin seeds and a sprinkle of <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000JSQ282?amp=&amp;crid=1CQWSS1K4R0YJ&amp;amp=&amp;sprefix=sumac&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=ofba-20&amp;linkId=f9d62f5d064350ea4ec5da3e9c6f7694&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl">sumac</a>. To toast pumpkin seeds, add them to a skillet with some olive oil and cook over medium heat until about half of them are golden brown. Remove from the heat and toss with salt. You can do the same thing with pine nuts if you prefer.</p></li></ol><div class="recipe-embed" data-attrs="{&quot;id&quot;:37886}" data-component-name="RecipeToDOM"></div><h2>Recipe notes:</h2><p>I had a Cuisinart food processor for years but when it finally kicked the bucket, I replaced it with a <a href="https://go.shopmy.us/p-43590051">Ninja food processor</a> and will never go back. I LOVE the double blade and can&#8217;t understand why every food processor doesn&#8217;t have the same.</p><div><hr></div><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.rebeccablackwell.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Let's Get Lost is for curious people who love a good meal, believe experiences are more important than things, and want more adventure. 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You might know me from my recipe websites, <a href="https://ofbatteranddough.com/">Of Batter and Dough</a> and <a href="https://alittleandalot.com/">A Little and A Lot</a>.</p><p>My husband and I are nomads without a home base but with many modes of transportation, namely an RV, a motorcycle, and a sailboat. I write recipes and stories for curious people who believe experiences are more important than things and who want more adventure. <a href="https://www.rebeccablackwell.com/about">Find out more.</a></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chicken Schnitzel]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crispy, golden, and impossible to resist]]></description><link>https://www.rebeccablackwell.com/p/chicken-schnitzel</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.rebeccablackwell.com/p/chicken-schnitzel</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rebecca Blackwell]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 14:05:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!JQJE!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0649e222-42ba-4318-883f-5673b10491e5_1200x1200.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Thin slices of juicy chicken, generously breaded with crispy panko bread crumbs and fried until golden brown - <em>what&#8217;s not to love about chicken schnitzel??</em></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!JQJE!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0649e222-42ba-4318-883f-5673b10491e5_1200x1200.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!JQJE!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0649e222-42ba-4318-883f-5673b10491e5_1200x1200.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!JQJE!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0649e222-42ba-4318-883f-5673b10491e5_1200x1200.jpeg 848w, 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I learned the power of soaking chicken in buttermilk from Samin Nosrat&#8217;s incredible book, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1476753830/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=1476753830&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=ofba-20&amp;linkId=2e4d8a5202c44bd596ca97efdb511ca8">Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat</a> and it&#8217;s now the only way I make a <a href="https://alittleandalot.com/simple-roast-chicken/">roast chicken</a>.</p><p>It also works magic for chicken schnitzel. The salt and acid in the buttermilk work together to flavor and tenderize the chicken from the inside out. The result is exceptionally tender, juicy, and flavor packed chicken with a gorgeously crispy crust.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!qbix!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F79dec21c-82c1-41ed-93c3-824a6f52ff57_1200x1200.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!qbix!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F79dec21c-82c1-41ed-93c3-824a6f52ff57_1200x1200.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!qbix!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F79dec21c-82c1-41ed-93c3-824a6f52ff57_1200x1200.jpeg 848w, 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I love my <a href="https://amzn.to/4uzwd3j">Thermapen ONE</a> food thermometer for this and many other uses.</p></li><li><p>We like to eat chicken schnitzel with cream <a href="https://alittleandalot.com/cream-cheese-mashed-potatoes/">cheese mashed potatoes</a>. But good condiments to serve with schnitzel include mustard, mayonnaise or aioli, harissa, lemon paste, or for Asian flavors with wasabi or sweet Thai chili sauce.</p></li><li><p>Chicken schnitzel is also delicious in a sandwich or stuffed inside a pita slathered with <a href="https://www.rebeccablackwell.com/p/hummus-platter-easy-homemade-hummus">homemade hummus</a>. &#128523;</p></li></ul><div><hr></div><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.rebeccablackwell.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Let's Get Lost is for curious people who love a good meal, believe experiences are more important than things, and want more adventure. 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You might know me from my recipe websites, <a href="https://ofbatteranddough.com/">Of Batter and Dough</a> and <a href="https://alittleandalot.com/">A Little and A Lot</a>.</p><p>My husband and I are nomads without a home base but with many modes of transportation, namely an RV, a motorcycle, and a sailboat. I write recipes and stories for curious people who believe experiences are more important than things and who want more adventure. <a href="https://www.rebeccablackwell.com/about">Find out more.</a></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Matcha Shortbread Cookies]]></title><description><![CDATA[With fresh citrus zest and tart lemon glaze]]></description><link>https://www.rebeccablackwell.com/p/matcha-shortbread-cookies</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.rebeccablackwell.com/p/matcha-shortbread-cookies</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rebecca Blackwell]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 12:02:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!_Iip!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fb6d8d8ba-ab98-4440-abac-b56f661748e9_1200x1200.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>These matcha shortbread cookies are buttery, tender, and full of bright citrus flavor. Made with high-quality matcha powder, they have the perfect balance of earthy, sweet, and tart and a delicate texture that makes them hard to stop eating. If you&#8217;re looking for an easy spring cookie recipe that feels a little elegant and a little unexpected, these citrusy matcha shortbread cookies check all the boxes.</p><p><em>Also, isn&#8217;t that bright green color just gorgeous????</em></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!_Iip!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fb6d8d8ba-ab98-4440-abac-b56f661748e9_1200x1200.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!_Iip!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fb6d8d8ba-ab98-4440-abac-b56f661748e9_1200x1200.jpeg 424w, 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Matcha is a delightful compliment to shortbread, adding a touch of bitterness that balances the richness of all that butter. &#128523;</p><p>When combined with a bright burst of citrus, the buttery matcha flavored dough becomes something that tastes like spring. A little bit earthy, just the right amount of sweet and tart, and with a subtle hint of umami that makes them positively addicting. </p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!c8le!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F785e0d0e-828a-4422-b37a-562cfc8c7807_1200x1200.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!c8le!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F785e0d0e-828a-4422-b37a-562cfc8c7807_1200x1200.jpeg 424w, 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I used a combination of orange, lemon, and lime zest but you can certainly choose to use just one or two of those options if you prefer.</p></li><li><p>If you&#8217;re not a citrus fan, leave out the zest and omit the lemon icing.</p></li><li><p>Instead of the lemon icing, dip these matcha shortbread cookies in some melted chocolate. &#128523;</p></li><li><p>Speaking of lemon icing, the icing doesn&#8217;t have to be lemon. Use lime juice, orange juice, or grapefruit juice if that sounds better to you.</p></li><li><p>To make these gluten free: Swap out the all-purpose flour for a measure to measure gluten free flour mix. My favorites are <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Bobs-Red-Mill-Gluten-Baking/dp/B07PPPW7H5?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.kX4zXfsZfmjfghrmws-4yAKyeDuNoBAc3egzpq02Gf7cHRMaOmdQ-1b-IOz1VWP5otLOlD-NbvREUlp98xo5Z_bufD_Z18du4OpmjhjPKz-1iO9SnNXTBNpbfTNADS6GXbCE2F4ka87_1PTDmQz6ddd6z3Vbcufv4iFoA097qMz1uYAmcCNd1jE8iOZDsEoawPgp4aG-XX20Pz8sxlkiQn1s8MK9YpPHix9K0gr3zk3pAtHPwu-NeRK7a-Upcs40mPLuRwXa1GS-NPJmoBxK66-mxgiTS8VGBLHmfj32gFc.Jx8zfBgarpj007PEJmdFFr55aRYYrtNRz-Uad9ECgzo&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=bobs%2Bred%2Bmill%2Bgluten%2Bfree%2Bflour&amp;qid=1778117801&amp;rdc=1&amp;sr=8-1&amp;th=1&amp;linkCode=ll2&amp;tag=ofba-20&amp;linkId=ae89d2dd16c5d89cdae9a95da8b38688&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl">Bob&#8217;s Red Mill Gluten Free One-to-One Baking Flour</a> and <a href="https://www.amazon.com/King-Arthur-Flour-Measure-Gluten/dp/B01JJ9H1Q8?crid=ZOITZW3UXX00&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.QPWvvJDDIik3l7pkvE5d2an5_I2nAUi09hLiVbW4lyhix7RPnPQja0LBP3_-6mh3GBMFlmj4OH59SJ-6MLf6cEnmdBDiRZjMHxSQlGwbKCxXuioywXVGvtbyPMAtpDf9XvIQqJlkJ5YNUkpVy8ViFSLLgo38gFthnMj--fYd6djULk-Mj1iUEpCXjnoETQJF90HBn3s1U8lbuVJExogPE_MXofq9vfpcL43dJ0679r8uiDm2NJi1xxxTQMJaCLgH1HGrpTQ2k3UVp7SfwfjkmAbT67NaYu9BaZPU5-xf6Es.SuqkyfnDiupLyZ7JPoNuc0rZtNcacfh1pX9Ds0MsfgY&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=king%2Barthur%2Bgluten%2Bfree%2Bflour&amp;qid=1778117876&amp;sprefix=king%2Baurthur%2Bgluten%2Bfree%2Bflour%2Caps%2C147&amp;sr=8-5&amp;th=1&amp;linkCode=ll2&amp;tag=ofba-20&amp;linkId=b213a2d809df6b5db97b146b13cb137a&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl">King Arthur Gluten Free Measure to Measure Flour</a>.</p></li></ul><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" 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Just like wine, if it doesn&#8217;t taste good enough to drink, don&#8217;t add it to your food.</p><p><strong>I used <a href="https://piquelife.com/rebeccarsd">Pique Life Sun Goddess Matcha Powder</a>. </strong>It&#8217;s made from 100% organic ceremonial grade matcha from Japan and the flavor is potent, clean, and better than any other brand I&#8217;ve tried. (That link, by the way, will get you 20% off and some free gifts!)</p><p><strong>Keep it cold, baby.</strong> It&#8217;s very important to keep shortbread cookie dough cold. You&#8217;ll notice two places in the instructions where it&#8217;s critical that you let the dough chill out in the refrigerator for a while: Right after mixing the dough and right after rolling the dough.</p><p>In both cases, you can chill the dough just long enough to keep all that butter nice and cold or for a few hours or even a few days. 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Lay the paper back over the dough and flip the whole thing over. Remove the paper that is now on the top. Cut the dough into shapes. Because you&#8217;ve already loosened the bottom sheet of parchment, the cookies will release much easier. </p><div class="recipe-embed" data-attrs="{&quot;id&quot;:32215}" data-component-name="RecipeToDOM"></div><h2><strong>Recipe notes:</strong></h2><ul><li><p><strong>Use culinary-grade matcha for the best flavor and color. I used <a href="https://piquelife.com/rebeccarsd">Pique Life Sun Goddess Matcha Powder</a>. </strong>(That link will get you 20% off and some free gifts!)</p></li><li><p>These cookies keep well in an airtight container for up to a week, though the green color may start to fade over time.</p></li><li><p>This recipe says it will make 36 cookies but that depends entirely on the size of your cookie cutters, of course. I used the 2-inch round cutter from <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0013374XO?&amp;linkCode=ll2&amp;tag=ofba-20&amp;linkId=69431e6eead89c39b2f00b562da97c5c&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl">this 6-piece set</a>.</p></li><li><p><strong>The prep and bake times for this recipe do not include the time it takes to chill the dough.</strong> There are two points in the process for making these cookies where it&#8217;s important to chill the dough: right after you mix the dough and after you roll it out. In both cases, you can chill the dough just long enough to keep it cold or keep it in the refrigerator for several hours or even several days. </p></li></ul><div><hr></div><h2>Because there&#8217;s no such thing as too much shortbread or too much citrus</h2><div class="image-gallery-embed" data-attrs="{&quot;gallery&quot;:{&quot;images&quot;:[{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/ac96604b-62af-49c3-ab64-d38115f2d75b_1200x1200.jpeg&quot;},{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/4bccf439-be2c-4270-897e-f3f86df22d92_1200x1200.jpeg&quot;},{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/72ddd736-5783-42ac-90ec-b1a4335b0af2_1200x800.jpeg&quot;},{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/fcdf3fda-9b10-44f6-928c-ad19f5ffda4c_1200x1200.jpeg&quot;}],&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;staticGalleryImage&quot;:{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/png&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/026b27b6-6f1e-42fb-bc2b-c5c5e69a61ee_1456x1456.png&quot;}},&quot;isEditorNode&quot;:true}"></div><ol><li><p><strong><a href="https://ofbatteranddough.com/brown-butter-citrus-shortbread-cookies/">Brown Butter Citrus Shortbread Cookies</a></strong>: Nutty brown butter shortbread and the bright, sunny flavor of citrus come together in these irresistible cookies that are so tender they literally <em>melt in your mouth</em>.</p></li><li><p><strong><a href="https://ofbatteranddough.com/cranberry-pistachio-cookies/">Cranberry Pistachio Shorbread Cookies</a>:</strong> These incredibly rich and tender pistachio shortbread cookies are baked with a dollop of cranberry orange sauce, then drizzled with vanilla icing, and topped with a crunchy sprinkle of roasted pistachios.</p></li><li><p><strong><a href="https://ofbatteranddough.com/lemon-bundt-cake/">Lemon Bundt Cake with Tart Lemon Glaze</a>:</strong> By layering lemon zest, lemon juice, a touch of lemon extract or lemon oil, and plenty of tart lemon icing, this all butter cake is guaranteed to make all the lemon lovers swoon. I know from experience.</p></li><li><p><strong><a href="https://ofbatteranddough.com/orange-drizzle-cake/">Orange Drizzle Cake</a></strong>: This orange drizzle cake is so rich, buttery, and tender you might actually call it <em>creamy.</em> The cake includes a few whole oranges stirred right into the batter and a generous drizzle of orange syrup.</p></li></ol><div><hr></div><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.rebeccablackwell.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Let's Get Lost is for curious people who love a good meal, believe experiences are more important than things, and want more adventure. 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I write recipes and stories for curious people who believe experiences are more important than things and who want more adventure. <a href="https://www.rebeccablackwell.com/about">Find out more.</a></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Low Alcohol Margaritas]]></title><description><![CDATA[All the flavor of a great margarita, less of the stuff that makes you regret all your life choices in the morning.]]></description><link>https://www.rebeccablackwell.com/p/low-alcohol-margaritas</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.rebeccablackwell.com/p/low-alcohol-margaritas</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rebecca Blackwell]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 20:13:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1634003311194-152e30e732f7?crop=entropy&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;fit=max&amp;fm=jpg&amp;ixid=M3wzMDAzMzh8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHwzfHxtYXJnYXJpdGF8ZW58MHx8fHwxNzc3NTc4MDcwfDA&amp;ixlib=rb-4.1.0&amp;q=80&amp;w=1080" length="0" 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(If you live in Colorado and you&#8217;ve never been, I don&#8217;t know what you&#8217;re doing with your life.)</p><p>It&#8217;s one of our favorite restaurants largely because of their margaritas.<em> </em>Much of the time, restaurant margaritas tased like sugary limeaid with some tequila in it. I feel the same way about most margarita mixes. <em>They are just too sweet.</em></p><p>The margaritas at the Rio are tart, strong, and not too sweet, which is just the way we like them. And now you can buy their margarita mix. The catch is that you have to actually go to the restaurant to buy it. Which is great news if you live in Colorado and terrible news if you don&#8217;t.</p><p><strong>And also</strong> we love a good margarita around here but have officially reached the age where too much tequila is NEVER worth it, so when we make margaritas at home, this is how we make them.</p><div class="recipe-embed" data-attrs="{&quot;id&quot;:30538}" data-component-name="RecipeToDOM"></div><div><hr></div><h2>Recipe Notes:</h2><ul><li><p>I suggest an equal amount of real tequila and zero proof and usually use <a href="https://www.amazon.com/RITUAL-Tequila-Alternative-Award-Winning-Non-Alcoholic/dp/B0866DCX32?crid=3S0HQB4JT2HK8&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.nD0thDjHPLP2FVoPGTwRTjfIEKZLzyszZ0L1Og7cksnEyZhiZ9PoVSvdvBBfbdp7zXZxviO4WRE61Mupt3qzrRFsp7buKVDtKPQGt472jCt4-HclZM94yHX6dHhE3E0_RVdIoAHU2ty8AVj5ik750NZ1Mj30njaoCX5JospxWnR6T1BexJLaI5QVX1jMxiatKYSoEJGmLTV2SNcXJuuboFC6snnhuPyhP8o2ZFdNwu54XF_58xW4_VVwwufOFZ95XAijIGjiVk6smZfyfxL7-cIjehrcZCM0t7uPQOhNTgA.CAmqPuoyo2F8xZfzggfmqJRKIXQN4TgbQ6hCR5Yr02w&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=ritual+zero+proof+tequila&amp;qid=1777576793&amp;sbo=RZvfv%2F%2FHxDF%2BO5021pAnSA%3D%3D&amp;sprefix=ritual+zero%2Caps%2C284&amp;sr=8-1&amp;linkCode=ll2&amp;tag=ofba-20&amp;linkId=42dab82d90b74377c536ae5d78ba6621&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl">Ritual Zero Proof Tequila</a>. But, how much you add of each is up to you. Ritual tequila isn&#8217;t bad but lacks the bite of the real stuff. What we&#8217;ve learned is that a splash of real tequila in with the zero proof stuff is enough to compensate.</p></li><li><p>I learned a few years ago that the quality of tequila really does matter both to the taste of your margarita and how it makes you feel. I don&#8217;t know the science here, but it&#8217;s my personal experience that low quality alcohol is guaranteed to make me feel like shit the next day where the higher-shelf stuff (as long as I take it easy!) comes with fewer adverse effects.</p></li><li><p>Like the tequila, it&#8217;s up to you how much orange liquor and orange juice you use. I like 1 ounce of the real stuff and 2 ounces of OJ, but play around with this ratio to find what tastes good to you. For a stronger orange flavor use a tablespoon or so of frozen orange juice concentrate.</p></li><li><p>If you have a favorite margarita mix, you can use that in place of the <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Roses-Lime-Juice-Sweetened-Plastic/dp/B0B9CGWGC1?crid=26Y76IQGF5Q2W&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.s9cvn9IqGGzJKtmxH89QDhi5xnPU9iNgCVQGrIhP9LBfj_URuY2FQ9Qnx_pBuHwIPopLjji1RWsqrCx3oxpDOv7TdCc2mUbyluU9VoZRr0jkhtEfUJj5_83Kp4qNpjTINtYyLjybo_sjc3BVTLQP-TtZMrg-veuaEWStKZJtF_dwmqtpbZ7Ozp6XqRkADlVkGz5_AumKAQ9kaOpXjyUxHOyeqWjRAtIvvnNTGDrHPaXwUVvbid4B43qm54wBwo8YolbPdhHKR75rsuwhs6083mMrb6vazStiOAaHhYGiQL4.3F4QCWNBiyoZiC9XKZruy86OLXWgHmARO40XdiHXs7s&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=roses+lime+juice&amp;qid=1777577332&amp;sbo=RZvfv%2F%2FHxDF%2BO5021pAnSA%3D%3D&amp;sprefix=roses+lime+juic%2Caps%2C233&amp;sr=8-1&amp;linkCode=ll2&amp;tag=ofba-20&amp;linkId=644c1d53b54587dd8f58eb52f2045594&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl">Rose&#8217;s Lime Juice</a>. Another great option is fresh lime juice with a few dashes of simple syrup. </p></li><li><p>I got this <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CT68H2HW?th=1&amp;linkCode=ll2&amp;tag=ofba-20&amp;linkId=d9eecf3dc020ccae0d65df06ddce6eef&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl">Yeti Cocktail Shaker</a> last year after we <a href="https://www.rebeccablackwell.com/p/well-that-escalated-quickly">bought a sailboat</a>. Because obviously, if you have a sailboat, you must also have the ability to make cocktails on the boat. I LOVE it and have since bought a second one for the RV (<a href="https://www.rebeccablackwell.com/about">our actual home</a>). </p></li></ul><h2>Serving Suggestions</h2><p>For those of us who want some food with our booze (even if there&#8217;s not a lot of booze in our cocktail), here are a few meals that are just begging to be served with a cold, crisp margarita.</p><div class="image-gallery-embed" data-attrs="{&quot;gallery&quot;:{&quot;images&quot;:[{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/5f9df23e-7597-4412-8319-d5a74e4b9876_1200x1200.jpeg&quot;},{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/7ea0a7fb-bb8b-449e-8984-7cc0ce308a4d_1200x1200.jpeg&quot;},{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/1a8bbe2f-e25b-4bb7-9f16-6a28263395b4_1200x1200.jpeg&quot;}],&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;Mexican Adobo Chicken, Crispy Corn Tortilla Quesadillas, and Crispy Black Bean Tacos&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;Mexican Adobo Chicken, Crispy Corn Tortilla Quesadillas, and Crispy Black Bean Tacos&quot;,&quot;staticGalleryImage&quot;:{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/png&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/ccae596d-4350-4c69-8c38-61faa3a61a36_1456x474.png&quot;}},&quot;isEditorNode&quot;:true}"></div><p></p><ol><li><p><strong><a href="https://alittleandalot.com/mexican-adobo-chicken/">Mexican Adobo Chicken</a></strong> (Adobo de Pollo) is chicken cooked in smoky, vinegar-based red chili sauce. This <strong>one-pot dish</strong> is <em>pure comfort food</em> that's super easy to make.</p></li><li><p>These <strong><a href="https://alittleandalot.com/corn-tortilla-quesadillas/">Crispy Corn Tortilla Quesadillas</a></strong> are super quick and easy to prepare. Each quesadilla only takes about <strong>5 minutes</strong> to make. And, they are the kind of lunch or dinner that I always have the ingredients for.</p></li><li><p>Creamy black beans, buttery potatoes, and plenty of melted cheese tucked into a crispy flour tortilla shell and served with sour cream salsa verde sauce. These <strong><a href="https://alittleandalot.com/crispy-black-bean-tacos/">crispy black bean tacos</a></strong> are quick and inexpensive to make but will fill you with happiness from head to toe. That, my friends, is what I call a good deal.</p></li></ol><div><hr></div><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.rebeccablackwell.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Let's Get Lost is for curious people who love a good meal, believe experiences are more important than things, and want more adventure. 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You might know me from my recipe websites, <a href="https://ofbatteranddough.com/">Of Batter and Dough</a> and <a href="https://alittleandalot.com/">A Little and A Lot</a>.</p><p>My husband and I are nomads without a home base but with many modes of transportation, namely an RV, a motorcycle, and a sailboat. I write recipes and stories for curious people who believe experiences are more important than things and who want more adventure. <a href="https://www.rebeccablackwell.com/about">Find out more.</a></p><p></p><p></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Creamy Mushroom Soup with Gruyere Crisps]]></title><description><![CDATA[This creamy mushroom soup tastes like something you might have eaten at one of Julia Child&#8217;s dinner parties (I wish!) but in reality, it&#8217;s a soup for real, actual life.]]></description><link>https://www.rebeccablackwell.com/p/creamy-mushroom-soup</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.rebeccablackwell.com/p/creamy-mushroom-soup</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rebecca Blackwell]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:48:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!tMkR!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F7c28209c-b277-44ff-a6ec-f33e0964d69f_1200x1800.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><p>This creamy mushroom soup tastes like something you might have eaten at one of Julia Child&#8217;s dinner parties (I wish!) but in reality, it&#8217;s a soup for<em> real, actual life.</em></p><p>It comes together quickly and can easily be the entire meal, especially when served with a few buttery biscuits or dinner rolls. But it&#8217;s also the perfect complement to any number of main dishes. It&#8217;s equal parts comfort and sophistication, a truly satisfying meal that won&#8217;t break the bank, and I think we&#8217;re all down for that these days. </p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!tMkR!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F7c28209c-b277-44ff-a6ec-f33e0964d69f_1200x1800.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!tMkR!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F7c28209c-b277-44ff-a6ec-f33e0964d69f_1200x1800.jpeg 424w, 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https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!tMkR!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F7c28209c-b277-44ff-a6ec-f33e0964d69f_1200x1800.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" fetchpriority="high"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg role="img" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><title></title><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 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href="https://www.amazon.com/Mastering-Art-French-Cooking-Set/dp/0307593525?crid=3O72TLYYIXDDR&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.X1ZHVnEJeG4QAZY4brdDzEaIWERCp1bEhCCiz6OpGeICBP0JWDppw4ZF3bkHjCmGt47o5jj-lVVXgbIS1icryaRJb1fIi_XZEPJdwV265A2wlLBlfxJD5G9f-8GCEsxUpKnl8duLqTdBWeZKOqZLrCvhNm5hlWk8h-EzxWRd8g0vFJkBwohaJdu-D0EhSKi9YUX3Uve6L0LHYu7QKUlKNnEJtgATU1FhyRTsm9gA8uU.o_xlBJ6dghkPxgf-xAE4DKeQo2890gFRshnvpj4-_fM&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=mastering+the+art+of+french+cooking&amp;qid=1774928407&amp;sprefix=mastering+the+ar%2Caps%2C234&amp;sr=8-2&amp;linkCode=ll2&amp;tag=ofba-20&amp;linkId=ef7c9302fc69a4e3cdde4cf067b0da63&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl">Mastering the Art of French Cooking</a> for my birthday. <em>Or maybe it was Christmas?</em> Regardless, I dove into those books like they were the actual holy grail and for a while dinner at our house was <em>all Julia all the time</em>.</p><p>I think we all look back on those butter soaked days with a kind of sleepy satisfaction that&#8217;s not dissimilar to the hours following a really good Thanksgiving meal. It was a good time while it lasted, but I did realize the importance of relegating all that rich food to more of a special occasion category.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!9aX6!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa8b6cc22-53cc-4763-8529-33723e6596f1_600x600.webp" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!9aX6!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa8b6cc22-53cc-4763-8529-33723e6596f1_600x600.webp 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!9aX6!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa8b6cc22-53cc-4763-8529-33723e6596f1_600x600.webp 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!9aX6!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa8b6cc22-53cc-4763-8529-33723e6596f1_600x600.webp 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!9aX6!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa8b6cc22-53cc-4763-8529-33723e6596f1_600x600.webp 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!9aX6!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa8b6cc22-53cc-4763-8529-33723e6596f1_600x600.webp" width="600" height="600" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/a8b6cc22-53cc-4763-8529-33723e6596f1_600x600.webp&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:600,&quot;width&quot;:600,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:71672,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;Some of the cookbooks on my bookshelf.&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/webp&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:false,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:&quot;https://www.rebeccablackwell.com/i/192688460?img=https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F7d70ac89-426e-4d7d-8587-49c4cceca5a6_600x600.webp&quot;,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="Some of the cookbooks on my bookshelf." title="Some of the cookbooks on my bookshelf." srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!9aX6!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa8b6cc22-53cc-4763-8529-33723e6596f1_600x600.webp 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!9aX6!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa8b6cc22-53cc-4763-8529-33723e6596f1_600x600.webp 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!9aX6!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa8b6cc22-53cc-4763-8529-33723e6596f1_600x600.webp 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!9aX6!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa8b6cc22-53cc-4763-8529-33723e6596f1_600x600.webp 1456w" sizes="100vw"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg role="img" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><title></title><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a><figcaption class="image-caption">When we moved into the RV I had to make some tough decisions about what cookbooks came with us. Mastering the Art of French cooking was nonnegotiable.</figcaption></figure></div><p>Still, the techniques in those books continue to influence the way I cook and there are recipes I make on the regular that I can absolutely trace back to Julia&#8217;s influence. This creamy mushroom soup is one of those recipes.</p><p><strong>There are two genius tricks in this recipe that are plucked straight from the pages of Mastering:</strong></p><ol><li><p>Separate the mushroom stems from the caps and use them to make a rich mushroom broth.</p></li><li><p>Slice the mushroom caps and caramelize them in a skillet before adding them to the soup. This deepens and develops their flavor in a way that&#8217;s simply impossible otherwise.</p></li></ol><p>You will find those techniques in play in many of my other recipes, like this one for <a href="https://alittleandalot.com/creamy-chicken-stew/">creamy chicken stew</a> with mushrooms and puff pastry. And this recipe for  <a href="https://alittleandalot.com/creamy-chicken-soup/">creamy chicken noodle soup with garlic and mushrooms</a>. </p><div class="image-gallery-embed" data-attrs="{&quot;gallery&quot;:{&quot;images&quot;:[{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/e6867bc2-db94-41b7-99ba-241aeb00ad4a_1200x1200.jpeg&quot;},{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/14471c48-90ae-4b31-8532-55988f682ec8_1200x1200.jpeg&quot;}],&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;Creamy Chicken Stew and Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup, both with mushrooms.&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;staticGalleryImage&quot;:{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/png&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/035e476d-0f14-4902-9e85-62fdcf66b5b0_1456x720.png&quot;}},&quot;isEditorNode&quot;:true}"></div><p><strong>This is the kind of soup that will impress the socks off dinner party guests when served as a starter. </strong>Around here we mostly eat it as the main event, often on a weeknight because it doesn&#8217;t take long to make and includes a relatively short ingredient list, sometimes with good crusty bread, <a href="https://ofbatteranddough.com/buttermilk-biscuits/">buttermilk biscuits</a>, or homemade <a href="https://ofbatteranddough.com/homemade-dinner-rolls/">dinner rolls</a>, and a stack of gruyere crisps.</p><div class="recipe-embed" data-attrs="{&quot;id&quot;:22662}" data-component-name="RecipeToDOM"></div><h2>Recipe Notes:</h2><ul><li><p>I keep several kinds of Better than Bouillon in my refrigerator at all times and the mushroom base is one of my favorites. It&#8217;s not always available in major supermarkets, but easy to order online: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Better-Than-Bouillon-Concentrated-Mushrooms/dp/B09CB639GY?crid=76YQGDHTOQ4M&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.BoNClv26LYYJQHWiCFgbh5WLTRmPjhp84bxsFjZ_wF_VhceZlI67YKG7rPPDSG9aPS5EcatYRxuSyku079FFHfaZQ6LOyrgPdx_lbwkoZUybfWcX-RnZssxY7hUvo5DeUapuf7EDKpeN_ZJpxDRR3-ps8h957MUKu3YzaMWPsweXDb4_XPnhWv6b3hYyZHWDTj-GoFuzN08iUT5w3OIKJxpXMddmPvh0FbD_l1yZxweF79nJqqTOL9OY4dszzcsRhtHsldcrWwjP_HWzlmGIH5EHKewn4tN_He87je9l910.WjBhmmNFDdFCEYKUB1Pdx6xDbzlVBkW7GqoPGZS0N9k&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=Better+than+Bouillon+mushroom+bas&amp;qid=1774929261&amp;sprefix=%2Caps%2C276&amp;sr=8-1-spons&amp;sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&amp;psc=1&amp;linkCode=ll2&amp;tag=ofba-20&amp;linkId=849a330a48ee6bd7534e159dbb84359a&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl">Better than Bouillon Mushroom Base</a></p></li></ul><div><hr></div><h2>Serving suggestions</h2><div class="image-gallery-embed" data-attrs="{&quot;gallery&quot;:{&quot;images&quot;:[{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/db0c68af-c25d-4c44-a582-bee02174942d_1200x1200.jpeg&quot;},{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/2835f7b1-a74d-4b6e-b8dd-4406b684e714_1200x1200.jpeg&quot;},{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/259ca59b-0c9e-4207-bdc7-d037f03a593d_1200x1200.jpeg&quot;}],&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;staticGalleryImage&quot;:{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/png&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/8c6d0389-6502-4043-b613-0b83e29edfe8_1456x474.png&quot;}},&quot;isEditorNode&quot;:true}"></div><ol><li><p><strong><a href="https://ofbatteranddough.com/buttermilk-biscuits/">The Ultimate Flaky Buttermilk Biscuits</a></strong>: If you&#8217;re craving fluffy, tender buttermilk biscuits with hundreds of flaky, buttery layers, <em>stop right here</em>.</p><p>Here&#8217;s how to make homemade buttermilk biscuits that are soft on the inside, slightly crispy on the outside, and rise to impressive heights with layer after delicious layer.</p></li><li><p><strong><a href="https://ofbatteranddough.com/homemade-dinner-rolls/">Homemade Dinner Rolls</a></strong>: These dinner rolls are incredibly soft and pillowy, with the perfect amount of chew. The enriched dough is easy to work with and the whole process only takes a few hours and most of that is hands-off.</p></li><li><p><strong><a href="https://ofbatteranddough.com/cinnamon-biscuits/">Cinnamon Biscuits with Cream Cheese Frosting</a></strong>: These tender, buttery biscuits are filled with a swirl of cinnamon and sugar, topped with more cinnamon and sugar, and include the option of serving them with cream cheese frosting.</p></li></ol><div><hr></div><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.rebeccablackwell.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Let's Get Lost is for curious people who love a good meal, believe experiences are more important than things, and want more adventure. 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You might know me from my recipe websites, <a href="https://ofbatteranddough.com/">Of Batter and Dough</a> and <a href="https://alittleandalot.com/">A Little and A Lot</a>.</p><p>My husband and I are nomads without a home base but with many modes of transportation, namely an RV, a motorcycle, and a sailboat. I write recipes and stories for curious people who believe experiences are more important than things and who want more adventure. <a href="https://www.rebeccablackwell.com/about">Find out more.</a></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apple Dutch Baby]]></title><description><![CDATA[Easy German pancake with apples, baked in a cast iron skillet]]></description><link>https://www.rebeccablackwell.com/p/apple-dutch-baby</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.rebeccablackwell.com/p/apple-dutch-baby</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rebecca Blackwell]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 03:05:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!7wxD!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F04d5396d-2978-4dde-b2c7-f0525ce7aace_1200x1200.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><p>Dutch baby is the American name for a German pancake - a simple puffed pancake that&#8217;s baked in a skillet, preferably cast iron. I&#8217;ve read that a real German pancake is cooked on the stovetop and a Dutch baby is cooked in the oven. But I believe that&#8217;s the only difference.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!7wxD!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F04d5396d-2978-4dde-b2c7-f0525ce7aace_1200x1200.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!7wxD!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F04d5396d-2978-4dde-b2c7-f0525ce7aace_1200x1200.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!7wxD!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F04d5396d-2978-4dde-b2c7-f0525ce7aace_1200x1200.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!7wxD!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F04d5396d-2978-4dde-b2c7-f0525ce7aace_1200x1200.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!7wxD!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F04d5396d-2978-4dde-b2c7-f0525ce7aace_1200x1200.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!7wxD!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F04d5396d-2978-4dde-b2c7-f0525ce7aace_1200x1200.jpeg" width="1200" height="1200" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/04d5396d-2978-4dde-b2c7-f0525ce7aace_1200x1200.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:1200,&quot;width&quot;:1200,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:2144225,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;An Apple Dutch Baby in a cast iron skillet that's just been dusted with powdered sugar.&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:false,&quot;topImage&quot;:true,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:&quot;https://www.rebeccablackwell.com/i/192684681?img=https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F04d5396d-2978-4dde-b2c7-f0525ce7aace_1200x1200.jpeg&quot;,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="An Apple Dutch Baby in a cast iron skillet that's just been dusted with powdered 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Her grandparents were German and it was one of several German recipes I remember her making.</p><p>I loved those pancakes but until recently, had rarely thought to make them at home. That&#8217;s just silly because they are the PERFECT weekend breakfast.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!cSUD!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8395db88-6875-4bad-9c07-f74f58d14b3c_1200x1200.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!cSUD!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8395db88-6875-4bad-9c07-f74f58d14b3c_1200x1200.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!cSUD!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8395db88-6875-4bad-9c07-f74f58d14b3c_1200x1200.jpeg 848w, 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The result is a creamy, custard-like pancake with the warm flavors of apples and cinnamon. It&#8217;s easy to make and <em>so very delicious.</em></p><p><em><strong>If you&#8217;ve never made an Apple Dutch Baby before, consider this your invitation.</strong> </em>It comes together with minimal effort, uses pantry staples, and bakes in the oven in a single skillet, no flipping required. The result is a breakfast that feels both special and simple, the kind of thing you could serve to friends for brunch or eat straight from the pan, standing in the kitchen in your pjs.</p><p>This recipe makes one 10-inch pancake, enough for 2 very generous servings or 4 moderate and restrained servings. </p><div class="recipe-embed" data-attrs="{&quot;id&quot;:22647}" data-component-name="RecipeToDOM"></div><h2>Recipe Notes:</h2><ul><li><p><em><strong>Looking for a gluten free version of this Apple Dutch Baby?</strong></em> Try this recipe from <span class="mention-wrap" data-attrs="{&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Rachel Ciordas&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:19848451,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;user&quot;,&quot;url&quot;:null,&quot;photo_url&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/363a61f5-e037-444b-b18d-beacd12ce761_1176x1177.png&quot;,&quot;uuid&quot;:&quot;d1157af8-350c-46cd-a427-698efa4aa263&quot;}" data-component-name="MentionToDOM"></span>, a chef, cooking teacher and recipe developer focused on creating incredible gluten free recipes: <a href="https://rachelciordas.substack.com/p/gluten-free-dutch-baby">Next Level Gluten Free Dutch Baby</a></p></li></ul><h2>A few more cozy, apple dipped recipes</h2><div class="image-gallery-embed" data-attrs="{&quot;gallery&quot;:{&quot;images&quot;:[{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/b7fc7829-7827-485c-9d78-9739e5fc3626_1170x1477.jpeg&quot;},{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/3f27000b-485c-4388-9f3c-86bee0ae0820_1200x1200.jpeg&quot;},{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/7aec8a5c-dfd9-48a9-91d3-c1db6b6e8d07_1200x1800.jpeg&quot;},{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/bf1f6593-33da-48fa-a205-786ae9e1ec67_1200x1200.jpeg&quot;}],&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;staticGalleryImage&quot;:{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/png&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/22b99929-ac67-4b0a-8c39-6a3d83bc6980_1456x1456.png&quot;}},&quot;isEditorNode&quot;:true}"></div><p></p><ol><li><p><strong><a href="https://ofbatteranddough.com/apple-cinnamon-muffins-with-streusel/">Apple Cinnamon Muffins with Apple Butter and Brown Sugar Streusel: </a></strong>These tender apple cinnamon muffins are packed with chunks of fresh apples, contain a gooey apple butter center, and are topped with a generous amount of crunchy, buttery brown sugar streusel.</p></li><li><p><strong><a href="https://ofbatteranddough.com/apple-streusel-cake/">Apple Streusel Cake:</a></strong> This is the kind of simple, satisfying cake that you can make anytime for anything and it will be <strong>exactly</strong> the <em>right thing</em>.</p></li><li><p><strong><a href="https://ofbatteranddough.com/apple-upside-down-cake/">Apple Upside Down Cake:</a></strong> This apple upside down cake includes a thick layer of apples drenched in an excessive amount of buttery caramel sauce, because in my opinion that gooey baked-on-the-bottom sauce is the <em>best part</em> of an upside down cake.</p></li><li><p><strong><a href="https://ofbatteranddough.com/apple-cobbler/">Apple Cobbler</a></strong>: There are many ways to make apple cobbler but this recipe is my all-time <em>favorite</em>. The recipe includes saucy cinnamon and clove spiced apples baked under a <em><strong>chewy cookie topping</strong></em>. The gooey brown sugar topping takes about 5 minutes to make and tastes like a soft, buttery sugar cookie.</p></li></ol><div><hr></div><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.rebeccablackwell.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Let's Get Lost is for curious people who love a good meal, believe experiences are more important than things, and want more adventure. 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You might know me from my recipe websites, <a href="https://ofbatteranddough.com/">Of Batter and Dough</a> and <a href="https://alittleandalot.com/">A Little and A Lot</a>.</p><p>My husband and I are nomads without a home base but with many modes of transportation, namely an RV, a motorcycle, and a sailboat. I write recipes and stories for curious people who believe experiences are more important than things and who want more adventure. <a href="https://www.rebeccablackwell.com/about">Find out more.</a></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chicken Pasta with Tomato Cream Sauce]]></title><description><![CDATA[An easy, adaptable, comforting one-pot meal]]></description><link>https://www.rebeccablackwell.com/p/chicken-pasta-with-tomato-cream-sauce</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.rebeccablackwell.com/p/chicken-pasta-with-tomato-cream-sauce</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rebecca Blackwell]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 19:58:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!K3Jm!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0d26f704-d224-437b-8c83-7de17dd3fb0f_1200x960.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>This chicken pasta with tomato cream sauce is one of those cozy, one pot meals that&#8217;s easy to make in any size kitchen.</strong> The entire dish can be prepared and served in one pan (a large saucepan, deep skillet, braiser, or Dutch oven) and includes plenty of wiggle room to swap in one ingredient for another based on what you have and what you like.</p><p>It&#8217;s the kind of meal that requires very little effort but delivers big on comfort: tender pieces of chicken, silky noodles, crisp green veggies, and a rich, velvety tomato cream sauce that clings to every bite.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!K3Jm!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0d26f704-d224-437b-8c83-7de17dd3fb0f_1200x960.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" 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y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p><strong>But the thing I love the most about this dish is how flexible it is.</strong></p><ul><li><p>Thick, fat homemade fettuccini noodles are my first choice, but it&#8217;s honestly just as delicious with any kind of pasta you like.</p></li><li><p>Swap out the chicken breasts for chicken thighs or go rogue and use sausage, pork tenderloin, or fish.</p></li><li><p>Crisp-tender spears of asparagus add fresh flavor and texture to this dish, but it&#8217;s just as good with broccoli, green beans, Brussels, tender green peas, or pretty much any kind of veggies you like, fresh or frozen.</p></li><li><p>Make it dairy free by using coconut milk or cashew cream.</p></li><li><p>Make it vegan by using coconut milk and tofu in place of the chicken.</p></li><li><p>Make it gluten free by using gluten free pasta.</p></li></ul><p><strong>Speaking of pasta&#8230;</strong></p><p>My preference is always for<a href="https://alittleandalot.com/make-homemade-pasta/"> homemade fresh pasta</a>. If you&#8217;ve never tried your hand at pasta making, perhaps this recipe will give you the excuse to give it a go. </p><p>To easily fit pasta making into a busy week I usually make the dough on the weekend, when I&#8217;m doing other meal prep stuff for the week. Then I wrap it up and keep it in the fridge until I&#8217;m ready to use it. The night before I want to cook the pasta, I use my<a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0009U5OSO?&amp;linkCode=ll2&amp;tag=ofba-20&amp;linkId=3ea07b128fe0ee9e2ff9e033c1be5902&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl"> pasta machine</a> to roll out the dough, cut it into noodles, and hang them on a<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Cambom-Foldable-Plastic-Spaghetti-Handles/dp/B082KD9DFM?crid=OXR33JD0QZX6&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.o0UWUmRJWaOdR75mVstawm4VM_8AddvuKjGY1Vwiux0PpPioGhDOCIPrZ0GN38J4nLARWu_0jch8qIOyN9AeuKfiLTSR8GiUG3Rr6lwuRerYHx31c8nH-s6FreGtZlSuPg-CM5PSPzKaNfOHwGM6-opZdGwF-N8-YZN5HrgQZyWYX6V-7P77I8tVTq9Q9z2n55yS1TJA8V6H1GNf0WrVLOwKRNklm6fX-UeJj-pBvrAlhkl9oOy_yb794W9cbe4ypNFCldyriRLGovq3pIa5bNyE1BIuggulUo66q5r2mz8.pO9vVuaoQSzGmjsUzvOmFXiLlsOxUxS1O-kbSgoVTBk&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=pasta%2Bdrying%2Brack&amp;qid=1770319365&amp;s=home-garden&amp;sprefix=pasta%2Bdrying%2Brack%2Cgarden%2C248&amp;sr=1-3-spons&amp;sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&amp;th=1&amp;linkCode=ll2&amp;tag=ofba-20&amp;linkId=42ff6a22dc16daa4eebc7d562be3c160&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl"> pasta drying rack</a>. The pasta is now ready to cook whenever I am.</p><p>Having said that, I meant what I said earlier about using any kind of pasta you like and a box of dried pasta makes this the perfect weeknight meal.</p><div class="recipe-embed" data-attrs="{&quot;id&quot;:21269}" data-component-name="RecipeToDOM"></div><h2>Recipe Notes</h2><ul><li><p>Add <em>just enough</em> water to the pot to cover the pasta and give the noodles some room to move. This will ensure that plenty of starch from the pasta makes it into the reserved pasta water. The starch in pasta water helps thicken the sauce.</p></li><li><p>It&#8217;s important to add enough salt to the water that will cook the pasta to make the water taste salty, like seawater. Most of the salt will stay in the water, but adding enough salt will ensure that pasta is properly seasoned. Because you&#8217;ll be using some of the pasta water in the sauce, go easy on the salt when cooking the rest of the dish. Taste the sauce at the end and add more salt if you wish.</p></li><li><p>If you&#8217;d like to try your hand at homemade pasta, this recipe will walk you through the process with step-by-step photos and instructions: <a href="https://alittleandalot.com/make-homemade-pasta/">How To Make Homemade Pasta</a></p></li></ul><h2>More creamy, saucy, comforting pasta recipes</h2><div class="image-gallery-embed" data-attrs="{&quot;gallery&quot;:{&quot;images&quot;:[{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/cde4d0c0-390b-45f7-8076-12ab29327561_1200x1200.jpeg&quot;},{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/f37aea72-3b7e-4a4b-8c41-a952be8e0c23_1200x1200.jpeg&quot;},{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/3be8f2b9-459d-477d-ad04-96afeb10bb82_1200x1200.jpeg&quot;},{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/72485823-cfd0-4ff3-952e-b2aa3e0984e3_1200x1200.jpeg&quot;}],&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;staticGalleryImage&quot;:{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/png&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/d549096c-805b-4bb3-9747-dc9d83a6efbe_1456x1456.png&quot;}},&quot;isEditorNode&quot;:true}"></div><p></p><ol><li><p><strong><a href="https://alittleandalot.com/mushroom-ravioli/">Mushroom Ravioli in Garlic Butter Cream Sauce</a></strong>: Homemade mushroom ravioli blanketed in creamy garlic butter sauce is a labor of love in the truest sense - You'll love the process of making ravioli and, most importantly, you'll love the delicious, impressive result.</p></li><li><p><strong><a href="https://alittleandalot.com/creamy-mushroom-pasta/">Creamy Mushroom Pasta</a></strong>: Love is the way I feel about this plate full of creamy, cheesy, saucy, perfectly cooked pasta and roasted mushrooms topped with plenty of cracked pepper and fresh herbs.</p></li><li><p><strong><a href="https://alittleandalot.com/brown-butter-sauce-pasta-with-bread-crumbs/">Brown Butter Sauce Pasta with Crispy Bread Crumbs</a></strong>: Brown butter sauce pasta with parmesan cheese and crispy bread crumbs is one of the most deliciously unapologetic meals I know how to make. (And I am not in the habit of apologizing for anything I cook or eat.) It's the kind of meal you allow yourself to really truly <em>need</em> on those days when pasta and butter sauce might actually be the answer.</p></li><li><p><a href="https://alittleandalot.com/bolognese/">Pasta Bolognese</a>: Meaty, rich, and slow simmered bolognese sauce is one of the world's all-time greatest comfort foods. This recipe is a bit untraditional in that it includes bacon and red wine. But try it and you just might find a new favorite.</p></li></ol><div><hr></div><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.rebeccablackwell.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Let's Get Lost is for curious people who love a good meal, believe experiences are more important than things, and want more adventure. 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You might know me from my recipe websites, <a href="https://ofbatteranddough.com/">Of Batter and Dough</a> and <a href="https://alittleandalot.com/">A Little and A Lot</a>.</p><p>My husband and I are nomads without a home base but with many modes of transportation, namely an RV, a motorcycle, and a sailboat. I write recipes and stories for curious people who believe experiences are more important than things and who want more adventure. <a href="https://www.rebeccablackwell.com/about">Find out more. </a></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crispy Fried Avocado Tacos]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you&#8217;re an avocado lover, you&#8217;re probably going to want to add these tasty little tacos to your plan for the week.]]></description><link>https://www.rebeccablackwell.com/p/crispy-fried-avocado-tacos</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.rebeccablackwell.com/p/crispy-fried-avocado-tacos</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rebecca Blackwell]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 20:42:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Q7ri!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F42a8c2c7-2785-4afc-a708-a2828eb6929e_3589x3589.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you&#8217;re an avocado lover, you&#8217;re probably going to want to add these tasty little tacos to your plan for the week.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Q7ri!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F42a8c2c7-2785-4afc-a708-a2828eb6929e_3589x3589.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Q7ri!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F42a8c2c7-2785-4afc-a708-a2828eb6929e_3589x3589.jpeg 424w, 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And the combination of crispy panko and creamy avocado + cheese + all the bright fresh flavor from orange slices, quick pickled onions, and salsa verde is just plain dreamy.</p><p><em>This recipe is exclusively for members of <a href="https://www.rebeccablackwell.com/about#&#167;the-lost-supper-club">The Lost Supper Club</a> (paid subscribers).</em></p>
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   ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saucy Salmon and Rice Bowls]]></title><description><![CDATA[Roasted or poached, with veggie and sauce options]]></description><link>https://www.rebeccablackwell.com/p/salmon-rice-bowls</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.rebeccablackwell.com/p/salmon-rice-bowls</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rebecca Blackwell]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 21:37:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!aQRO!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F5187d25d-799b-421b-b3b5-1614cedc6054_1200x800.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>These super simple, extremely versatile salmon bowls are the kind of thing I love to make when I want a meal that tastes decadent, feels virtuous, and doesn&#8217;t take a lot of effort. In other words, salmon bowls are on the menu <em>all the tim</em>e at our house. </p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!aQRO!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F5187d25d-799b-421b-b3b5-1614cedc6054_1200x800.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!aQRO!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F5187d25d-799b-421b-b3b5-1614cedc6054_1200x800.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!aQRO!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F5187d25d-799b-421b-b3b5-1614cedc6054_1200x800.jpeg 848w, 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data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/5187d25d-799b-421b-b3b5-1614cedc6054_1200x800.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:800,&quot;width&quot;:1200,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:914566,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;A bowl filled with rice, veggies, poached salmon and Aji sauce.&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:false,&quot;topImage&quot;:true,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:&quot;https://www.rebeccablackwell.com/i/189276737?img=https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F5187d25d-799b-421b-b3b5-1614cedc6054_1200x800.jpeg&quot;,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="A bowl filled with rice, veggies, poached salmon and Aji sauce." title="A bowl filled with rice, veggies, 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src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!oJY_!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F2f1d446e-f787-4eaf-8f0d-5f17ceeaa57f_1200x1800.jpeg" width="1200" height="1800" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/2f1d446e-f787-4eaf-8f0d-5f17ceeaa57f_1200x1800.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:1800,&quot;width&quot;:1200,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:1445593,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;All the ingredients you need to make salmon rice bowls.&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:false,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:&quot;https://www.rebeccablackwell.com/i/189276737?img=https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F2f1d446e-f787-4eaf-8f0d-5f17ceeaa57f_1200x1800.jpeg&quot;,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="All the ingredients you need to make salmon rice bowls." title="All the ingredients you need to make salmon rice bowls." srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!oJY_!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F2f1d446e-f787-4eaf-8f0d-5f17ceeaa57f_1200x1800.jpeg 424w, 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White rice cooks relatively quickly, in about 20 minutes. Brown and wild rice can take 45 minutes to an hour or longer. If using white rice, it&#8217;s a good idea to rinse it first: put the rice in a fine mesh strainer and rinse it under cold water until the water runs clear. This rinses off excess starch for fluffier, less sticky cooked rice. </p><p><strong>The veggies:</strong> The kind of veggies you use is up to you! Choose one or a couple of these options: Asparagus, Broccoli, Broccolini, Broccoli rabe, Baby Carrots OR Large Peeled Carrots, Cauliflower, Fresh of frozen corn, and Fresh or frozen green beans. Salmon bowls are also a great way to use up leftover veggies!</p><p><strong>The salmon:</strong> This recipe includes instructions for poaching salmon but check out the Recipe Notes for my favorite roasted salmon recipe. Both methods rely on slow and gentle cooking to produce tender, flaky salmon that&#8217;s moist and flavorful. </p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!-nx-!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fef2a18dd-10f9-4695-813d-f5d32da21eed_1200x960.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!-nx-!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fef2a18dd-10f9-4695-813d-f5d32da21eed_1200x960.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!-nx-!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fef2a18dd-10f9-4695-813d-f5d32da21eed_1200x960.jpeg 848w, 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chopped shallot." srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!-nx-!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fef2a18dd-10f9-4695-813d-f5d32da21eed_1200x960.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!-nx-!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fef2a18dd-10f9-4695-813d-f5d32da21eed_1200x960.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!-nx-!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fef2a18dd-10f9-4695-813d-f5d32da21eed_1200x960.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!-nx-!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fef2a18dd-10f9-4695-813d-f5d32da21eed_1200x960.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"></picture><div 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stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p><strong>The sauce:</strong> This recipe uses Aji Sauce (Peruvian Green Sauce), which is a bright green, slightly spicy, creamy herb sauce that&#8217;s made in the blender. But scroll down to the Recipe Notes section for Asian gingery sauce which is another great option!</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!wJ55!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F65ebdbe0-b327-469f-b0b9-c8c09c67b082_1200x1200.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!wJ55!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F65ebdbe0-b327-469f-b0b9-c8c09c67b082_1200x1200.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!wJ55!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F65ebdbe0-b327-469f-b0b9-c8c09c67b082_1200x1200.jpeg 848w, 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The recipe makes enough for two main dish servings. If you&#8217;re cooking for more people, simply increase the amount of rice, salmon, and veggies. </p><p><strong>*NOTE:</strong> <em>The recipe below will give you about a cup and a half of Aji sauce, which is more than you&#8217;ll need for two people. If you&#8217;re cooking for more than two, there&#8217;s no need to increase the amount of sauce. </em></p><div class="recipe-embed" data-attrs="{&quot;id&quot;:14112}" data-component-name="RecipeToDOM"></div><h2>Recipe notes</h2><ul><li><p><strong>For extra flavorful rice</strong>, use vegetable broth instead of water. I like to use <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Superior-Better-Than-Bouillon-vegetable/dp/B006MUHQWW?crid=W001HYEFQRIV&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.XHQI6u9JdPj_qz1vegLsUcjvILCUak-WGQ_uCWd0v1_RrsmYJd1fb2701ZYKJ42jGmfz-dV-cVk-V0XkzwwpSepGKMfOP7nAF8QuOlXa27BqSQRQ4-Uwq8Ouv7hroerF2p9KrhEbywlqo4_FJRwUxhARsESEvM3MCA9K_7HJ7zqXYqf1mZNmcsWCop-oo7bFTtNc2AmEhwzSXXpUgBWlY7XQtMyLd7bIRllPZHDBTBK6MndMCKmvFDeiCuAInwcw-Ri5ee_C54SMEStmv3jOHxKPyIKIFVpW3g_H3m1ukJY.UavcqH3H3v5OBNTLlTdDox7nONeVyhJjrzmO5VqERgk&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=better%2Bthan%2Bbouillon%2Bvegetable&amp;qid=1772129132&amp;sprefix=better%2Bthan%2Bbouillo%2Caps%2C230&amp;sr=8-1-spons&amp;sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&amp;th=1&amp;linkCode=ll2&amp;tag=ofba-20&amp;linkId=eb666b907dbeea6d4ea5376f1c28389d&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl">Better Than Bouillon Vegetable Base</a> mixed with water. If the broth you use is seasoned, you&#8217;ll likely want to omit the salt. </p></li><li><p><strong>Consider poaching extra salmon just for the leftovers.</strong> It takes no more time to poach 4 salmon fillets than 2 and the leftover meat can be used in another dish later in the week, like this recipe for <a href="https://www.rebeccablackwell.com/p/poached-salmon-salad">poached salmon salad</a>.</p></li><li><p><strong>The easiest way to know when salmon is done cooking</strong> is to gently press down on the surface of the fish with a fork. If the salmon flakes, separating easily along the white lines running through the fish, it&#8217;s finished cooking. Once it&#8217;s reached this point, remove salmon from the pan immediately to avoid overcooking. </p></li><li><p><strong>These salmon bowls are endlessly versatile.</strong> They are a great way to use up leftover veggies. To add some crunch, sprinkle on some chopped roasted nuts or french fried onions. If you&#8217;d like, opt for some roasted salmon instead of poached. This recipe from <span class="mention-wrap" data-attrs="{&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Betty Williams&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:46010249,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;user&quot;,&quot;url&quot;:null,&quot;photo_url&quot;:&quot;https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!0pgc!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fea1909dd-aad2-473c-a9b2-712bd0539172_500x500.jpeg&quot;,&quot;uuid&quot;:&quot;fa6e63ef-27c0-4b5b-bee7-f6313a7a00f3&quot;}" data-component-name="MentionToDOM"></span> is my favorite: <a href="https://bettyeatz.substack.com/i/175454042/slow-roasted-salmon">Slow Roasted Salmon</a>.</p></li><li><p><strong>Instead of Aji sauce, try this Asian Gingery Sauce recipe from <span class="mention-wrap" data-attrs="{&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Betty Williams&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:46010249,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;user&quot;,&quot;url&quot;:null,&quot;photo_url&quot;:&quot;https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!0pgc!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fea1909dd-aad2-473c-a9b2-712bd0539172_500x500.jpeg&quot;,&quot;uuid&quot;:&quot;9dd8f830-5db1-48f5-9f28-59c116303b73&quot;}" data-component-name="MentionToDOM"></span>.</strong> Add all of the following ingredients to a jar with a screw top lid: &#189; cup cider vinegar, &#189; cup molasses, &#8531; cup canola oil, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger, 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic, 2 chopped green onions (chop the white and light green parts only). Shake vigorously until well combined. </p></li><li><p><strong>How to use leftover Aji Sauce: </strong>This sauce is delicious on so many things. Try it over beef, chicken, pork, fish, pasta salad, sandwiches, eggs, and absolutely any kind of vegetable. But, besides these salmon bowls, my favorite way to eat Aji sauce is over breakfast tostadas with scrambled eggs, <a href="https://alittleandalot.com/crispy-fried-potatoes/">country fried potatoes</a>, and some chopped tomatoes.</p></li></ul><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!b4ad!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F51da2ec5-4cd5-4bbc-8eed-f05ac468df84_1200x1200.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!b4ad!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F51da2ec5-4cd5-4bbc-8eed-f05ac468df84_1200x1200.jpeg 424w, 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Unless I&#8217;m making food for a crowd, it&#8217;s the perfect size for nearly everything I make. Braisers come in a variety of sizes, but I&#8217;ve found that 3.6 quarts or larger are the most useful and versatile. </p></li></ul><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!E2Jd!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F3cb22012-1009-4faa-81c9-b17908921ad0_1200x960.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!E2Jd!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F3cb22012-1009-4faa-81c9-b17908921ad0_1200x960.jpeg 424w, 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data-attrs="{&quot;gallery&quot;:{&quot;images&quot;:[{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/a81a5e08-1195-47be-9797-ac00a7aec6c7_1200x1200.jpeg&quot;},{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/04a6a91a-03fa-4258-84c9-14d2025ffd51_1200x1200.jpeg&quot;},{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/1c501225-0bf3-49fe-99ae-5b57758b6e0a_2040x2040.jpeg&quot;}],&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;staticGalleryImage&quot;:{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/png&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/dfba655e-eb1f-4893-af69-4ad51a468bbc_1456x474.png&quot;}},&quot;isEditorNode&quot;:true}"></div><ul><li><p><strong><a href="https://alittleandalot.com/adobo-fish-tacos/">Adobo Fish Tacos</a></strong>: These vibrant, flavorful fish tacos include flaky white fish cooked in a delicious red-chili-based Mexican adobo sauce and topped with citrus fruit, salsa verde, and crispy fried onions. Every bite is a riot of flavors in the best possible way.</p></li><li><p><strong><a href="https://alittleandalot.com/beer-battered-fish/">Light and Crispy Beer Battered Fried Fish:</a></strong> This Crispy Beer Battered Fried Fish is light, flaky and packed with fresh flavor. Serve with tartar sauce, cabbage slaw, and French fries for delicious fish and chips at home.</p></li><li><p><strong><a href="https://alittleandalot.com/sushi-bowls/">Weeknight Sushi Bowls</a></strong>: This is how to enjoy delicious sushi at home in about 30 minutes. Perfectly seasoned bowls of sushi rice topped with fresh veggies, chives, avocado, sesame seeds and wild caught tuna fillets. Add even more sushi flavor with spicy, creamy sushi sauce or wasabi soy sauce.</p></li></ul><div><hr></div><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.rebeccablackwell.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Let&#8217;s Get Lost is for curious people who love a good meal, believe experiences are more important than things, and want more adventure. 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You might know me from my recipe websites, <a href="https://ofbatteranddough.com/">Of Batter and Dough</a> and <a href="https://alittleandalot.com/">A Little and A Lot</a>.</p><p>My husband and I are nomads without a home base but with many modes of transportation, namely an RV, a motorcycle, and a sailboat. I write recipes and stories for curious people who believe experiences are more important than things and who want more adventure. <a href="https://www.rebeccablackwell.com/about">Find out more. </a></p><p></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Poached Salmon Salad with Honey Lime Dressing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Simple, easy, fresh, and delicious]]></description><link>https://www.rebeccablackwell.com/p/poached-salmon-salad</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.rebeccablackwell.com/p/poached-salmon-salad</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rebecca Blackwell]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 18:58:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!qQo9!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F62b7960d-759c-483a-85a9-1fbeda6a9cfe_1200x1800.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This recipe is for when you want something light but also delicious and don&#8217;t want to spend a lot of time making it. To be honest, that&#8217;s where I&#8217;m at most days and this salad fits the bill 1000%.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!qQo9!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F62b7960d-759c-483a-85a9-1fbeda6a9cfe_1200x1800.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!qQo9!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F62b7960d-759c-483a-85a9-1fbeda6a9cfe_1200x1800.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!qQo9!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F62b7960d-759c-483a-85a9-1fbeda6a9cfe_1200x1800.jpeg 848w, 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Lay the fish over the lemon slices, bring the liquid to a boil, and cover the pan. Let the fish cook at a very gentle simmer for about 10 minutes.</p><p>So simple.</p><p>Adding alcohol to the pan lowers the boiling point of the poaching liquid. This produces more vapor which helps the fish cook more evenly.</p><p>Laying the fish on top of lemon slices creates a part poaching and part steaming situation that prevents the fish&#8217;s flavor from being washed away and keeps the bottom of the fish from overcooking.</p><p>Like a lot of the recipes I publish here, this salad is easy to scale up or down for as many or a few people as you&#8217;re cooking for. Plan on about a half of a pound of salmon per person.</p><p>And, by the way, the honey lime dressing here is just a variation of this <a href="https://www.rebeccablackwell.com/i/140488478/super-easy-basic-vinaigrette">basic vinaigrette recipe</a>, which is endlessly customizable for any kind of salad.</p><p><em><strong>Start to finish, this salad will be on the table and ready to eat in 30 minutes or less.</strong></em></p><div class="recipe-embed" data-attrs="{&quot;id&quot;:14118}" data-component-name="RecipeToDOM"></div><h2>Recipe notes:</h2><ul><li><p>The easiest way to salmon is done cooking is to gently press down on the surface of the fish with a fork. If the salmon flakes, separating easily along the white lines running through the fish, it&#8217;s finished cooking. Once it&#8217;s reached this point, remove salmon from the pan immediately to avoid overcooking. </p></li><li><p>As is the case with most salads, this one comes with plenty of variations. Use any kind of salad dressing you like and use different or additional veggies. </p></li></ul><h2>Serving suggestions:</h2><p>When I make this salad for Steve and I for lunch, I like to serve it with slices of crusty bread, toasted if the bread is a day or two old.</p><p>But, this is also one of my favorite things to make when we have guests over for dinner on summer evenings. Everything can be prepped in advance, leaving only the salad assembly for the last minute.</p><p>When entertaining, I usually step it up and serve homemade bread. Sometimes I make a loaf of homemade sourdough, other times I opt for homemade dinner rolls, flaky buttermilk biscuits, or blueberry corn muffins.</p><div class="image-gallery-embed" data-attrs="{&quot;gallery&quot;:{&quot;images&quot;:[{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/7215f24e-02d7-4a6e-9bff-6930192a9821_1200x1200.jpeg&quot;},{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/eb0cc87c-7775-4c2a-8c6b-e95ee80cc9ce_1200x1200.jpeg&quot;},{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/242825dc-b0ee-4a41-8ece-8d3d2b0efafb_1200x1200.jpeg&quot;}],&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;staticGalleryImage&quot;:{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/png&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/6022ebf8-97ec-48b7-adac-cdcef56079e3_1456x474.png&quot;}},&quot;isEditorNode&quot;:true}"></div><ol><li><p><strong><a href="https://ofbatteranddough.com/homemade-dinner-rolls/">Homemade Dinner Rolls:</a></strong> These dinner rolls have been a staple recipe in my family for decades. They are easy to make, soft and pillowy, and have the perfect amount of chew.</p></li><li><p><strong><a href="https://ofbatteranddough.com/buttermilk-biscuits/">Flaky Buttermilk Biscuits:</a></strong> These are soft on the inside, slightly crispy on the outside, and rise to impressive heights with layer after delicious layer.</p></li><li><p><strong><a href="https://ofbatteranddough.com/blueberry-corn-muffins/">Blueberry Corn Muffins: </a></strong>These blueberry cornbread muffins are tender and buttery, lightly sweetened with honey and brown sugar, and packed with blueberries.</p></li></ol><div><hr></div><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.rebeccablackwell.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Let&#8217;s Get Lost is for curious people who love a good meal, believe experiences are more important than things, and want more adventure. 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You might know me from my recipe websites, <a href="https://ofbatteranddough.com/">Of Batter and Dough</a> and <a href="https://alittleandalot.com/">A Little and A Lot</a>.</p><p>My husband and I are nomads without a home base but with many modes of transportation, namely an RV, a motorcycle, and a sailboat. I write recipes and stories for curious people who believe experiences are more important than things and who want more adventure. <a href="https://www.rebeccablackwell.com/about">Find out more. </a></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Double Chocolate Rye Muffins With Miso and Maple]]></title><description><![CDATA[Not your average chocolate muffin]]></description><link>https://www.rebeccablackwell.com/p/chocolate-rye-muffins</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.rebeccablackwell.com/p/chocolate-rye-muffins</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rebecca Blackwell]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 23:02:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!wyGY!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F1a3a9286-8a8d-496d-ad72-d7ff05187aa6_1200x1200.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>&#8220;Umami&#8221; is not typically a word we use to describe muffins or other sweet treats, but these deeply chocolate muffins are full of it. The combination of rye flour, white miso paste, and maple syrup gives them a rich, complex flavor that is so much more interesting (and addictive) than your typical chocolate muffin.</p><p><em><strong>To be clear, no one will mistake these for anything other than chocolate muffins. </strong></em>The rye flour, miso, and maple are supporting actors in this show, and honestly deserve an award for the way they make chocolate shine.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!4deH!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdb20bfce-0dd2-43d8-ba07-fe76738a137d_1200x960.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" 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They are packed with juicy blackberries and chocolate chips, and are so rich and fudgy they are almost brownie-like.</p></li><li><p><strong><a href="https://ofbatteranddough.com/double-chocolate-muffins/">Double Chocolate Muffins</a></strong>: These chocolate muffins are rich and chocolaty enough to satisfy even the most dedicated chocolate lover and guaranteed to start your day in the sweetest, <em>most delicious way</em>.</p></li><li><p><strong><a href="https://ofbatteranddough.com/vegan-banana-chocolate-muffins/">Vegan Banana Chocolate Muffins with Miso Maple Glaze</a></strong>: As a card-carrying chocoholic, these are exactly the kind of generously proportioned, dreamy, creamy, banana chocolate muffins that I would happily sink my teeth into every morning for the rest of my life.</p></li></ol><div><hr></div><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.rebeccablackwell.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Let&#8217;s Get Lost is for curious people who love a good meal, believe experiences are more important than things, and want more adventure. 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You might know me from my recipe websites, <a href="https://ofbatteranddough.com/">Of Batter and Dough</a> and <a href="https://alittleandalot.com/">A Little and A Lot</a>.</p><p>My husband and I are nomads without a home base but with many modes of transportation, namely an RV, a motorcycle, and a sailboat. I write recipes and stories for curious people who believe experiences are more important than things and who want more adventure. <a href="https://www.rebeccablackwell.com/about">Find out more. </a></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crunchy Cabbage Salad with Toasted Bread Crumbs and Parmesan]]></title><description><![CDATA[A no recipe required salad that's endlessly adaptable]]></description><link>https://www.rebeccablackwell.com/p/crunchy-cabbage-salad</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.rebeccablackwell.com/p/crunchy-cabbage-salad</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rebecca Blackwell]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 16:54:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/3cc3d6e1-66cd-4ab3-9885-784c48123bdf_1200x1200.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" 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1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!AL9Z!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F1facb747-ad98-49a7-a9ff-fa7c1b803495_1200x1200.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!AL9Z!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F1facb747-ad98-49a7-a9ff-fa7c1b803495_1200x1200.jpeg" width="1200" height="1200" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/1facb747-ad98-49a7-a9ff-fa7c1b803495_1200x1200.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:1200,&quot;width&quot;:1200,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:1981868,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;A large serving of crunchy cabbage salad on a plate.&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:false,&quot;topImage&quot;:true,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:&quot;https://www.rebeccablackwell.com/i/188512768?img=https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F1facb747-ad98-49a7-a9ff-fa7c1b803495_1200x1200.jpeg&quot;,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="A large serving of crunchy cabbage salad on a plate." title="A large serving of crunchy cabbage salad on a plate." srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!AL9Z!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F1facb747-ad98-49a7-a9ff-fa7c1b803495_1200x1200.jpeg 424w, 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y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p>The concept for this salad is <strong>so simple</strong> and adaptable to any kind of veggies you like, with or without the cabbage. And, it&#8217;s an excellent way to use up leftover bread. <strong>Here&#8217;s what we&#8217;ve got going on here:</strong></p><ol><li><p>Cabbage and veggies cooked at very high heat until charred (you could also do this on a Blackstone griddle or a grill).</p></li><li><p>Drizzle the veggies with a basic vinaigrette.</p></li><li><p>Top with crispy garlic bread crumbs and some parmesan cheese.</p></li></ol><p>The result is a very satisfying salad with <em>so much flavor</em> and plenty of crunch. It&#8217;s delicious served with almost anything but is also hearty enough to serve all on its own. How much you make is up to you, but be sure to make enough bread crumbs to include a generous proportion of crispy crumbs to veggies.</p><div class="recipe-embed" data-attrs="{&quot;id&quot;:11771}" data-component-name="RecipeToDOM"></div><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!h2fy!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F27182471-822a-4016-8bbf-a8e130627660_1200x1200.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!h2fy!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F27182471-822a-4016-8bbf-a8e130627660_1200x1200.jpeg 424w, 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Oil and vinegar do not like to combine and honestly, you don&#8217;t <em>have</em> to combine them at all. You could simply drizzle your salad with a bit of oil followed by some vinegar. Or stir oil and vinegar together in a bowl with a pinch of salt and pepper, drizzle that over your salad and be done with it.</p><p>However, if you don&#8217;t do something to <strong>emulsify the vinegar and oil</strong> (force them to combine), you&#8217;ll end up with oil clinging to the top of your salad and all the vinegar pooling at the bottom of your plate or bowl. Also, the greens in your salad will wilt faster.</p><p>In contrast, an emulsified vinaigrette clings to salad greens, providing an actual &#8220;dressing&#8221; that flavors each and every bite. It also keeps the greens crisp and fresh tasting for longer.</p><p><em>So, taking a moment to fully emulsify vinegar or lemon juice and oil is essential to a salad that&#8217;s crisp, fresh tasting, and full of whatever flavor you&#8217;re hoping to get from the vinaigrette.</em></p><p>The easiest way to emulsify a vinaigrette is to include a <strong>surfactant</strong> - an ingredient that attracts both water (vinegar) and oil.</p><p><strong>There are three surfactants that work well in vinaigrette: mustard, mayonnaise, and honey. I like to use a little bit of all three. Here&#8217;s the basic ratio:</strong></p><ul><li><p>2 parts oil to 1 part vinegar or lemon juice</p></li><li><p>1 teaspoon each of mustard, honey, and mayonnaise</p></li><li><p>Additional flavoring: chopped shallots, salt and pepper + anything else you want to add. At the moment, I&#8217;m obsessed with adding some crushed roasted almonds that I&#8217;ve pulverized in the food processor. OMG, it&#8217;s so good! <a href="https://alittleandalot.com/classic-vinaigrette/">Here&#8217;s a list of more flavoring ideas</a>.</p></li></ul><p><strong>How to make it</strong>: Add the vinegar or lemon juice to a bowl and add the mustard, honey, mayonnaise, shallots (if using), salt and pepper, and any other flavorings you&#8217;re adding. Use a fork to whisk it all together then pour in the oil while continuing to whisk. In mere seconds, the dressing will come together in a delicious, creamy sauce that will cling to your salad and flavor each and every bite.</p><div><hr></div><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.rebeccablackwell.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Let&#8217;s Get Lost is for curious people who love a good meal, believe experiences are more important than things, and want more adventure. 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You might know me from my recipe websites, <a href="https://ofbatteranddough.com/">Of Batter and Dough</a> and <a href="https://alittleandalot.com/">A Little and A Lot</a>.</p><p>My husband and I are nomads without a home base but with many modes of transportation, namely an RV, a motorcycle, and a sailboat. I write recipes and stories for curious people who believe experiences are more important than things and who want more adventure. <a href="https://www.rebeccablackwell.com/about">Find out more. </a></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Whole Wheat Carrot Bran Muffins with No Added Sugar]]></title><description><![CDATA[These hearty whole grain muffins contain 18 grams of natural sugars, 6 grams of fiber, and just over 200 calories.]]></description><link>https://www.rebeccablackwell.com/p/whole-wheat-carrot-bran-muffins</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.rebeccablackwell.com/p/whole-wheat-carrot-bran-muffins</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rebecca Blackwell]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 16:18:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!DPEi!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fcc935caa-72f6-440a-a1a6-dac9a26eb892_1200x1800.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><p>These hearty whole grain muffins contain 18 grams of natural sugars, 6 grams of fiber, and just over 200 calories. They are sweetened with dates, carrots, and raisins, and contain no additional sugar.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!F6Fs!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F749685c2-4bfd-4258-ae4b-2e4fbf69b7d4_1200x1200.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!F6Fs!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F749685c2-4bfd-4258-ae4b-2e4fbf69b7d4_1200x1200.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!F6Fs!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F749685c2-4bfd-4258-ae4b-2e4fbf69b7d4_1200x1200.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!F6Fs!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F749685c2-4bfd-4258-ae4b-2e4fbf69b7d4_1200x1200.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!F6Fs!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F749685c2-4bfd-4258-ae4b-2e4fbf69b7d4_1200x1200.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!F6Fs!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F749685c2-4bfd-4258-ae4b-2e4fbf69b7d4_1200x1200.jpeg" width="1200" height="1200" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/749685c2-4bfd-4258-ae4b-2e4fbf69b7d4_1200x1200.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:1200,&quot;width&quot;:1200,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:1175763,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;A whole wheat carrot bran muffin that's been broken in half.&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:false,&quot;topImage&quot;:true,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:&quot;https://www.rebeccablackwell.com/i/188277313?img=https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F749685c2-4bfd-4258-ae4b-2e4fbf69b7d4_1200x1200.jpeg&quot;,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="A whole wheat carrot bran muffin that's been broken in half." title="A whole wheat carrot bran muffin that's been broken in half." srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!F6Fs!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F749685c2-4bfd-4258-ae4b-2e4fbf69b7d4_1200x1200.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!F6Fs!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F749685c2-4bfd-4258-ae4b-2e4fbf69b7d4_1200x1200.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!F6Fs!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F749685c2-4bfd-4258-ae4b-2e4fbf69b7d4_1200x1200.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!F6Fs!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F749685c2-4bfd-4258-ae4b-2e4fbf69b7d4_1200x1200.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" fetchpriority="high"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg role="img" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><title></title><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p>But don&#8217;t let that fool you into thinking they aren&#8217;t delicious! Ingredients like toasted wheat bran, buttermilk, applesauce, cinnamon, ginger, vanilla, and almond extract pack these muffins with so much flavor you&#8217;ll forget they&#8217;re good for you.</p><p>Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. These muffins can also be frozen. I like to wrap them individually and place them in a ziptop bag before putting them in the freezer.</p><div class="recipe-embed" data-attrs="{&quot;id&quot;:10998}" data-component-name="RecipeToDOM"></div><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!eTNt!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F2db6862a-fc40-40f7-987c-eba9a9906678_1200x1200.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!eTNt!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F2db6862a-fc40-40f7-987c-eba9a9906678_1200x1200.jpeg 424w, 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data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/2db6862a-fc40-40f7-987c-eba9a9906678_1200x1200.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:1200,&quot;width&quot;:1200,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:1183265,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;A muffin pan filled with whole wheat carrot muffin batter, ready to bake.&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:false,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:&quot;https://www.rebeccablackwell.com/i/188277313?img=https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F2db6862a-fc40-40f7-987c-eba9a9906678_1200x1200.jpeg&quot;,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="A muffin pan filled with whole wheat carrot muffin batter, ready to bake." title="A muffin 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table.&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:false,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:&quot;https://www.rebeccablackwell.com/i/188277313?img=https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fcc935caa-72f6-440a-a1a6-dac9a26eb892_1200x1800.jpeg&quot;,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="A pile of whole wheat carrot muffins on a table." title="A pile of whole wheat carrot muffins on a table." srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!DPEi!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fcc935caa-72f6-440a-a1a6-dac9a26eb892_1200x1800.jpeg 424w, 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x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a><figcaption class="image-caption"></figcaption></figure></div><h2>More recipes for carrot lovers</h2><div class="image-gallery-embed" data-attrs="{&quot;gallery&quot;:{&quot;images&quot;:[{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/00934377-c65a-469f-82c9-75a22d6e8e88_1200x1200.jpeg&quot;},{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/6251a489-ca52-4f19-9ecf-af23d17bdf69_1200x1200.jpeg&quot;},{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/834c6d10-ee23-48f7-9c78-9dd28a5cb6f4_1200x1200.jpeg&quot;}],&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;staticGalleryImage&quot;:{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/png&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/c72876d8-73bd-4470-911d-e51573a5c461_1456x474.png&quot;}},&quot;isEditorNode&quot;:true}"></div><p></p><ul><li><p><strong><a href="https://www.rebeccablackwell.com/p/whole-wheat-carrot-bran-muffins">Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Buttercream and Caramel Rum Sauce</a></strong>: This is<em> </em>the BEST Carrot Cake I've ever eaten. <em>By far.</em> The recipe is a family favorite that has been tested and perfected over several decades. The cake is delicious enough to be served on its own, but my favorite way to eat it is slathered with <em>Cream Cheese Buttercream</em> &amp; <em>Salted Caramel Rum Sauce.</em></p></li><li><p><a href="https://alittleandalot.com/roasted-carrots-dates/">R</a><strong><a href="https://alittleandalot.com/roasted-carrots-dates/">oasted Carrots and Dates</a></strong>: Roasted carrots and dates are an easy and delicious vegetable side dish that requires only about 10 minutes of hands-on preparation and can be served with anything and everything.</p></li><li><p><strong><a href="https://alittleandalot.com/carrot-fries/">Crispy Carrot Fries:</a></strong> These irresistible carrot fries are crispy, a little bit cheesy, baked to golden perfection, and ready to eat in about 30 minutes.</p></li></ul><div><hr></div><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.rebeccablackwell.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Let&#8217;s Get Lost is for curious people who love a good meal, believe experiences are more important than things, and want more adventure. 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You might know me from my recipe websites, <a href="https://ofbatteranddough.com/">Of Batter and Dough</a> and <a href="https://alittleandalot.com/">A Little and A Lot</a>.</p><p>My husband and I are nomads without a home base but with many modes of transportation, namely an RV, a motorcycle, and a sailboat. I write recipes and stories for curious people who believe experiences are more important than things and who want more adventure. <a href="https://www.rebeccablackwell.com/about">Find out more. </a></p><p></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brussels Sprout, Apple, and Cheddar Salad]]></title><description><![CDATA[Apples and cheddar are one of my all time favorite flavor combinations.]]></description><link>https://www.rebeccablackwell.com/p/brussels-sprout-apple-cheddar-salad</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.rebeccablackwell.com/p/brussels-sprout-apple-cheddar-salad</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rebecca Blackwell]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 20:06:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!IxYn!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F9bcd02cf-9177-497f-8fa4-d23aae79ce60_1200x1200.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Apples and cheddar are one of my all time favorite flavor combinations. During the fall and winter months, Steve and I eat this <a href="https://www.rebeccablackwell.com/i/140488478/apple-cheddar-salad">apple and cheddar salad</a> at least twice a week and we never get tired of it.</p><p>This salad takes that apple and cheddar combo and adds shaved Brussels, smoked almonds, and a tangy white wine vinaigrette. Every bite is a sweet and sour burst of flavor with plenty of crunch.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!IxYn!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F9bcd02cf-9177-497f-8fa4-d23aae79ce60_1200x1200.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!IxYn!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F9bcd02cf-9177-497f-8fa4-d23aae79ce60_1200x1200.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!IxYn!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F9bcd02cf-9177-497f-8fa4-d23aae79ce60_1200x1200.jpeg 848w, 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data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/9bcd02cf-9177-497f-8fa4-d23aae79ce60_1200x1200.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:1200,&quot;width&quot;:1200,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:1129694,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;A bowl filled with Brussels sprout, apple, and cheddar salad.&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:false,&quot;topImage&quot;:true,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:&quot;https://www.rebeccablackwell.com/i/187894141?img=https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F9bcd02cf-9177-497f-8fa4-d23aae79ce60_1200x1200.jpeg&quot;,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="A bowl filled with Brussels sprout, apple, and cheddar salad." title="A bowl filled with Brussels sprout, apple, and cheddar salad." srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!IxYn!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F9bcd02cf-9177-497f-8fa4-d23aae79ce60_1200x1200.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!IxYn!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F9bcd02cf-9177-497f-8fa4-d23aae79ce60_1200x1200.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!IxYn!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F9bcd02cf-9177-497f-8fa4-d23aae79ce60_1200x1200.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!IxYn!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F9bcd02cf-9177-497f-8fa4-d23aae79ce60_1200x1200.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" fetchpriority="high"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg role="img" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><title></title><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a><figcaption class="image-caption"></figcaption></figure></div><p></p><p>I&#8217;d be happy with a bowl of this salad all on its own. But, it&#8217;s also the perfect partner for these easy <a href="https://alittleandalot.com/mediterranean-chicken-salad/">Mediterranean chicken salad sandwiches</a>.</p><div class="recipe-embed" data-attrs="{&quot;id&quot;:9876}" data-component-name="RecipeToDOM"></div><p><strong>Note:</strong> Do not mix the almonds into the salad if making it in advance, or if you suspect you&#8217;ll have leftovers because the almonds will get soggy.</p><h2>This salad plays nicely with&#8230;</h2><div class="image-gallery-embed" data-attrs="{&quot;gallery&quot;:{&quot;images&quot;:[{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/5e20cd6b-2296-4355-9d3b-710a2a3b1c37_1200x1200.jpeg&quot;},{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/868a5d57-48c6-46d8-a69f-785338272b16_1200x1200.jpeg&quot;},{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/4f2c7821-e955-45ef-8562-739719e686a2_1200x1200.jpeg&quot;},{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/21e0964d-2bd0-4d9d-9d96-fb821ab24769_1200x1200.jpeg&quot;},{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/569e1fcd-a899-4f34-9c27-602520fe13ff_1200x1200.jpeg&quot;}],&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;staticGalleryImage&quot;:{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/png&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/7934cbb7-9565-463b-bc8d-09afea126d67_1456x1210.png&quot;}},&quot;isEditorNode&quot;:true}"></div><ul><li><p>Any soup and sandwich combo but maybe especially <a href="https://alittleandalot.com/mediterranean-chicken-salad/">Mediterranean Chicken Salad Sandwiches</a> and classic <a href="https://alittleandalot.com/perfect-blt-sandwiches/">BLTs with a special sauce</a>.</p></li><li><p>A well cooked steak. This <a href="https://alittleandalot.com/reverse-sear-steak/">reverse sear method</a> is fool proof. </p></li><li><p><a href="https://alittleandalot.com/pork-tenderloin-cherry-sauce/">Roast pork tenderloin with cherry sauce</a> is one of those quick and easy recipes that's both elegant and basic, simple enough for a causal weeknight meal and gorgeous enough for a dinner party.</p></li><li><p><a href="https://alittleandalot.com/carnitas/">Pork carnitas: </a>The meat is crispy on the outside, super flavorful, fall-off-the bone tender, and couldn't be easier to prepare.</p></li></ul><div><hr></div><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.rebeccablackwell.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Let&#8217;s Get Lost is for curious people who love a good meal, believe experiences are more important than things, and want more adventure. If that&#8217;s you, please subscribe.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><div><hr></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Easy Almond and Apple Turnovers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Filled with almond paste and saucy cinnamon spiced apples]]></description><link>https://www.rebeccablackwell.com/p/easy-almond-and-apple-turnovers</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.rebeccablackwell.com/p/easy-almond-and-apple-turnovers</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rebecca Blackwell]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 19:41:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!6doq!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdc6b8e7c-bc58-4c9d-9c07-1d1fc6d2c9e0_1200x1200.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>These delicious pastries are filled with easy homemade almond paste and apples cooked in butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon until soft and saucy. After baking until puffed and golden, a generous drizzle of brown sugar glaze makes a good thing even better. Frozen puff pastry is the secret to keeping the prep time to around 30 minutes. </p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!6doq!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdc6b8e7c-bc58-4c9d-9c07-1d1fc6d2c9e0_1200x1200.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!6doq!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdc6b8e7c-bc58-4c9d-9c07-1d1fc6d2c9e0_1200x1200.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!6doq!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdc6b8e7c-bc58-4c9d-9c07-1d1fc6d2c9e0_1200x1200.jpeg 848w, 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The bear claw was delicious and as is always the case when I eat something delicious, I wanted to make them at home.</p><p>This recipe is a simplified version of those bear claws. Using store bought frozen puff pastry simplifies the process and even though there are several components to this recipe, the actual hands on time is minimal - about 30 minutes.</p><p>You can cut down on the time even more by using store bought almond paste, which you can often find at many supermarkets. But, making it yourself is quite easy and takes less than 10 minutes.</p><div><hr></div><h2>How to make homemade almond paste</h2><p>This recipe makes 14 ounces of almond paste, but you&#8217;ll only need half of that for 8 turnovers. When well wrapped, almond paste will keep well in the refrigerator for up to 3 months.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!6fec!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fb5ec0508-ec56-4123-8496-e4adc9298924_1200x1200.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!6fec!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fb5ec0508-ec56-4123-8496-e4adc9298924_1200x1200.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!6fec!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fb5ec0508-ec56-4123-8496-e4adc9298924_1200x1200.jpeg 848w, 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Process or mix for a few seconds, just to combine.</p></li><li><p>Add the egg white and 2 teaspoons of almond extract. Process or beat until the mixture comes together into a ball of dough.</p></li><li><p>Dump the almond paste onto a work surface and divide it into two equal portions. Pat each portion into a log that&#8217;s approximately 2 inches thick. Wrap the logs in plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator until ready to use.</p></li></ol><div><hr></div><div class="recipe-embed" data-attrs="{&quot;id&quot;:9855}" data-component-name="RecipeToDOM"></div><div class="image-gallery-embed" data-attrs="{&quot;gallery&quot;:{&quot;images&quot;:[{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/824444ee-1417-4ae6-a075-0d1a940f3452_1200x960.jpeg&quot;},{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/02aeb23f-6f3a-4af1-93a6-d2db117adffb_1200x1200.jpeg&quot;},{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/57168da9-66a4-4948-a984-991de247e367_1200x960.jpeg&quot;},{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/dc157d45-dfde-482e-a8ad-b5d0f7927b9a_1200x960.jpeg&quot;},{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/97ffd56b-544e-496c-920e-99934ec43e93_1200x960.jpeg&quot;},{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/dda4d046-1115-421c-88e9-befd5f7eec45_1200x960.jpeg&quot;}],&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;Step-by-step photos showing how to shape apple turnovers.&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;Step-by-step photos showing how to shape apple turnovers.&quot;,&quot;staticGalleryImage&quot;:{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/png&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/e6e6e608-2f0c-48a4-8ad1-8db9e5b1e12c_1456x964.png&quot;}},&quot;isEditorNode&quot;:true}"></div><h2>Pro Tip:</h2><ul><li><p>Cutting the apples into small pieces that are about the size of a kidney bean will make filling the turnovers easier. Cut out the apple core, but there is no need to peel the apples.</p></li></ul><div><hr></div><h2>Now that we&#8217;ve got those down, how about trying a cherry version?</h2><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!7lBa!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F44dd1b4f-a020-4dd6-8152-c8dfa8b2b890_600x600.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!7lBa!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F44dd1b4f-a020-4dd6-8152-c8dfa8b2b890_600x600.jpeg 424w, 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It really is a delicious breakfast, but around here we also like it for dinner. It&#8217;s quick to make, cheesy, saucy, a little bit spicy, and therefore pretty much checks all the boxes for me.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!yE21!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F6f8693da-5fa2-46ce-a0b5-08a49b5c32a6_1200x1800.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!yE21!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F6f8693da-5fa2-46ce-a0b5-08a49b5c32a6_1200x1800.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!yE21!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F6f8693da-5fa2-46ce-a0b5-08a49b5c32a6_1200x1800.jpeg 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data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/6f8693da-5fa2-46ce-a0b5-08a49b5c32a6_1200x1800.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:1800,&quot;width&quot;:1200,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:2054846,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;A small cast iron pan containing one serving of Huevos Rancheros, hot from the oven and ready to eat.&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:false,&quot;topImage&quot;:true,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:&quot;https://www.rebeccablackwell.com/i/187803396?img=https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F6f8693da-5fa2-46ce-a0b5-08a49b5c32a6_1200x1800.jpeg&quot;,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="A small cast iron pan containing one serving of Huevos Rancheros, hot from the oven and ready to eat." title="A small cast iron pan containing one serving of Huevos Rancheros, hot from the oven and ready to eat." srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!yE21!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F6f8693da-5fa2-46ce-a0b5-08a49b5c32a6_1200x1800.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!yE21!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F6f8693da-5fa2-46ce-a0b5-08a49b5c32a6_1200x1800.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!yE21!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F6f8693da-5fa2-46ce-a0b5-08a49b5c32a6_1200x1800.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!yE21!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F6f8693da-5fa2-46ce-a0b5-08a49b5c32a6_1200x1800.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" fetchpriority="high"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg role="img" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><title></title><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 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If you&#8217;re making huevos rancheros for several people you can make them one at a time (each one only takes a few minutes), or build them on a rimmed baking sheet so you can cook several at one time.</p><p>If you want to take this recipe one step further, start with <a href="https://www.rebeccablackwell.com/p/how-to-make-homemade-corn-tortillas-b0d">homemade corn tortillas</a>! If you have a tortilla press, a batch of homemade corn tortillas takes less than 20 minutes, start to finish, and are incomparably better to the packaged store-bought variety.</p><p><em><strong>*No recipe required:</strong></em> As with all no recipe required dishes, this is more of a formula than a recipe. Use more or less of anything and swap out the vegetables, kind of salsa and cheese, type of beans as you like.</p><div class="recipe-embed" data-attrs="{&quot;id&quot;:9592}" data-component-name="RecipeToDOM"></div><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!jyEl!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F27443960-2c83-4527-a429-def89a13124a_5472x3648.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!jyEl!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F27443960-2c83-4527-a429-def89a13124a_5472x3648.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!jyEl!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F27443960-2c83-4527-a429-def89a13124a_5472x3648.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!jyEl!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F27443960-2c83-4527-a429-def89a13124a_5472x3648.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!jyEl!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F27443960-2c83-4527-a429-def89a13124a_5472x3648.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!jyEl!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F27443960-2c83-4527-a429-def89a13124a_5472x3648.jpeg" width="1456" height="971" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/27443960-2c83-4527-a429-def89a13124a_5472x3648.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:971,&quot;width&quot;:1456,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:17873312,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;A cast iron skillet filled with huevos rancheros topped with a soft egg and slices of avocado. &quot;,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:false,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:&quot;https://www.rebeccablackwell.com/i/187803396?img=https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F27443960-2c83-4527-a429-def89a13124a_5472x3648.jpeg&quot;,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="A cast iron skillet filled with huevos rancheros topped with a soft egg and slices of avocado. " title="A cast iron skillet filled with huevos rancheros topped with a soft egg and slices of avocado. " srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!jyEl!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F27443960-2c83-4527-a429-def89a13124a_5472x3648.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!jyEl!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F27443960-2c83-4527-a429-def89a13124a_5472x3648.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!jyEl!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F27443960-2c83-4527-a429-def89a13124a_5472x3648.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!jyEl!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F27443960-2c83-4527-a429-def89a13124a_5472x3648.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div 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srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!0zCV!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fe52b4c4d-abee-408a-a3dc-1000973f3c1a_1200x1200.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!0zCV!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fe52b4c4d-abee-408a-a3dc-1000973f3c1a_1200x1200.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!0zCV!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fe52b4c4d-abee-408a-a3dc-1000973f3c1a_1200x1200.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!0zCV!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fe52b4c4d-abee-408a-a3dc-1000973f3c1a_1200x1200.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!0zCV!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fe52b4c4d-abee-408a-a3dc-1000973f3c1a_1200x1200.jpeg" width="1200" height="1200" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/e52b4c4d-abee-408a-a3dc-1000973f3c1a_1200x1200.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:1200,&quot;width&quot;:1200,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:867388,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;A stack of warm, soft homemade flour tortillas.&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:true,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:&quot;https://www.rebeccablackwell.com/i/187803396?img=https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fe52b4c4d-abee-408a-a3dc-1000973f3c1a_1200x1200.jpeg&quot;,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="A stack of warm, soft homemade flour tortillas." title="A stack of warm, soft homemade flour tortillas." srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!0zCV!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fe52b4c4d-abee-408a-a3dc-1000973f3c1a_1200x1200.jpeg 424w, 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y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p><em>Soft, warm homemade tortillas are one of the <strong>best things</strong> in the whole wide world. </em>Combine that with how <em>easy they are to make</em> and flour tortillas from scratch becomes one of the few life decisions for which there can be no regrets.</p><p>Unless you eat them all yourself. 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