Heirloom Tomatoes with Cashew Ricotta

Posted on August 11, 2016AuthorDawn Cassidy

While I enjoy a plant-heavy diet, as most of you know, I am not vegan. There are very few foods that I just blanket won’t eat. One of my favorite summer indulgences is heirloom tomatoes with burrata. And holy smokes, do I love a good burrata. It’s so creamy and decadent but it’s definitely not the sort of thing that I want to eat all the time.

I wanted to create a healthy riff on the dish, something that I could eat everyday. And that is how this dish, heirloom tomatoes with cashew ricotta, was born. read more

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Roasted Sweet Potato Wedges with Chermoula

Posted on August 9, 2016AuthorDawn Cassidy

These roasted sweet potato wedges with chermoula are a winner! You should know that I have a slight chermoula obsession. Chermoula, in case you are not familiar with it, is like a Moroccan chimichurri. There is something about that combination of parsley and cilantro together with saffron, paprika, garlic and lemon that just gets me every time. read more

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Classic Guacamole

Posted on August 2, 2016AuthorDawn Cassidy

People are particular about their guacamole, I tell you! They have o-pin-ions. Put yourself out there with a guac recipe and prepare to get into a throwdown. It’s almost as bad as talking about politics. So before I give you my guacamole recipe, can we come together as one and just agree that guacamole is awesome? And that maybe, just maybe, there is no single way to make it? With that said, I stand behind this guac 100%. It’s seriously amazing, refreshingly simple and just what you need for your Taco Tuesday. read more

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Lentil Salad

Posted on July 26, 2016AuthorDawn Cassidy

How have I been existing without this lentil salad in my life!? If you have been following Kitchen Below Canal on Instagram, you might know that I have been in St. Barts for the majority of the last couple of weeks. I documented many of my favorite dishes on the island but there were loads of others that didn’t make the cut for reasons that had nothing to do with the food itself – the quality of the photographs, the desire to not be the person who over-posts, whatever. But when I looked back at my photos, I realized that one of my favorite spots to eat on the island wasn’t in my pics at all. read more

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Grilled Chicken Salad with Creamy Chipotle Lime Dressing

Posted on July 14, 2016AuthorDawn Cassidy

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This grilled chicken salad with chipotle lime dressing is locked and loaded and ready for you to serve up this summer! Dive in. It could be your lunch tomorrow.

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Crudites with Vegan Creamy Herb Dip

Posted on July 4, 2016AuthorDawn Cassidy

Happy 4th of July, everyone! I hope you are celebrating somewhere great with family and friends! Actually, anyplace is great as long as you are with family and friends, right? If you’re with the people you love, that is everything.

We are here in New York this weekend. We were originally planning to hit the road but instead, we are heading out a week from now in search of much needed surf, sand and sun. We are celebrating, nonetheless, and we kicked things off with this gorgeous platter of crudités with some pretty fab vegan creamy herb dip. If you know me well, you know that I love a good dip. This one is one of the best! It’s one of those things I serve again and again and again. No matter the crowd, the dip is always gone, so I feel safe in telling you it’s a winner! read more

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Cold Avocado Cucumber Soup

Posted on June 30, 2016June 30, 2016AuthorDawn Cassidy

Cold avocado cucumber soup is my summer comfort food. I’m a huge fan of cold soups in general but this one – so creamy and satisfying – has a special place in my heart. read more

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Roast Chipotle-Lime Side of Salmon with Stone Fruit Salsa

Posted on June 28, 2016AuthorDawn Cassidy

Roast chipotle-lime side of salmon with stone fruit salsa. Where do I even begin!? The first thing you should know is that historically, I haven’t particularly cared for stone fruit. Maybe not the best way to lead in but it’s true. My least favorite category of fruit for sure. I know that I am supposed to like it. How can you be from Louisiana and not like peach cobbler, for example? It was practically the eleventh commandment where I grew up. Thou shalt enjoy gumbo, jambalaya, po-boys and peach cobbler. I love the first three but the fourth – mmm, not so much.

But while you might not be able to sell me on peach cobbler, I am coming around on stone fruit. This salmon dish is crazy good. And the salsa? Oh-my-freaking-seasonal-goodness-you-need-to-make-this-right-now. read more

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Red Cabbage Slaw

Posted on June 26, 2016July 1, 2016AuthorDawn Cassidy

The coleslaw of my youth was a soggy sweet mess but this red cabbage slaw is the mad good. Plus, it’s so loaded with nutrients and antioxidants that you’re practically guaranteed to glow from the inside out. I think this may have just won a slaw beauty pageant. 😉 Definitely ready for it’s closeup! read more

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Heirloom Tomato Frittata with Spinach and Green Onion

Posted on June 25, 2016June 25, 2016AuthorDawn Cassidy

This heirloom tomato frittata is a no brainer for an easy summer brunch. Yes, please. Sign me up. Bust this out the next time you are entertaining friends. Oohs and ahhs to follow. Healthy, hearty, delicious. read more

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