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garlic free filipino adobo chicken thighs with sweet potatoes & cauliflower rice

Recipe 03.25.2021

I’ve become completely obsessed with this recipe lately. It is sweet and salty, a little zesty, totally gratifying and filling without being heavy. The chicken thighs are braised in a magic sauce until they shred and soak up that sauce… Then you spoon it over cauliflower rice and steamed sweet potatoes and finish with some lime juice and cilantro… it’s also incredible heated up for leftovers. Click for Recipe!

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simple braised collard greens

Recipe 01.12.21

There is nothing better in the Winter than braised greens- they are versatile and nutritious! I often get bored of sautéed kale or wilted spinach but I never tire of collard greens. They are more substantial than other wilted greens and texturally, I think more interesting because of the meaty rib. I think they are perfect with steamed sweet potatoes and a pan seared chicken thigh… Before I get ahead of myself- here is the easy recipe for braised collard greens. Click here for Recipe!

Whole30, Paleo, Gluten Free, Dairy Free

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cilantro chimichurri

Recipe 01.04.2021

This cilantro chimichurri is my go-to condiment for almost everything; eggs, sweet potatoes, squash, ground beef and chicken, to name a few.  I have modified the original authentic Argentinian sauce because I cannot handle raw garlic and my husband despises parsley, I also find that lemon juice really livens it up instead of vinegar.  This sauce extremely easy to make; you basically throw all 5 of the ingredients into a food processor and press pulse a few times.  You won’t be sorry, Click here for recipe!

Whole30, Paleo, Gluten Free, Dairy Free

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no knead pizza dough

Recipe | 04.07.2020

I’ve had a little extra time on my hands lately since shelter in place came into our lives a few weeks ago. I’m not usually one for dough recipes, despite my pastry arts training and years of working in kitchens, however, this one is a winner. Any no knead recipe that works is a true champion in my book, it takes a lot of the stress out of dough for me! Pizza has always been a favorite comfort food for me and being able to top it with things that I choose absolutely helps with dietary restrictions. I hope this recipe brings you a little comfort, too!

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baja shrimp cakes with lime cilantro slaw

Recipe | 03.30.2018

This shrimp cake recipe has been haunting me for weeks!  Recipe development can be a long and repetitious road.  My husband would run in the opposite direction every time I would pull another bag of shrimp from the chest freezer.  But alas, it has finally happened!  I have found the PERFECT combination of herbs, spices and shrimp to give you the crazy good and addictive Baja Shrimp Cakes with Lime Cilantro Slaw…   just in time for you to pick up some ingredients on this fine Friday afternoon to make them for Saturday or Sunday brunch! Click for recipe (Whole30, Paleo, Dairy and Gluten Free)

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beef stew with baby potatoes

Recipe | 03.21.2018

It’s Spring, right!  Ha ha.  Not so much. New York City is currently getting blasted by yet another Nor’Easter, blanketing everything with a brand new layer of snow and ice.  There’s something about a good snow storm that makes me think of childhood.  There was a storm in the eighties where we lost power for days and I remember my Mom making beef stew by candle light.  Cooking in the dimly lit kitchen seemed so adventurous to me as a six year old!  Perhaps this has solidified my own personal obsession with dystopian films but it certainly has engrained a love for beef stew into my heart (and stomach) I think my Momma always dredged her beef in flour but this is really not necessary.  I’ve taken a traditional winter time dish and made it even tastier and gluten free to boot!  This recipe is super rich and decadent yet simple and you’ll wish you made a double batch.  I want to eat this everyday… You will too… click for recipe   (Whole30 compliant, can be Paleo if you don’t serve over potatoes, you would just want to double the recipe)

Click here for recipe | 03.21.2018


One year anniversary

One year ago I clicked the little button that made the Land + Fare Blog live. To celebrate, I have revamped the very first recipe and just in time for St Patrick's Day!  So if you're sick of corned beef and cabbage already you can still be festive with this very orange and slightly green delicious soup. 

Click here for recipe | 03.15.2018

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greek chicken burger salads

I don’t know about you all, but I’ve been craving greens lately.  As the snow continues to fall, it seems that one would never tire of soups and stews, but alas, the time has come for me.  I’ve also grown a little tired of topping my salads with baked or seared chicken breast. To remedy that I am presenting to all of you seasonally bummed out folks a super delicious salad recipe so reminiscent of Spring you may forget all about your winter coats.

Greek Chicken Burger Salads have been my jam this week as they are easily prepared ahead of time and the burgers keep well for reheating or eating cold (I like to eat mine with a little avocado) and they are fresh, clean and so addicting you’ll be asking yourself if two burgers on one salad are too many… Click Here for Recipe | 02.07.2018


silky navy beans with braised collards

It’s been six months since my last post… Happy New Year!   There was so much to do and so little time that Land & Fare, unfortunately, had to sit out the last round. With working 2 jobs and the holidays I just couldn't find the time! The good news is that I am back and have lots of wintry time to dedicate to developing content for the blog which includes some recipes that I’ve been working on… Such as the soul warming, vegan, delicious Silky Navy Bean and Braised Collard Greens, which is truly bliss in a bowl.         Click Here for Recipe | 01.30.2018


Seared salmon with thai bok choi

It’s finally happening!!! The Farmers Market and my CSA are finally packed to the gills with fresh produce!  Here in Upstate New York, we’re a little behind the times weather wise, which means that I look at NYC foodie Instagram feeds and get super jealous at how early some vegetables are available! In my neck of the woods we are just beginning to get full production of brassicas such as savoy cabbage, bok choi and broccoli, which makes me jump up and down with glee, because who doesn’t like sautéed, wilted or grilled cabbage sides?  I’ve been a little obsessed lately with sautéed bok choi and seared salmon....  Click here for Recipe  |  07.20.2017


oahu - a little guide on 

where to eat + swim

Tomorrow is the first day of SUMMER!!!  I might be overly excited about this, but after such a long winter and then a cold wet Spring, I sure am ready for some hot, hot, heat on the beach.  Which reminds me of one of the reasons I survived this winter... Hawaii...  Let's take a little trip together... Let's get amped up for beach weather, beach food and beach cocktails...                                                     Let's go to Hawaii...

Click for Guide | 06.20.2017


-curb appeal-

when you give a gardening girl a house

Albeit a little late (I was hoping to post this in May when it was still cold), this is the first post in a 2 part article on curb appeal and foundation plantings for your home!  I'm a serious nester, mean with a paint brush and well educated in horticulture so I hope some of these stories will inspire or at least entertain you!  I believe that one project generally leads to another and that the "renovation" category will inevitably be tied to many other categories, such as gardening!  Variety is exciting, right?  

Click here to read Part 1: Scrape and Paint | 06.13.2017


Spring chicken soup

yummy whole30 compliant dinner for cool spring nights

Spring has finally sprung! Or at least it feels like it, which means, in between house and garden projects, I have been inspired by these still cool evenings to make a warming but light, spring-y soup with lots of veggies and organic chicken which is gluten free and Whole30 compliant.  Having just started a Whole30 for the month of May with my Mom, I like to bulk up this soup with as many veggies as possible, , however, for those not on Whole30, this soup can totally be bolstered with a scoopful of cooked wild rice blend of your choice for a heartier version...  click here to read more

recipe| 05.02.2017


 

liquid gold

carrot ginger squash soup + curried turkey meatballs

recipe | 03.17.2017

 


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Hello! I'm Julia. Welcome to Land & Fare, where all of my favorite food, wine, projects and places are featured all in one place! Having been out of the restaurant industry for some time now, I needed a place to re-connect with food which is how Land and Fare was born. Old habits die hard, years of working in & around kitchens left a mark on me that I hope will be enjoyable for you! Please don't hesitate to contact me with comments or questions via the contact page or to find out more about me, navigate to the about page.


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Carrot ginger squash soup + curried turkey meatballs

I found this recipe a few months ago while searching for Whole30 compliant dinners, however, it has now been gloriously transformed into a simpler, yummier version which is free of lactose, gluten and grain but never free of flavor! 

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