Gathering Flavors: A Culinary Journal by Dena Testa Bray

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Dessert, Eggs, Fruit, Herbs, Summer, Gluten-FreeDena Testa BrayJune 04, 2019Eggs, Custard, Gathering Flavors

Buttermilk & Honey Custard

A perfect complement to summer fruits.

Dessert, Eggs, Fruit, Herbs, Summer, Gluten-FreeDena Testa BrayJune 04, 2019Eggs, Custard, Gathering Flavors
Buttermilk & Honey Custard
Dena Testa BrayDecember 18, 2018

Cheesecake, Shakshuka, Salads & More

A few favorites.

Dena Testa BrayDecember 18, 2018
Cheesecake, Shakshuka,  Salads & More
Apples, Baked Item, Dessert, WinterDena Testa BrayDecember 14, 2018Amanda Hesser, New York Times Recipes

Teddie's Apple Cake

A classic for any season—Amanda Hesser’s 2007 Recipe

Apples, Baked Item, Dessert, WinterDena Testa BrayDecember 14, 2018Amanda Hesser, New York Times Recipes
Teddie's Apple Cake
Baked Item, Chocolate, Cookies, Fall, Gluten-FreeDena Testa BrayNovember 12, 2018Kripalu, Brownies, Chocolate brownie4 Comments

Triple Chocolate Brownie Recovery Bites

Flourless and gluten free. Perfect for after a walk or workout.

Baked Item, Chocolate, Cookies, Fall, Gluten-FreeDena Testa BrayNovember 12, 2018Kripalu, Brownies, Chocolate brownie4 Comments
Triple Chocolate Brownie Recovery Bites
Fall, Main Course, Side Dish or Appetizer, Summer, VegetarianDena Testa BrayOctober 23, 2018Farmer's Market Cooking, Eggplant, Tomatoes

Roasted Baby Eggplant with Fresh Tomato Sauce

A rich fall treat.

Fall, Main Course, Side Dish or Appetizer, Summer, VegetarianDena Testa BrayOctober 23, 2018Farmer's Market Cooking, Eggplant, Tomatoes
Roasted Baby Eggplant with Fresh Tomato Sauce
Dena Testa BrayOctober 10, 2018Fall Foliage, New England12 Comments

Fall Foliage 2018

A loss and a gift.

Dena Testa BrayOctober 10, 2018Fall Foliage, New England12 Comments
Fall Foliage 2018
Berries, Summer, Vegetarian, VeganDena Testa BrayJuly 30, 2018berries, summer, summer salad, Fenway, Diana Henry

Mixed Berries in Grenadine with Mint

Simple summer fare.

Berries, Summer, Vegetarian, VeganDena Testa BrayJuly 30, 2018berries, summer, summer salad, Fenway, Diana Henry
Mixed Berries in Grenadine with Mint
Dessert, Gluten-Free, Herbs, Salad, Summer, Vegan, VegetarianDena Testa BrayJuly 05, 2018watermelon, salad, summer foods4 Comments

Watermelon Salad with Basil

Refreshing for summer.

Dessert, Gluten-Free, Herbs, Salad, Summer, Vegan, VegetarianDena Testa BrayJuly 05, 2018watermelon, salad, summer foods4 Comments
Watermelon Salad with Basil
Gluten-Free, Greens, Herbs, Main Course, Seafood, SpringDena Testa BrayJune 14, 2018Spring Greens, swordfish16 Comments

Grilled Swordfish with Spring Herb Salad

Fragrant, light, and flavorful.

Gluten-Free, Greens, Herbs, Main Course, Seafood, SpringDena Testa BrayJune 14, 2018Spring Greens, swordfish16 Comments
Grilled Swordfish with Spring Herb Salad
Baked Item, Cake, Dessert, Summer, SpringDena Testa BrayMay 16, 2018Diana Henry, baking, lavender

Lemon & Lavender Cake Revisited

A perfect cake for any season.

Baked Item, Cake, Dessert, Summer, SpringDena Testa BrayMay 16, 2018Diana Henry, baking, lavender
Lemon & Lavender Cake Revisited
Instant Pot, Vegan, Vegetarian, SpringDena Testa BrayApril 25, 2018Boston's North End, White Beans, Spring Colors

Tender White Beans with Broccoli & Red Pepper Flakes

Colorful & delicious.

Instant Pot, Vegan, Vegetarian, SpringDena Testa BrayApril 25, 2018Boston's North End, White Beans, Spring Colors
Tender White Beans with Broccoli & Red Pepper Flakes
Dena Testa BrayApril 19, 2018Spring Recipes

More Recipes For Mud Season

With tastes & colors to get you thru until spring truly arrives.

Dena Testa BrayApril 19, 2018Spring Recipes
More Recipes For Mud Season
Baked Item, Cake, Cheese, Dessert, Spring, Instant PotDena Testa BrayMarch 31, 2018Spring, cheesecake, Melissa Clark2 Comments

Melissa Clark's Vanilla Cheesecake

Simply wonderful.

Baked Item, Cake, Cheese, Dessert, Spring, Instant PotDena Testa BrayMarch 31, 2018Spring, cheesecake, Melissa Clark2 Comments
Melissa Clark's Vanilla Cheesecake
Baked Item, Breakfast, Winter, BreadDena Testa BrayMarch 20, 2018englis muffins, baking

Whole Wheat English Muffins

Simply delicous.

Baked Item, Breakfast, Winter, BreadDena Testa BrayMarch 20, 2018englis muffins, baking
Whole Wheat English Muffins
Herbs, Soup or Stew, Winter, YogurtDena Testa BrayMarch 07, 2018Instant Pot Soup, cauliflower

Cauliflower and Herb Soup

A rich and nourishing winter dish.

Herbs, Soup or Stew, Winter, YogurtDena Testa BrayMarch 07, 2018Instant Pot Soup, cauliflower
Cauliflower and Herb Soup
Eggs, Vegetarian, Winter, YogurtDena Testa BrayFebruary 01, 2018shakshuka, eggs, menemen

Shakshuka: Turkish Eggs & Peppers

Fabulous.

Eggs, Vegetarian, Winter, YogurtDena Testa BrayFebruary 01, 2018shakshuka, eggs, menemen
Shakshuka: Turkish Eggs & Peppers
Main Course, Meat, Winter, Soup or StewDena Testa BrayJanuary 23, 2018stew, Diana Henry

Georgian Lamb Stew

Perfect for a cold winter day.

Main Course, Meat, Winter, Soup or StewDena Testa BrayJanuary 23, 2018stew, Diana Henry
Georgian Lamb Stew
Baked Item, Cake, Dessert, WinterDena Testa BrayJanuary 09, 2018Yotam Ottolenghi, strawberries3 Comments

Strawberry & Vanilla Mini-cakes

Perfectly moist little gems.

Baked Item, Cake, Dessert, WinterDena Testa BrayJanuary 09, 2018Yotam Ottolenghi, strawberries3 Comments
Strawberry & Vanilla Mini-cakes
Baked Item, Cake, Dessert, Fruit, WinterDena Testa BrayDecember 14, 2017Pears, Nigel Slater2 Comments

Cinnamon Pear Cake

Moist, rich, & delicious.

Baked Item, Cake, Dessert, Fruit, WinterDena Testa BrayDecember 14, 2017Pears, Nigel Slater2 Comments
Cinnamon Pear Cake
Baked Item, Breakfast, WinterDena Testa BrayDecember 05, 2017Parsnip, Muffins2 Comments

Parsnip Muffins with Apple Cider Glaze

Moist. Simple. Seasonal. Delicious.

Baked Item, Breakfast, WinterDena Testa BrayDecember 05, 2017Parsnip, Muffins2 Comments
Parsnip Muffins with Apple Cider Glaze
Dena Testa BrayNovember 15, 2017Thanksgiving4 Comments

Thanksgiving 2017

Have a wonderful holiday all.

Dena Testa BrayNovember 15, 2017Thanksgiving4 Comments
Thanksgiving 2017
Baked Item, Cheese, Eggs, Fall, Main Course, Tart or Pie, VegetarianDena Testa BrayNovember 08, 2017tart, Deborah Madison2 Comments

Deborah Madison's Fragrant Onion Tart

Rich and delicious. 

Baked Item, Cheese, Eggs, Fall, Main Course, Tart or Pie, VegetarianDena Testa BrayNovember 08, 2017tart, Deborah Madison2 Comments
Deborah Madison's Fragrant Onion Tart
Apples, Fall, Potatoes, VegetarianDena Testa BrayOctober 25, 2017Sweet Potatoes, Fall Foliage, Fall2 Comments

Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes

A grounding dish with the colors & flavors of fall.

Apples, Fall, Potatoes, VegetarianDena Testa BrayOctober 25, 2017Sweet Potatoes, Fall Foliage, Fall2 Comments
Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes
Baked Item, FallDena Testa BrayOctober 13, 2017Scone, Fall Foliage, coconut2 Comments

Coconut & Brown Sugar Scones

Enjoy them for Sunday brunch or a holiday breakfast.

Baked Item, FallDena Testa BrayOctober 13, 2017Scone, Fall Foliage, coconut2 Comments
Coconut & Brown Sugar Scones
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