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Alison Carroll

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There's Never Been a Better Time to Eat Olive Oil on EVERYTHING

Yes, olive oil has a season, and the freshest, most flavorful stuff is on shelves now.
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A Brothy Seafood Chowder Recipe That Eases the Way from Summer to Fall

Alison Carroll's dairy-free chowder is a perfect memory of a summer spent in Maine.
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Brothy Seafood Chowder

The homemade stock makes all the difference in this flavorful, savory, perfectly smooth chowder.
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Brothy Noodle Bowl with Mushrooms and Chiles

Alison Carroll, who developed this recipe, relies almost entirely on dry pantry staples to build depth of flavor in this superfood broth. Feel free to swap out the vermicelli for your favorite cooked grain or a different noodle—the recipe is designed to be customizable.
Lifestyle

On Breaking Food Rules and Learning to Cook the Food You Love

How Alison Carroll found balance through cooking, and the anti-inflammatory lunch bowl she craves
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How to Eat Healthy When You Live in a Rural Place

We asked Alison Carroll how she stocks her desert home in Joshua Tree.
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Ice Cream With Saffron Oil And Sesame Wafer

Steeping saffron in hot water releases its color and aroma. If you want a pretty finisher without the expense of saffron, use extra sesame seeds.
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Grilled Carrots with Cumin-Serrano Yogurt

Carrots love to burn when grilled over direct high heat; better to park them over a cooler spot on the grate and keep the cover closed if possible.
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Grilled Chicken With Herbs and Cracked Olives

Butterflying chicken transforms a hard-to-grill round bird into a flatter shape that is easier to crisp and cook through.
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Avocado Cups with Pomegranate Salsa Verde

For this avocado cups recipe, chopping pomegranate seeds breaks them up and releases their vivid color into the dressing.
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Rosy Boa Cocktail

Rose water is the little something that makes this cocktail recipe special.
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Radicchio–Stone Fruit Salad

Walnuts can get bitter if toasted too long, so remove them from the oven as soon as they turn golden brown.
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Celery Slaw with Seeds and Dates

Even the most skeptical celery eaters will be surprised by the cool, sweet, crunchy, and savory flavors that are packed into this side dish recipe.
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Charred Sweet Potatoes With Honey and Olive Oil

Japanese sweet potatoes are starchier than yams and worth seeking out. Steaming before grilling keeps them moist.
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Avocado Cups With Pomegranate Salsa Verde

Chopping pomegranate seeds breaks them up and releases their vivid color into the dressing.
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Celery Slaw with Seeds and Dates

Even the most skeptical celery eaters will be surprised by the cool, sweet, crunchy, and savory flavors that are packed into this side dish recipe.
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Grilled Carrots with Cumin-Serrano Yogurt

The tangy-spicy yogurt sauce here means no more boring carrots.
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Charred Sweet Potatoes With Honey and Olive Oil

Japanese sweet potatoes are starchier than yams and worth seeking out (Whole Foods should have them).
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Ice Cream with Saffron Oil and Sesame Wafer

Trust us, saffron oil sounds a lot fancier than it really is to make.
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Radicchio–Stone Fruit Salad

Bitter radicchio is the perfect match for sweet stone fruit in this easy salad recipe.