6 Vibrant Recipes from Michael Pollan
For years the writer has told us what to put on our plates. Now he's learning what cooking is really all about: slowing down, enjoying the process and filling the kitchen with family and friends
Recipes by Michael Pollan
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Crab Toast Canapés
A bright, herbaceous canapé of crab on toast gets its zing from preserved lemon rind.
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Vinegar-Braised Chicken
This tangy, bright chicken is braised in red wine vinegar and tomatoes.
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Vegetable Salad with Salsa Verde
A salad of cauliflower, beets and leeks is tossed with salsa verde.
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Kale with Onions and Pine Nuts
Sautéed kale is dressed up with onions, red pepper flakes and toasted pine nuts.
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Parsley Potatoes
Pollan seasons red potatoes seasoned with parsley and ground black pepper.
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Roasted Pears with Ricotta and Honey
This healthy dessert tastes just as delicious as chocolate cake.
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From the April 2013 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine