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Kale and White Beans on Roasted Eggplant
While I often serve kale raw, I also like to enjoy it warm from time to time. I don’t cook it to death, just long enough for it to slightly wilt and soak up the flavorings in the pan. In this case, … Continue reading
Fairy Tale Eggplant Caponata
Most cultures in the world can claim a version (or versions for that matter) of a vegetable stew featuring eggplant, pepper, onion, and tomato. Ratatouille from the South of France is undoubtedly the most famous, thanks in no small part to the animated movie of … Continue reading
Cucumber Agua Refrescante
The cucumbers just keep on a-coming. So too then will the cucumber recipes. I try to steer away from sugary juices and sodas but, with this heat, a cooling drink of some sort is a necessity. Of course, there’s always water. … Continue reading
Deconstructed Breakfast Parfait with Sweet and Salty Granola
The classic breakfast parfait. If you’ve frequented a Starbucks in the last several years (or for that matter, a McDonalds), you know what I’m referring to here. It’s a simple layered dish of yogurt, fruit, and granola. And it’s a ubiquitous … Continue reading
Avocado, Tomato, and Corn Salad with Creamy Tomatillo Vinaigrette
Tomatillos arrived this week! My husband (who you may remember, hails from New Mexico) cannot be happier. So for his birthday this week, I’ve cooked up this roasty, toasty, creamy tomatillo vinaigrette. It’s a super versatile dressing that is lovely on just about … Continue reading
Tzatziki (aka What do I do with all these cucumbers?)
Chances are, at this point in the summer, you’ve got plenty of cucumbers rolling around your vegetable crisper. In my home, that is a very good thing. My two boys cannot get enough of cucumber. I don’t think there is … Continue reading
Zucchini Blossom Quesadillas
Beautiful squash and zucchini blossoms are examples of nature’s finest handiwork. And unlike most edible flowers, which are lovely to look at but fairly nondescript in a dish (think nasturtiums on that beautifully composed restaurant salad), these pretty blossoms are absolutely, positively delicious … Continue reading
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Squash Ribbons with Prosciutto
Squash and zucchini season has commenced! In about three weeks I’ll probably reach my saturation point but for now, I’m reveling in its essential “summerness.” There’s really no end to the recipes you can create with these versatile veggies. Think, ratatouille, … Continue reading
Strawberry Mint Granita
Enjoying an icy cold popsicle on a hot summer day is undoubtedly one of the great joys of youth. What child of the seventies doesn’t recall fondly the electric kaleidoscope of Fla Vor Ice and Bomb Pops? Alas, we all … Continue reading
5-Spice Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry
In addition to belonging to a vegetable and fruit cooperative, I also happen to be a member of a meat share. A friend of mine has a family farm in Minnesota and a few years back he hit upon the idea of … Continue reading
the ripe earth 