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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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Tagged chile, Mexican, poblano, quesadilla, squash blossom, zucchini blossom, zucchini flower
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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
World Cup Shrimp
Futbol fever has taken over my household and the gorgeous images of the World Cup host country Brazil have ignited our imaginations. To complement our viewing of the beautiful games, I’ve developed this spicy shrimp dish based on the Brazilian recipe for coconut … Continue reading
Curried Deviled Pullet Eggs
You may not realize this, but even chickens have a learning curve. Apparently they are not born expert egg layers. Hence, pullet eggs, the small eggs produced by young hens just entering the family egg laying business. Because of their diminutive … Continue reading
Indian-spiced Kohlrabi Salad
I was happy to find that krazy kohlrabi had arrived in my CSA basket this week. In my humble opinion, this freaky looking veggie is the oft-overlooked gem of the cabbage family. When the weather heats up, I love a no-cook … Continue reading
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Tagged cantaloupe, Indian, kohlrabi, lime dressing, salad, watercress
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Chickpea and Purslane Salad with Sumac-Scented Lamb
This recipe features a few ingredients with which most people are not terribly familiar. But rest assured, they are all pretty accessible and they each add something unique to the mix. First off, there is purslane, a green that I hadn’t come … Continue reading
Cool Cucumber and Purslane Soup
Chilled cucumber soup on a hot summer day is such a refreshing treat. But to be honest, it can be a bit one note. In mulling over new and interesting ways to use the lovely purslane I received from my CSA, my … Continue reading
the ripe earth 