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Zucchini Slaw
Hamburgers, grilled chicken, sausage, and steak. These are the mainstays of outdoor summer cooking. And keeping them from getting stale by the end of July can be tricky after the ninth or tenth barbecue. That’s where fresh and bountiful … Continue reading
When Life Gives You Apples…
I love cookbooks. I guess that must come as no surprise but I think it warrants stating. Even though I rarely “cook from a book,” I love to while away the hours flipping through their pages. So when I recently … Continue reading
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Tagged apples, applesauce, baked apples, cinnamon, sauces, sides, star anise
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Duck Breast with Chinese Style Plums
I developed this recipe quite a few weeks ago and then promptly forgot all about it. Forgot about it, that is, until I went to dinner with my brother and sister last night and my brother ordered a delicious-looking crispy … 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
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
Beet Relish Summertime Topping
I’m pleased to announce that baby beets have made their debut at the farmers’ markets. I love the small baby beets of late spring. I find them sweeter and a little less “in your face earthy” than their autumn cousins. … Continue reading
the ripe earth 