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Pasta Tossed with Sugar Pumpkin Puree
Pumpkins are on just about every front porch this time of year. But rarely do you see them in the kitchen. And that’s a shame. Because little sugar pumpkins are really very tasty and versatile. They certainly live up to … Continue reading
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Tagged Autumn, Italian, pasta, pumpkin, spaghetti, sugar pumpkin
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Warm Potato and French Bean Salad
This is the type of salad that’s perfect for the cooler nights of late summer and early autumn. Because it’s best served warm, it’s just the right side for a crisp, clear night. Be sure to let the dressing soak … Continue reading
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Tagged baby potatoes, beans, French salad, green beans, haricot vert, potato, salad, shallot vinaigrette, side, warm salad
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Balsamic Roasted Peppers and Tomatoes with Pancetta
This is the time of year when you don’t have to do much to your produce to bring out its great taste. Mother nature has got the flavor angle completely covered. Two of the vegetables that are at the top … Continue reading
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
Fragrant Squash Soup Shots
Getting this one in under the wire! Two more sleeps until Turkey Day so there’s still time to add this stunning soup to your feast. I love a good butternut squash soup but I often find it very heavy. This … Continue reading
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Tagged butternut squash, coconut milk, curry, soup, squash, thai, vegetarian
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Late Summer Stew
Funnily enough, the end of summer is actually my favorite part of this season. I love the cooler nights, the hint of autumn in the air, reclaiming my schedule, and the return of friends from far flung summer adventures. But, of … Continue reading
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Tagged chicken, chicken thighs, eggplant, late summer, peppers, stew, tomatoes
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Watermelon and Arugula Salad
This is a recipe that was part of a summer barbecue cooking class I taught last week. I’m happy to report that my students loved it. They especially loved how easy it was to throw together. I wasn’t going to … Continue reading
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Tagged arugula, black olives, dijon dressing, Greek salad, salad, side, watermelon
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Quick Hoisin Beef
When it comes to ground beef, Italian or Mexican-inspired dishes usually win the day. You’ve got your meatballs, you’ve got your ziti with meat sauce, and, of course, you’ve got tacos. I’m not knocking these comforting go-to dishes, but sometimes … Continue reading
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Tagged Asian, ginger, ground beef, hoisin, midweek meal, noodle dish, rice dish, scallion
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A Winter’s Salad
No matter how cold it gets (let’s face it that’s not too bloody cold this winter!), my body still craves salads, and while they may look a little different from their warm weather cousins, winter salads can be just as … Continue reading
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Tagged baby kale, baby spinach, beans, beets, dressing, Great Northern beans, red wine reduction, roasted beets, salad, vinaigrette, walnuts, white beans, winter greens
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the ripe earth 