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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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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
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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Wild Rice with Wild Greens
So, I belong to a neighborhood beach club. It’s rustic and beautiful and a great place to meet up with friends all summer long. Usually, we end up meeting up around dinner time so the kids can have an early … Continue reading
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Tagged baby lettuce, lemon dressing, pea shoots, rice, salad, side, wild rice
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Noodles with Carrots and Asian Greens
When I lived in Australia, I used to make salads like this one all the time. Asian greens of all stripes, from gai lan to choy sum, were available at every supermarket or green grocer. In the States, however, getting … Continue reading
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Tagged Asian greens, capellini, carrots, fish sauce, green onion, noodle salad, noodles, salad, sesame, side, vermicelli
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Beet Tabbouleh
Herbs are everywhere you look at this time of year. Farmers’ markets and CSA baskets are brimming with them and gardens are positively taken over with the lush likes of parsley, mint, and basil. Seems like a good time to serve … Continue reading
A Little Side of Green
It is quite a challenge getting enough green veg into your diet during the winter months. Frozen peas anyone? Luckily hearty kale and chard can still be found floating around at the markets here and there. This kale greens saute cannot be simpler. … Continue reading
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Tagged kale, kale greens, red pepper flakes, saute, side, vegetarian
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Sausage and Fig Stuffing
The food story that is virtually impossible to ignore throughout the month of November is, of course, Thanksgiving. In light of that, I thought I’d share some recipes with you that may help you get through the terrors of hosting … Continue reading
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
the ripe earth 