Cheese / Main Dishes / Pasta / Vegetables

Baked Orzo with Mozzarella and Oregano

Don't let the name turn you off and don't let the photo fool you. This is one of the best baked pasta dishes I have ever made, or eaten for…

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October 19, 2012

Side Dish / Vegetables

Beets in a Sweet Thyme Balsamic Glaze

Looking for a new and different way to prepare beets? Are you a fan of balsamic vinegar? If so, this is the recipe for you, and it's really simple. It's…

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October 1, 2012

Breakfast/Brunch / Eggs / Main Dishes / Vegetables

Frittata with Red Peppers and Peas

  I really enjoy omelets for breakfast and every now and then I love a frittata for dinner. I found this recipe in the NY Times and just happened to…

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September 29, 2012

Pork / Side Dish / Vegetables

German Potato Salad

I found this recipe over the summer and made it for a dinner party, but we ate it all and I didn't have a chance to photograph it. I have…

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September 25, 2012

Main Dishes / Rice/Grains / Side Dish / Vegetables

Mediterranean Eggplant and Barley Salad

This salad is delicious, but I won't lie, it's fairly time-consuming to make.  There are lots of steps, lots of chopping and quite a bit of time needed. This is…

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September 18, 2012

Nuts / Side Dish / Vegetables

Green Bean Salad

When I was growing up, my mom used to make a string bean salad that consisted of blanched green beans, tossed with a jar of Italian salad dressing. She'd keep…

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September 13, 2012

Main Dishes / Side Dish / Vegetables

Grilled Tofu with Homemade Barbecue Sauce

I made this the other night in my continued quest to find something vegetarian for my son to eat.   As I've mentioned before, he can't stand the thought of…

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September 4, 2012

Cheese / Eggs / Main Dishes / Pasta / Vegetables

Spinach and Ricotta Lasagna

My sister-in-law moved from Shelter Island to Chapel Hill, NC and we had a farewell dinner for her.   I wanted to make something in advance that I could throw into…

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September 3, 2012

Appetizer / Snacks / Vegetables

Roasted Tomatillo Salsa

I made this as an appetizer yesterday for our dinner guests. I finally received some tomatillos from the CSA (not too many were distributed this year) and this seemed like…

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September 2, 2012

Beans / Cheese / Side Dish / Vegetables

Spicy Grilled Corn Salad with Black Beans and Feta

This is one of those delicious summer salads that don't photograph well.  Don't be deceived - this tastes incredible.  This is one of my favorite salads this summer.   If you're…

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August 23, 2012