Cheese / Nuts / Salads / Vegetables

“Use a Spoon” Chopped Salad

My brother came down from Boston to participate in the NYC Triathlon on Saturday and we traditionally host a pasta dinner for him and any of his friends that are…

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July 9, 2012

Main Dishes / Poultry / Sandwiches / Vegetables

Thai Curry Turkey Burgers

We arrived on Shelter Island yesterday early evening. It was gorgeous outside, the sun was shining and it was hot, but not too hot. I had a hankering to turn…

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July 7, 2012

Dairy / Main Dishes / Poultry / Vegetables

Chicken Florentine Style

Ok, so this isn't the best picture, I didn't arrange the dish very well, but boy was this a great dinner. I can't wait to make it again. The sauce…

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June 26, 2012

Main Dishes / Salads / Shellfish / Vegetables

Shrimp and Snow Pea Salad

If you like shrimp and you're in the mood for a light, refreshing summer dish, this is it. The flavors in this salad are bright, it has a lot of…

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June 21, 2012

Eggs / Main Dishes / Shellfish / Uncategorized / Vegetables

Crab Cakes with Sweet Red Pepper Dressing

I have had a container of lump crab meat kicking around my refrigerator for months now. When I bought it, the expiration date was about a year out. The crab…

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June 18, 2012

Fruit / Salads / Side Dish / Vegetables

Avocado–Mango Salad (Saladu Awooka àk Mango )

This is a Senegalese salad recipe which is a perfect summer side dish. The savory avocado, parsley and jalapeno are a nice contrast to the sweet mango and orange. I…

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June 4, 2012

Salads / Side Dish / Vegetables

Tzatziki Potato Salad

I love a good potato salad in the summer. I also love trying new recipes, so this tzatziki potato salad was the perfect combination. Tzatziki is a Greek/Turkish sauce that's…

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May 31, 2012

Nuts / Soups / Vegetables

Tomato Peanut Soup

  When I worked downtown, I would often grab lunch at Hale and Hearty Soup, a place that offered about 10 different kinds of soup each day. My favorite was…

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May 29, 2012

Beans / Main Dishes / Pork / Side Dish / Vegetables

Kale with Bacon and Cannellini Beans

My friend Becky gave me this recipe. She raved about it, and for good reason - it's an incredible side dish. I tend to be skeptical about bitter greens like…

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May 24, 2012

Appetizer / Side Dish / Vegetables

Indian-Style Mustard Greens

  The CSA that I belong to on Shelter Island has its first distribution over Memorial Day weekend. I'm responsible for contributing the recipes to the weekly newsletter, so you'll…

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May 20, 2012