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

Beans / Cheese / Main Dishes / Pasta / Vegetables

Pasta and White Beans with Broccoli Pesto

I found this recipe in my most recent issue of Everyday Cooking by Martha Stewart.    I was flipping through the magazine the other day looking for dinner inspiration, knowing…

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May 16, 2012

Main Dishes / Vegetables

Ultimate Shepherd’s Pie

  The weather has been a little wacky in NYC this month. We had some unseasonably warm weather in March. Unfortunately that didn't continue in April, which has been quite…

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April 30, 2012

Beans / Main Dishes / Side Dish / Soups / Vegetables

Curried Lentil Stew with Potatoes

  Despite what the food looks like (I actually think it looks a little like dog food - is that terrible to say?) I found it to be incredibly delicious…

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April 20, 2012

Beans / Cheese / Main Dishes / Pasta / Vegetables

Mexican Lasagna

I really like this recipe, and I've made it twice in the last week. It's easy to throw together - it's actually the easiest lasagna I've ever made - and…

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April 9, 2012

Beans / Fruit / Main Dishes / Rice/Grains / Side Dish / Vegetables

Chipotle Quinoa with Corn and Black Beans

Ok, I think I've posted enough sweet recipes lately. Time for a change. I'm on a quinoa kick these days.   I found that Trader Joe's sells a great bag of…

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April 4, 2012

Main Dishes / Pork / Poultry / Shellfish / Vegetables

Cajun Jambalaya

Jambalaya, according to the Oxford English Dictionary, is derived from the Provençal word 'jambalaia' which means mish-mash or mixup. It also means a pilaf of rice. The other day was…

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February 17, 2012

Dairy / Main Dishes / Poultry / Vegetables

Chicken and Dumplings

I've made this recipe a couple of times now. Filling and delicious, it's pure comfort food that's great to serve on a chilly evening. We're finally having some chilly nights…

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January 16, 2012

Fruit / Nuts / Poultry / Salads / Vegetables

Spinach Salad with Chicken and Apples

I have been making this spinach salad for years - longer than I've been married actually. I have no idea where I found the recipe. I'm so happy to finally…

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January 12, 2012

Beans / Main Dishes / Vegetables

Sweet Potato and Black Bean Chili

This chili is delicious, and it's a perfect weeknight meal because it doesn't take too long to prepare.   I made it for dinner on Sunday after we had been out…

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December 18, 2011