Side Dish / Vegetables

Grilled Eggplant Salad

I made this salad with some fresh eggplant from the CSA. It isn't the prettiest salad to look at, but boy is it delicious. I love the combination of flavors.…

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August 26, 2011

Appetizer / Cheese / Vegetables

Farmer’s Market Quesadillas

Guest Blog Post (by Kathleen,one of my best friends from MIT) Title: A Weekend in Shelter Island OR an Insider’s Guide to a StylishCuisine Dinner Party I just finished a…

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August 24, 2011

Appetizer / Pasta / Rice/Grains / Vegetables

Vegetable Summer Rolls

This is another one of my favorite recipes of the summer.     The flavors explode in your mouth when you take a bite.   There is really nothing better than…

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August 23, 2011

Dairy / Desserts / Eggs / Vegetables

Sweet Corn Gelato

About a week ago, I made some sweet corn gelato. It's served at Otto, a Mario Batali/Joe Bastianich restaurant in NYC.   It's a recipe from Meredith Kurtzman, Otto's pastry…

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August 12, 2011

Appetizer / Vegetables

Pea Pesto Crostini

I was looking for something to serve to our weekend guests prior to dinner and this was just the ticket.    It's called pea pesto, but it's much thicker than any…

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August 11, 2011

Dairy / Poultry / Salads / Vegetables

Neiman Marcus Chicken Salad

The recipe for this salad came to me in a weekly email full of recipes that I receive from Saveur magazine. This chicken salad is very similar to one that…

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August 4, 2011

Appetizer / Vegetables

Roasted Eggplant Spread

I had an eggplant from the CSA that needed to be used.   I didn't get enough eggplant to make an eggplant parmagiana, so this recipe was perfect.    We had…

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July 27, 2011

Beans / Fruit / Main Dishes / Nuts / Side Dish / Vegetables

Italian Lentil Salad

This is not a pretty salad, but it's definitely a delicious and a healthy salad.   It's so filling that it can even be served as a vegetarian entree.  I…

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July 24, 2011

Cheese / Main Dishes / Poultry / Vegetables

Turkey Meatloaf with Feta and Sun-Dried Tomatoes

I took the boys to the library the other day for a smoothie-making class.   They really enjoyed it - even the one that doesn't like any fruits or vegetables.…

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July 20, 2011

Cheese / Fruit / Salads / Vegetables

Arugula, Watermelon and Feta Salad

I'm not a huge arugula fan, but this salad is delicious. I never would have made it if my husband's Aunt Sylvia hadn't requested it and I'm so glad that…

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July 18, 2011