Scalloped Potato Gratin
When the weather starts to get a little nippy, I long to cook hearty soups and casseroles. Last week I bought some locally-grown baby red potatoes that needed to…
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October 12, 2008
Fresh Corn with Shrimp and Cherry Tomatoes
This is a perfect end-of-summer recipe when corn-on-the-cob is fresh and plentiful. I was having a bunch of friends over for lunch several weeks ago and I didn't feel…
October 2, 2008
Creamless Creamy Tomato Soup
If you have too may tomatoes at the end of the summer, surprisingly this recipe is not for you. It calls for two great big cans of tomatoes, nothing fresh…
September 22, 2008
Zucchini Frittata
Here's another great recipe for zucchini. I have served this for both lunch and for dinner. It's a perfect end-of-summer recipe when zucchini and basil are plentiful. …
September 7, 2008
Chocolate Zucchini Cake
At this time of year, there's a lot of zucchini around. Last week I sliced it thinly lengthwise (1/4 inch wide), tossed it with a little olive oil, fresh lemon juice,…
September 4, 2008
Grilled Salmon with Sweet Corn, Tomato and Avocado Relish
In my book there's nothing better than fresh vegetables in the summertime. One of my favorite things to do is to stop at a farmstand, see what's fresh and…
September 2, 2008
Crispy Kale Chips
Ok, I seem to have done it. After all of this cooking, I found something (and a dark-green, leafy something no less) that my non-vegetable/fruit eating son actually likes. …
August 28, 2008
Asian Style Three Bean Salad
I consider this an easy summer salad because it's quick to throw together and it doesn't require any cooking! In my book, no cooking is perfect for the summer. This…
August 25, 2008
Chick Pea Soup
The picture above definitely doesn't do justice to this soup. I stumbled upon this recipe when I attended a gathering of "mothers of twins plus one" a couple of years…
May 8, 2008
Candied Carrots
If you're looking for an incredibly simple side dish that tastes delicious - this is it! This recipe takes no time at all to prepare and it's a perfect side…
April 17, 2008