Breakfast/Brunch / Cheese / Dairy / Main Dishes / Side Dish / Vegetables

Zucchini and Ricotta Galette

Much like the tomato pie I made the other day, this zucchini galette is really delicious, and much like other recipes that I love, I've made it twice already in…

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July 25, 2010

Side Dish / Vegetables

Grilled Potato Slices with Salt and Vinegar

If you like salt and vinegar potato chips and you have a barbecue, this recipe is for you.   These potatoes have a real vinegary bite to them.   They're perfect for…

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July 23, 2010

Cheese / Chocolate / Dairy / Desserts / Uncategorized

Peanut Butter Cream Pie

I was in Costco with the boys the other day and David's Cookies was there selling pies. We tried many of them, and the boys really loved the peanut butter…

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July 20, 2010

Rice/Grains / Side Dish

Lemon-Scented Quinoa

I had some left over red quinoa that I wanted to use up, so I tried this recipe.   Despite the fact that there are only a few ingredients, I thought…

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July 19, 2010

Appetizer / Cheese / Main Dishes / Side Dish / Vegetables

Gina’s Summer Tomato Pie

I made one of these last night AND the night before.    I also plan to make another one this weekend.  I love this pie so much we're going to…

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July 14, 2010

Cheese / Nuts / Pasta / Salads / Vegetables

Pasta, Pesto and Peas

This is a very nice pasta salad for the summer. During the summer, I love to make dishes that can be served cold.   Who wants to be slaving over the…

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July 11, 2010

Beverage / Fruit

Strawberry Lemonade with Agave Nectar

In my eternal quest to get my boys to eat/drink healthy things, I found this recipe for strawberry lemonade made without adding sugar to it.   I typically cook with sugar. …

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July 8, 2010

Breads and Muffins / Breakfast/Brunch / Eggs / Fruit

Ultimate Banana Bread

This recipe comes from the August 2010 issue of Cooks Illustrated. Have I mentioned how much I enjoy reading the magazine? One recipe is better than the next. I typically…

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July 6, 2010

Breakfast/Brunch / Cheese / Eggs

Cheese Quiche

As part of the CSA to which I belong, I get a share of eggs. I turned my half-dozen eggs into a beautiful cheese quiche. The recipe is from Mark…

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July 3, 2010

Chocolate / Desserts / Eggs

Tate’s Bake Shop Chocolate Chip Cookies

If you like thin and crispy chocolate chip cookies, these are for you. The recipe comes from Tate's Bake Shop in Southampton, NY. We went to visit my parents last…

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July 2, 2010