29 Wednesday Aug 2018
Posted in Blackberries, Gluten Free, Mint, Orange, Vinaigrettes
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balsamic vinegar, blackberry preserves, Garlic, Mint, olive oil, orange zest, vegetable oil, white wine vinegar
This is what I refer to as “a back pocket” recipe. It’s good to have this to fall back on and use frequently. This vinaigrette is wonderful drizzled over a salad that includes goat cheese and yellow/orange fruit. The color contrast between the goat cheese, the fruit and the vinaigrette is striking. And truly delicious. Continue reading
25 Saturday Aug 2018
Posted in Gluten Free, Imitation Crabmeat, Lunch, Main Course, Make Ahead, Peaches, Snacks
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chile flakes, cilantro, fresh Thai basil, imitation crab meat, lemon zest, lime juice, mayonnaise, Onions, Peaches, sweet peppers, Tomatoes
We had a wonderful weekend with The Middle Progeny, The Unbound Reader, who were kind enough to interrupt their busy lives and bring our brilliant granddaughter to the Carolinas. After they left, the house seemed quiet…too quiet, so I rummaged around in the fridge and ran across some of the leftover Peach-o de Gallo. Continue reading
24 Friday Aug 2018
Posted in Appetizers, Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Peaches, Tomatoes, Vegetarian
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cilantro, fresh Thai basil, lime juice, onion, Peaches, scallion, Tomatoes
This is so summery and delicious. It’s perfect with grilled chicken or fish, spooned over ice cream (I’m not kidding!), alongside some scrambled eggs…well, you get the point. Continue reading
24 Friday Aug 2018
Posted in Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Potatoes, Salads, Vegetarian
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ball park mustard, Carrots, Celery, cider vinegar, dill pickle juice, dill pickles, dillweed, olive oil, onion, Potatoes
I was eating a dill pickle the other day, and thinking about potato salad. Who knows why? But, that was what I was doing. And the more this thought wandered aimlessly around my head, the more ideas came to me…this salad it the result of that wander. Continue reading
21 Tuesday Aug 2018
Eggs are a part of our culinary life-blood. They are the perfect food. Eggs were the first food of The Progeny and they continue to be a favorite. The Spicy Honey loves a fried egg sandwich and he loves this one. It has a crispy cheese collar. What’s not to love? Continue reading
18 Saturday Aug 2018
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apricots, arrowroot, lemon zest, nectarines, Peaches, pie pastry, Plums, Spices, sugar
It’s stone fruit season…you know the fruits that have a single pit (seed) in the center of the fruit? All the various, and there are quite a number, of varieties of apricots, peaches, plums, and nectarines, are stone fruits. And this time of year, there’s nothing better than biting into a perfectly ripe peach or nectarine, except maybe biting into a nice piece of pie! Continue reading
16 Thursday Aug 2018
Posted in Appetizers, Eggs, Gluten Free, Make Ahead, mayonnaise, Salads
Eggs, garden tomatoes, arugula and cloaked in a light mayonnaise sauce…what could be better to start off a meal? Or for lunch, with good bread? I was reminded of this bistro favorite, in an article in The New Yorker, and I’m so very glad it nudged my memory. This is a delicious way to kick off a summer meal, when the tomatoes are prime and the temperature peaks. Continue reading
15 Wednesday Aug 2018
Posted in Gluten Free, Mint, Peas, Soup
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Chives, crème frâiche, frozen peas, Leeks, lemon juice, lemon zest, Mint, olive oil, onion, Onions, stock
Peas are taken for granted. They are served on the side of something else and well, they’re green and most people like them. You know, we really need to take another look at peas. This soup is superb for a hot summer night. It beautiful. It’s refreshing and more importantly, it is delicious. Continue reading
12 Sunday Aug 2018
I purchased some lacinato kale the other day. I know. I know. I’ve ranted about how tired I am of kale in everything, but chocolate pudding. And I am tired of it, but I’m a puzzle. Okay? I do enjoy sautéed greens every now and then. Continue reading
11 Saturday Aug 2018
Posted in Buffet Food, Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Marinade, Vegetarian
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balsamic vinegar, Eggplant, Garlic, herbs, maple syrup, olive oil, salt, soy sauce
Fans are so summery, aren’t they? And eggplant fans, well, what can I say? I can make an entire meal on eggplant alone. They’re so meaty, it picks up flavors like the little sponges that it is…and are, well, just delicious. It was a Marcus Samuelsson recipe that got me thinking about this. Continue reading
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