Green Pasta
Green Pasta with Pesto and Zucchini September came out of nowhere, how did the summer slip away?? Today is warm and a little humid, but Labor Day weekend is approaching and with it weather that gently...
View ArticleOven-Roasted Tomatoes by Saveur
Roasted Tomatoes with herbs and garlic This recipe comes from Saveur magazine and is my pick of the summer. It is fast and delicious and requires little prep or work on your part. Just pick fresh...
View ArticleMemorial Day Grilling
Tofu Burgers I don’t know how this is possible, but Memorial Day is THIS WEEKEND! How did 2011 go by so quickly? I can’t believe we are already ushering in summer with barbecues and tiny American...
View ArticleQuinoa Salad with Black Beans and Mango
Quinoa Salad with Black Beans and Mango When I get invited to a barbecue I immediately start going through my list of recipes: potato salad, macaroni salad, lentil-beet salad, tofu burgers, etc. I...
View ArticleCreamy Polenta with Mushrooms
Creamy Polenta with Mushrooms There was a period of time this year, maybe about a month ago, where I had time to experiment and try some recipes that I’ve had bookmarked for ages, but hadn’t been...
View ArticlePineapple-Cashew Stir-Fry
Pineapple-Cashew Stir Fry Of all the recipes we have tried over the last few weeks, this is far and away the best. It has two of my favorite ingredients: pineapple and cashews, is fast to cook and...
View ArticleZucchine Ripiene con Ricotta (Zucchini Stuffed with Ricotta)
Zucchine Ripiene con Ricotta (Zucchini Stuffed with Ricotta) This dish is a fantastic option for a warm summer day. It is a great way to use up some of the prolific zucchinis that appear in gardens...
View ArticleTomatoes!
Sun sugar tomatoes and other cherry tomatoes Nick and I recently had a baby bug free 24 hours. She was visiting her grandparents in the burbs so we had a nice night out and in the morning we had time...
View ArticleSummer Squash Sauté
Summer Squash with toasted almonds I came across this recipe and was elated because it uses two new tools I recently purchased. This one and this one. You should probably buy both of them as soon as...
View ArticlePasta with Pesto, Kale and Green Beans
It is that time of the summer when basil plants look like tiny shrubs and smell good enough to sit down and eat, leaf by leaf. This is generally frowned upon though, or at least not encouraged so may...
View ArticleCauliflower Cashew Soup
Cauliflower Cashew Soup We have finally reached a point I have been longing for since last July: the day that all four members of our family could eat the same thing for dinner. Prior to this month,...
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