Heirloom tomato cobbler
This heirloom tomato cobbler is a meal that is hearty, but summery in its essence. I’m really thinking tomato and peach everything before we lose…
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Eggplant caponata
Somewhere between France and Italy, I came up with this version of an eggplant caponata, a kind of ratatouille with some great Italian flavor pang….
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Green tomato and peach salad
Peach month continues! This salad is a wonderful summer surprise and a unique take on my beloved green papaya salad. So, pick the firmest peaches…
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Sesame kale and eggs
An indulgent weekday breakfast or an easy weekend brunch, you decide. A combination of a few different types of kale is nice here ((Tuscan, black,…
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Red rice, crab, and avocado salad
This salad has that little bit of everything I like. It’s colorful, has layers of flavors – nutty, sweet, fresh, tart – and is beautifully…
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Stuffed squash blossoms
Squash blossoms are everywhere at the greenmarket, which makes me very happy, and this is a twist on a classic way to prepare them. The…
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Broccoli rabe, spring garlic and lemon
Last week was wonderful – France is always magical and inspiring, plus don’t you love the bowl I got from an artist in Vallauris? –…
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Orange Berry Pound Cake
Summer is a season that comes with many fabulous times and occasions, including dinner parties. This olive oil pound cake is an easy and delicious…
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Roasted strawberry and goat cheese tart
An easily delicious summer dessert – or creative hors d’oeuvre – with strawberries gone savory (with a little help from goat cheese)! (adapted from this recipe)…
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Roasted red pepper, pea, and broccoli rabe pesto
This is a pesto bursting with flavor, but it’s still quite versatile. It would be delicious with whole wheat pasta, as a spread, or as…
