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Grilled Romaine with Blue Cheese and Cashews
“Lettuce is like conversation: It must be fresh and crisp, and so sparkling that you scarcely notice the bitter in it.” ~ C.D.Warner, 19th century Grilled Romaine Topped with Blue Cheese Dressing and Toasted Cashews Salads often tend to be … Continue reading
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Carrots with Dried Cherry and Orange Vinaigrette
“I never worry about diets. The only carrots that interest me are the number you get in a diamond.” ~Mae West Carrots in Cherry- Orange Vinaigrette When I was shopping at the food co-op last week, I found rainbow … Continue reading
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Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Pecan and Maple
“Look at that moon. Potato weather for sure.” ~ Thornton Wilder, Our Town Roasted Sweet Potatoes with a Maple Vinaigrette Last weekend, I was searching for a flavorful side to go with pork tenderloin. I wanted something that was savory … Continue reading
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Red Rice and Quinoa with Orange and Pistachios
“Our bodies are our gardens – our wills are our gardeners.” ~William Shakespeare Red Rice and Quinoa In my quest for healthier carbohydrates, I decided to try quinoa. I wish that I had done it sooner because it is delicious. … Continue reading
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Roasted Tomato Jam
“A world without tomatoes is like a string quartet without violins.” ~ Laurie Colwin Tomato Jam Roasted with Spices and Garlic We are one week into October; and we have not yet had a killing frost. Since it is a … Continue reading
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Savory Maple Glazed Bacon and Cayenne-Candied Bacon
“Bacon bits are like the fairy dust of the food community” ~Jim Gaffigan Savory Bacon Recipes The smell of bacon cooking is one of those aromas that touch my inner core. This week my husband and I are staying at … Continue reading
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Heirloom Tomato Caprese Salad
“Burrata cheese is the Rolls Royce of fresh mozzarella.” ~ Jeanne Kelley author of Blue Eggs and Yellow Tomatoes According to Gary Ibsen’s Tomato Fest, an heirloom tomato is defined as “a variety that has been passed down, through … Continue reading
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Brussels sprouts with toasted pecans
Brussels sprouts with a vinaigrette dressing and pecans “We kids feared many things in those days – werewolves, dentists, North Koreans, Sunday School – but they all paled in comparison with Brussels sprouts.” ~ Dave Barry, Miami Herald Columnist … Continue reading
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