We’re at the start of peach and tomato season here in New England which is, in my opinion, my the most wonderful time of the year! This salad is a wonderfully refreshing salad for the dog days of summer – cool and easy to prepare. Essential to that freshness is the use of fresh mint…
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18 Aug 2020: Easy Corn Salad
Some time in the middle of all “THIS” as we refer to our Coronavirus isolation, Adrien began to take-over responsibility of Sunday meals. The rest of the week, I usually plan for and we jointly prepare whatever we are eating. I actually like to cook so it was never a chore once I stopped feeling…
21 August 2018: Sweet Corn Polenta with Bell Pepper & Tomato Salad
The July/August 2018 issue of Eating Well has, as you might expect, some terrific recipes taking advantage of summer harvests. This recipe from Julia Clancy, a recipe developer from EatingWell, is a perfect example. Is there anything better than a hot-off-the-vine tomato? I don’t think so. I’ve been intimidated by making my own polenta…
14 August 2016: Tuscan Kale Salad
Here in the Northeast, local farmers have had a lot of difficulty bringing greens to market throughout this prolonged drought. So when I scored some kale at this week’s market, I wasn’t too particular whether or not it was Tuscan, Lacinto, or any other tasty variety; I was just happy to be able to purchase…
16 January 2014 A Basic Caprese Salad
The middle of winter is not necessarily when you expect to find tomatoes, is it? These, though not vine ripened, did actually grow on a farm in Massachusetts. They are Ugly, an apt name for this variety, and they were delicious! Basic Caprese Salad Ripe tomatoes, washed and sliced at about 1/4 inch Fresh mozarella…
25 Aug 2011 Shrimp & Avocado Salad
Adapted from Moosewood Collective. Simple suppers: Fresh ideas for the weeknight table. (2005). New York: Clarkson Potter. p. 167. My Comment: I know, I know…. not strictly vegetarian. But once in a while I enjoy fish. Our CSA share this week included a bag of baby greens, garlic, and several beautifully ripe tomatoes. What could be…
22 Aug 2011 Summer Panzanella
Adapted from: Moosewood Collective. Simple suppers: fresh ideas for the weeknight table. (2005). New York: Clarkson Potter. p 108. My Comment: This is one of my favorite parts of the summer – when all the tomatoes ripen at the same time 🙂 Not only do I have some heirloom tomatoes growing in my own garden, but…
18 July 2011 Blue Cheese-Topped Mushroom Steaks over Arugala
Adapted from: Riccardi, V. “20 ways to grill fruits and veggies.” Vegetarian Times. (Vol. 37, No. 6) July/August 2011. p 66. My Comment: It’s been actually hot here — not hot by New England standards, but H-O-T; and even though I like it that way, I don’t enjoy heating up the kitchen and then living with…
26 Apr 2011 Crab Salad with Lemon Dressing
Adapted from Whole Foods Market. Crab salad with lemon dressing. Downloaded from the web on April 21, 2011. My Comment: Ok, I know fish is off the grid for vegetarians…. but sometimes I do like to eat it. Today our New England weather gave us about 4 hours of 75 degree temperatures — have we…
15 Feb 2011 Warm Winter Greens Salad
Adapted from Whole Foods Market. Warm winter greens salad. Downloaded from the web on February 5, 2011. My Comment: A piece of advice – don’t heat those greens too much and if you use radicchio, give that a head start in the pan. The first time around with the recipe, I tried to follow the…
Four Nights A Week 