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Tag Archives: Tomatoes
Pasta alla Norma
This is a recipe I fell in love with during my semester in Italy a million years ago. Our Regional Cooking Instructor was a master. I tasted everything we made, relished everything he brought us, and went every place he … Continue reading
Posted in A Little Spicy, Dietary Restrictions, Recipes, Salty
Tagged gluten free, lactose free, Pasta, Tomatoes, Vegan, Vegetarian
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Melted Leeks, Roasted Tomatoes and Zucchini, and Pancetta Tart
If you’ve ever asked me what I like about Thanksgiving, why it’s my favorite holiday, or what I do to prepare, you’ve heard this before: Thanksgiving is far and away my favorite holiday. There is no pressure, there are no … Continue reading
Posted in Dietary Restrictions, Recipes, Salty
Tagged appetizers, gluten free, lactose free, Sides, Tomatoes
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Plains Indians Bison Meatballs
Book club was at my house this month and we just finished reading Empire of the Summer Moon. Each month we attempt to make foods based on the theme of the book. Some are easy themes (Japanese, comfort food, vegetarian) while … Continue reading
Posted in Dietary Restrictions, Recipes, Reviews, Salty
Tagged Fast Lunch, gluten free, lactose free, Meat, Quick and Easy Dinner, Sides, Tomatoes
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Roasted Cherry Tomato and Sausage over Soft Polenta
I made dinner recently for a fairly particular eater whom I’d never cooked for before- let’s call him The Writer. It seems he “wants” to be open to new foods, but I’m not really sure how deep that runs. No … Continue reading
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Tagged gluten free, lactose free, Polenta, Pork, Sausage, Tomatoes
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Watermelon, Tomato, and Feta Salad
Watermelons are amazing right now. All the melons at the farmers’ markets are. I love Two Happy Children for their watermelons, both yellow and red, as well as amazing white and orange fleshed melons, and Farmer John of Engel Farms … Continue reading
Posted in Dietary Restrictions, Recipes, Salty, Sweet
Tagged appetizers, Basil, gluten free, Goat Cheese, lactose free, Salads, Sides, Tomatoes, Watermelon
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Squash, Green Beans, Cherry Tomatoes Oh My
I am very particular when it comes to green beans. When it’s the peak of the season and they are crisp and super sweet, oh do they hit the spot. I had a bag of green beans that I knew … Continue reading
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Tagged butternut squash, Fast Lunch, gluten free, lactose free, Salads, Sides, Tomatoes
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Easy Roasted Tomato Sauce
This is my favorite tomato sauce and I make this a lot toward the end of the season. When tomatoes aren’t necessarily at their peak anymore, or I can only pick a few at a time, this is a great … Continue reading
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Tagged gluten free, lactose free, Leftovers, Quick and Easy Dinner, Tomatoes
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Spaghetti Alla Checca, sort of…
And for the next 5 pounds of tomatoes.. I grew up in a neighborhood called Rustic Canyon where every Monday night from Memorial Day to Labor Day, there is the famed “Monday Night Picnic.” Okay, it’s not famous. It’s a … Continue reading
Easy Roast Tomatoes with Feta and Herbs
Tomatoes might be my favorite fruit. But a bad tomato, even a slightly mealy tomato, may very well be one of my least favorite textures known to mankind. How often do people say they don’t like tomatoes and then they … Continue reading