Tag Archives: Tomatoes

Pasta alla Norma

Posted on October 15, 2013 by

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 →

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Melted Leeks, Roasted Tomatoes and Zucchini, and Pancetta Tart

Posted on November 23, 2012 by

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 →

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Plains Indians Bison Meatballs

Posted on November 10, 2012 by

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 →

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Roasted Cherry Tomato and Sausage over Soft Polenta

Posted on August 27, 2012 by

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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Watermelon, Tomato, and Feta Salad

Posted on July 18, 2012 by

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 →

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Squash, Green Beans, Cherry Tomatoes Oh My

Posted on October 12, 2011 by

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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Easy Roasted Tomato Sauce

Posted on August 20, 2011 by

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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