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Recipe Sunday: Weeknight Heirloom Tomato Tart

This time of year (at least where I live), having puff pastry in the freezer is like having half of a meal made before even starting to cook.

Just throw something pretty on puff pastry, add some cheese, and (wowza!) dinner’s on the coffee table in 30 minutes.

And because I hang out at the farmers market with my husband selling his wares, that means I get to know the vendors. They’re nice and generous. Sometimes they slip me extra tomatoes because they know that I’m a tomato geek. Continue reading →

Recipe Sunday: Yes, Virginia, You Can Freeze Scallions and Make a Sriracha Pancake with Them

The title is a play off of the movie “Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus,” because for the last two years I’ve only had these amazing scallions in the summer and was stymied about how to make them last.

Then it dawned on me – freeze them for the winter! Yay! It’s like Christmas in August. So, instead of having my refrigerator overrun with two-foot scallions that go bad before I can use all of them, I have them for soups, stews, sauces and salsas in December. Continue reading →

Recipe Sunday: Avocado, Ancho and Cilantro Hummus

Summer is great for eating. Hello, Nature’s Bounty! But the combination of hot weather and outdoor parties can leave me a little perplexed about what to bring to a barbecue or gathering by the lake. Dairy? Absolutely not. Pasta salad? Of course! However everyone brings those. (Literally. Everyone. I went to a party a couple of years ago that should have been called “The Great Pasta Salad Potluck of 2012.”) Homemade hummus though, works perfectly. Especially when it’s spicy and creamy like this one. Continue reading →

Recipe Sunday: Eggplant with Mozzarella and Grape Tomatoes

Are you on Instagram? I have found that it is a great place to get food inspiration and recipes. The recipe I am sharing today came from my cousin, who is a caterer and owns her own little food shop as well. She is always sharing what she makes for dinner, and the recipes are delicious! Continue reading →

Recipe Sunday Hot Weather Hack: Broken Noodle Salad

Depending on where you live – man-oh-man – it’s been hot over the last week. I’m not ready for 90-plus degree days and humidity that makes the cats nap in the cool bathtub.

So the other day when I was craving pasta salad and realized that I didn’t have anything but lasagna noodles, I was irked. Who has two thumbs, A/C, and didn’t feel like walking several blocks to buy shells or elbow pasta? This woman. Continue reading →

Recipe Sunday: Spaghetti Squash

Typically squash recipes pop up around fall, when the weather starts getting chilly and people start roasting veggies. However, I recently discovered the magic of spaghetti squash and want to share the good news. Now, I won’t try to tell you that it’s just like eating a bowl of pasta, but the texture and mild flavor of the squash really lend themselves to some interesting sauce pairings. Continue reading →