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Feta Cheese with Cucumber & Tomato Salad

With our cucumbers and tomatoes at their peak in the garden, I decided to use some of them for this… Continue reading »

‘Chard & Feta Tart’

A savory tart like this one is a wonderful dinner idea for the warm weather months.  When produce is at… Continue reading »

Grilled Lamb Chops with Black Olive, Caper & Pine Nut Vinaigrette

This type of recipe is an example of how a well-stocked pantry can inspire a unique dinner idea.  With a… Continue reading »

Gnocchi with Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Fennel & Cherry Tomatoes

I love keeping a package of store-bought gnocchi in the pantry.  Such an easy side dish solution for just about… Continue reading »

‘Chicken Breasts with Artichokes & Mustard Sauce’

The flavor combination here of both whole-grain and Dijon mustard, white wine, and fresh tarragon is really delicious.  Tangy with… Continue reading »

Orzo with Lemony Asparagus & Truffled Crème Fraîche

Asparagus and truffle oil are a great combination. So is asparagus and lemon. So for this recipe, I tossed roasted asparagus… Continue reading »

Shallot Confit with Herbs

A confit is any type of food that is slowly cooked in an oil or fat.  The French translation of the verb… Continue reading »

Spaghetti with Shredded Kale, Salami & Toasted Garlic

Simple pastas like this one are my favorite.  Not only do they come together in a jiffy, but the quality… Continue reading »

Zucchini Parmesan

Funny story. We are growing yellow squash in our veggie garden again this summer and lo and behold, while out… Continue reading »

Halibut en Papillote with Garden Veggies & Spinach Pesto

Cooking en papillote is a healthy and simple way to cook your favorite fish–especially this time of year when you have… Continue reading »