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“Tattooed” Potatoes that “Everyone Loves” – Plus They Look Amazing!

Sometimes the best dishes are the easiest to make … like the “tattooed” potatoes featured here. We began preparing these several years ago, after a relative gave us a book devoted to extra virgin olive oil. The potatoes were a … Continue reading

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Veggie Side Dishes For Your Labor Day Meal

We’ll be cooking burgers on the grill for our Labor Day picnic. No doubt many of you already know what main dish you’ll be preparing: burgers, hot dogs/brats, a veggie main, chicken, ribs, etc. So we’ve compiled a variety of … Continue reading

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A Tomato Salad that Yields “Pure Heaven” when Served w/ Good Bread

Two food magazines we receive feature tomatoes on this month’s cover. For good reason. Tomatoes are all the rage this time of year among farmers’ market enthusiasts and backyard gardeners. There are countless ways to use good tomatoes – like … Continue reading

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“You’ll Never Taste Better Grilled Vegetables,” Nor See “a Prettier Platter”

Years ago we visited the gorgeous seaside town of Santa Margherita, on the Italian Riviera. Loved it! But we now wish we’d had the opportunity to dine on the amazing grilled vegetable platter that grilling aficionado Steven Raichlen enjoyed during … Continue reading

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Top 10 List: Best Veggies for the Grill

We fired up our grill on Sunday, brushed some eggplant and asparagus with extra virgin olive oil, and tossed them on the grill. We love the smoky taste of grilled veggies, especially with a finishing drizzle of  good olive oil. … Continue reading

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Cooking Over Live Fire: Skewered Tomaotes, Sweet Onions & Rosemary

One more reason to love grilling: It makes fresh summer vegetables and fruits taste even better. The heat from the live fire kicks the flavor up a notch by caramelizing the veggies and fruits.  (Click here to see the recipe … Continue reading

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Grilled Veggies With Salsa Romesco (a.k.a. “Catalan Ketchup”)

Mediterranean food guru Joyce Goldstein calls salsa romesco “Catalan ketchup” – the nut-thickened sauce, she notes, “seems to be good on everything, from broiled fish and lamb chops to cooked beets, potatoes, asparagus or green beans.” (Click here to see … Continue reading

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A Farro Salad that Will Transport You to Italy’s Umbria Region

The first time we prepared farro we had to order it online. Local groceries weren’t selling this ancient form of wheat. That’s changed (thank goodness). And among the farro dishes we now want to make is the one featured here, … Continue reading

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A Salad Showcasing a Grain (Quinoa) the Incas Considered Sacred

Quinoa is a poster child for foods that tastes good and are good for you. It has an earthy, nutty taste and pairs well with a variety of flavors. Quinoa also is super nutritious and packs roughly as much protein … Continue reading

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It’s a Dish Like This Veggie Meal That Makes Us Love Our Slow Cooker

We’re hooked on our slow cooker. We love walking into the house and inhaling the aroma of lamb shanks or brisket braising away. We also make rich chicken broth in our slow cooker. And we prepare great vegetarian meals, like … Continue reading

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