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Tag Archives: basics
Beautiful salade lyonnaise.
I’m finding frisee, the curly endive with a mildly bitter taste, at farmers’ markets now, and this classic French salad is the perfect use for it. Continue reading
Posted in Dinner, Eating local, Farmers' market, Recipes, Salads
Tagged bacon, basics, easy, food, healthy, homemade, seasonal, vinaigrette
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Mushroom and 3-cheese pizza.
This easy pizza starts with a foundation of whole-wheat pita, some garlicky sautéed mushrooms, and a combo of goat cheese, mozzarella and parmesan. Continue reading
Posted in Dinner, Meatless Monday, Pizza, Recipes
Tagged arugula, basics, cheese, food, goat cheese, healthy, homemade, mushrooms, Parmesan, pita bread
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Simple orange olive oil cake.
This orange olive oil cake is super easy (and can be made ahead); with some fruit and whipped cream, it’d be a perfect treat for Mom this weekend! Continue reading
Easy arugula pesto.
Pesto isn’t just for basil. In spring, turn seasonal arugula into a bright-green, slightly spicy version of this classic Italian condiment. Continue reading
Posted in Better than store-bought, Gardening, How-to, Recipes, Sauces & dressings
Tagged arugula, basics, easy, food, homemade, pesto
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Pasta with zucchini, pine nuts and Parmesan.
You’ll be surprised how much flavor this simple pasta dish packs: it’s just zucchini, pasta, pine nuts, herbs and Parmesan. Perfect for Meatless Monday. Continue reading
Posted in Dinner, House favorites, Inspired by, Lunchbox, Meatless Monday, Recipes
Tagged basics, favorites, food, healthy, Parmesan, pasta, zucchini
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Grilled red bell pepper and egg sandwich.
Sometimes, the most delicious dishes are also the simplest. I love this classic Italian sandwich: a grilled red pepper half with an egg cracked in the “cup.” Continue reading
Posted in Breakfast/brunch, Dinner, House favorites, Meatless Monday, Sandwiches
Tagged basics, breakfast for dinner, cheese, easy, eggs, food, healthy, peppers
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Easy grilled flatbread.
Craving a little bread with dinner tonight? Whip up this super easy recipe for grilled flatbread (make it on an outdoor grill or in a grill pan on the stove). Continue reading
Spring salad with peas and mint.
This salad recipe practically shouts spring, with now-in-season peas (three ways), radishes and mint. An easy lemon salad dressing adds great flavor. Continue reading
Posted in Dinner, Farmers' market, Recipes, Salads
Tagged basics, easy, healthy, mint, peas, seasonal, spring recipes
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The Clara Project: old-fashioned rice pudding.
I keep running into recipes for rice pudding, so I dipped into my vintage recipe card collection to find a classic recipe for this comforting dessert. I love this updated version. Continue reading
Posted in Clara Project, Desserts, Recipes
Tagged basics, comfort food, homemade, old-fashioned, rice, sweets, vintage recipe cards
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The Clara Project: creamy corn soup.
This old-fashioned creamy corn soup can be made with frozen corn. It’s great with a sprinkle of crumbled cooked bacon or finely diced red pepper. Continue reading
Posted in Clara Project, Dinner, Soups, Vegetarian
Tagged basics, corn, easy, food, homemade, vintage recipe cards
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