Striped bass with Chimichurri and herb garden orzo. Perfect with a glass of Paumanok Riesling, named by the Wall Street Journal’s blind tasting, led by High Johnson, as one of the nation’s top 12 wines, “Luxury dozen”

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Do you still have zucchini growing in your garden and you just don’t know how else to serve it? Try these fresh ideas and enjoy the last of your summer vegetables! Zucchini Hot Cakes with Blueberry Syrup for breakfast or chilled Zucchini bisque, Zucchini latkes for a summer dinner party.

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Looking for love this summer? Have a cook out and grill up some of this cumin-rubbed chicken skewers and you will be loved! Pair it with some Rose spritzers made with Dulk Walk’s Rose, 2009.

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Strawberry-Rhubarb shortcake recipe with some slightly sweet Moscato bubbly from Laural Lake Vineyards.

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A great recipe for all those beautiful tomatoes in your garden or on the farmstands. Try this savory tomato pie or “tomato tatin.” Perfect for a garden potluck or as an appetizer or side dish.

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Perfect for your grill: Fresh corn on the farm stands and farmer’s markets

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Summer cooking without much cooking: Crabmeat salad with fresh garden peas: for appetizer, sandwich on on a salad

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Grilled corn and black bean salsa There aren’t a lot of things better than fresh corn and fresh corn on the grill may be heaven.  It is filling yet light and is a perfect side dish with grilled beef or chicken and it is great as an appetizer with a large bowl of tortilla chips.  To save time [...]

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Anyone who who owns a grill looks forward to Memorial Day weekend. Whether you’re breaking out the full size grill or packing a Habachi, everyone looks forward to summer cookouts and new grill recipes. I started hot-smoking my own fish years ago when I found that store bought smoked fish was usually dry from being [...]

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Moqueca de Camarao e peixe paired with the Leblon Cachaca Cosmo  (see posting for Coso recipe — Leblon) Shrimp, peppers, a bit of coconut milk served with some steamed rice.  On your terrace, poolside or at the dinner table.  This dish is such an easy crowd pleaser that will thrill your guests.  Although the flavors are [...]

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