Creamy Scandinavian Cucumber and dill Salad
Cucumbers, part of the Cucurbitaceae family, are great for staying hydrated during summer months. They belong to the same plant family as squash, pumpkin, and watermelon and, as a result, are made up …
Salad with melon, berry, and goat cheese
By Molly Downey Summer is a wonderful time to explore everything nature has to offer and in the life of a first-time intern on the North Fork, at the Greenporter Hotel, I am overcome by the depth …
Penne pasta with zucchini, ricotta and garden herbs
Una ricetta buona, facile, veloce, economica, vegetariana e pure “light” da fare. This meatless Monday recipe is one that I learned from my landlord when I spent a summer in Sicily as a graduate …
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Mediterranean-style Soba noodles and grilled eggplant with Tahini
Many of us are drawn to the rich flavors of the Mediterranean where the cuisines of Southern Europe blend with those of Northern Africa and the Middle East. Ingredients like Tahini, coriander, olive …
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Grilled Asian Eggplant
Eggplant seems to be one of those things that people either love or hate and I am a lover of this fruit in any form. I say fruit because eggplant are part of the nightshade or Solanaceae family, like …
Penne with Peas, Asparagus and Garden Herbs
Memorial Day marks the start of eating al fresco, in the backyard by the grill or at the beach watching the sun go down. Keep it simple with dishes that can be served at room temperature, which are …
Trimmer Tuesday: Veggie Blended Meatballs
Although I only cook for my husband and myself at home, I have to be creative in order to sneak in the veggies and fiber into our diets however I can. I recently started saving the pulp from my juicer …
Spicing up your Beans for Meatless Monday Dinner
For centuries, many cultures have survived on beans with rice, or beans with tortillas or with pasta. Beans are a perfect source of protein, fiber-packed with vitamins and minerals. Whether you are …
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Meatless Monday: Barley Salad Primavera
As Summer peaks around the corner, avid gardeners spend weekends in their gardens. This weekend I went to see a friend and made dinner right out of her garden. I used some peas, pea tendrils, …
