Crab Risotto with Tomato and Basil
I grew up in a kosher household, and still get a thrill though every time I eat crab, even though …
Tag Archives: Summer
Quick Pickles
Though summer is ending, the garden is still churning out vegetables. Kirby cucumbers were a favorite of my grandmother’s and …
Rhubarb Sorbet
I’ve long been scared of rhubarb; is it a fruit or a vegetable? And exactly which parts are poisonous? But …
Beef Shoulder, Part II
At heart, I am a lazy girl. So when I made tostadas the other day, I prepared enough meat and …
Heirloom Tomato Peach Salad
This dish makes the most of the last summer goodies available at your farmer’s market. Though salad may not seem …
Pepper Carrot Soup
All of a sudden, it got cold. And then it rained. And I needed soup. Quickly. Luckily, I still had …
Friends in the Garden
While checking my tomatoes this weekend, I noticed this beauty keeping an eye on them. This Argiope aurantia, commonly known …
Summer Squash Bake
Delicious, delicious squash is in abundance this time of year. Though I am partial to sautéing it in butter, I …
Huckleberry Muffins!
Summer is berry season, and they’re yours for the taking, if you know where to look. A recent hike yielded an …
Summer Salsa
This slightly unorthodox salsa is amazingly refreshing; the mango lends a bright sweetness while the cucumber adds some texture and …
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