Tag Archives: summer

Fava beans with asiago cheese

A fresh fava bean salad is such a delight on a hot day with a cool glass of wine… and yesterday was certainly a hot day here in NYC, up in the mid 80s with extreme humidity. Shelling and cooking … Continue reading

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Rhubarb agua fresca

I had originally wanted to make a fun rhubarb cocktail for this post, but since I have a half marathon coming up this weekend I needed all the hydration I could get! And aren’t mocktails the new cocktails anyway…? So … Continue reading

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Triple Berry Pie

I find that most of my baking happens late at night, a bit like Mickey in In the Night Kitchen (without the nudity and flying…). Late-night breads, cakes & pies just seem all that more delicious when you are so … Continue reading

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Backyard BBQ

Whether folks in your neck of the woods call gathering around a grill a BBQ, a cookout, a wienieroast, or just another Monday night, it is always a recipe for a fabulous evening. Since we are inquisitive and adventurous gals when … Continue reading

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Nutty Plum Oatmeal

I love plums in tarts, crisps, cakes… the list goes on. But since I didn’t want to have a whole dessert to myself (which I would obviously finish solo), I decided to craft something with great dessert-y flavor but also … Continue reading

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Penne with Swiss Chard, Garlic & Fresh Ricotta

Swiss Chard is a green I haven’t had much history with, I always see it around, but usually pass it up for spinach, kale, and the like. So when I passed by a particularly glorious bunch of it on a … Continue reading

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Dijon Chicken Salad

There are certain summer staples – suntans, cold beers on a hot night, grilling out …chicken salad. Dijon gives this summer classic a tangy bite and the green beans lend a healthy crunch – a welcomed face lift for an … Continue reading

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Bibb Salad with Green Goddess Dressing

I just love being inspired by the farmers market… on Wednesday I found THE most lovely head of bibb lettuce and the most glorious and wretched looking heirloom tomato and absolutely had to make something with them: a delicious AND … Continue reading

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Strawberry Cake

Ah strawberries… what other fruit could possibly be more Summer-y? And what could be more delicious than seeing how many of these fragrant fruits you could jam (no pun intended) into a cake? As it has been immensely popular, I borrowed … Continue reading

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Dill Potato Salad

Summer, glorious summer. I guess technically it doesn’t start until the 20th, but who’s counting. There are farmers markets and farm stands every where you turn, all overflowing with delicious veggies, fruits, and herbs galore. I decided to put my … Continue reading

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