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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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Lemony Farfalle with Asparagus

Asparagus has been simply outstanding this year — just the right amount of sweetness and crunch. What better way to highlight all this perfection than in a delicious and creamy pasta dish! I was inspired by Ina Garten’s lemon fusilli … Continue reading

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Summer Borscht

This post is really late… probably because I got a REALLY AWESOME NEW JOB! I’m starting at SAVEUR magazine on Monday! SO yeah, things have been busy. Also, the weather we’ve been having in NYC is absolutely nuts… pushing 70 … Continue reading

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Spicy Peach Couscous

In an effort to branch out from predictable peach treats – cobblers, tarts, pies and the like – I thought I’d make something to highlight the peach’s savory side.  This slightly spicy, simple couscous dish is a perfect addition to … Continue reading

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Stuffed summer squash

Oy the NYC heat is excruciating… sure, the thermometer says 100 degrees, but it is more like 150 degrees when you factor in the car exhaust, rotting trash, Fulton Street Russian bath house, the list goes on… So naturally it made … Continue reading

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Mascerated Berries and Cream

I know what you’re thinking, berries are so last week, you want to know THIS weeks ingredient and what we intend to do with it.  Geez, where have you been, Amy? I must humbly ask for your forgiveness for posting … Continue reading

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