Grape Tomato Salad

Posted by Raissa Nebie on August 17, 2009 | 6 Comments

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When the weather reaches 90+ degrees, as it did in the past few days, there isn’t a recipe good enough to get me anywhere near the stove. I stick to simple dishes that require no cooking like salads, cold soups, and sandwiches. Read more

Filed under: Cooking, Salads, Vegetables

Linguine with Basil Cream Sauce and Corn

Posted by Rachel Crawford on August 10, 2009 | 2 Comments

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I’m not typically a fan of creamy sauces — I find fettuccine alfredo way too rich. But in thinking up a way to use the lovely corn I got from the Grand Army Plaza farmer’s market on Saturday, I thought a creamy basil sauce with corn sounded nice. And it was! The sauce was not overly thick, and the main texture takeaway was the crispy, sweet corn. The best part about this dish is that besides the prep of chopping, the actual cooking time is just about 10 minutes, so no slaving over a hot stove in summer. I had mine over a bed of arugula dressed with just a little lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper. Tangy!

I also want to point out that this is a meal packed with summer flavor, and a great vegetarian main dish. You could always add meat to this, but really, when the flavors are so pure and fresh, why would you?

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Filed under: Italian, Pasta, Rice and Grains, Salads, Vegetables

Seasonal Salsa

Posted by Erin Patinkin on July 30, 2009 | No Comments

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Some of my favorite foods are now available at farmers markets: spicy garlic scapes, burning hot peppers, juicy apricots, succulent greens. I have been so excited about the beautiful and colorful flora now available that I often find that the produce I bring home is a mishmash of vegetables and fruits that don’t necessarily compliment one  another; I tend to buy what looks beautiful without a thought to the dishes that I can create with my purchases. Read more

Filed under: Cooking, Salads, Tropical, Vegetables

Summer Salads

Posted by Rachel Crawford on July 24, 2009 | No Comments

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Salads in the summer are the best. Very little (if any) stovetop time required and usually very speedy, salads are pretty much the most versatile category of food out there. Hence Mark Bittman’s inspirational list of 101 salads in the New York Times this week! I’ll admit, I was influenced by his run-down (I still have a fig, blue cheese, bacon and balsamic salad on my list to make!) and originally planned to do a trio of salads. Instead I settled for a duo, and added some veggie sausage on the side for more heft.

My first salad is really more of a guacamole than a salad, but I guess that depends on how you choose to define salad. I made my own twist here, but I stole Mark’s idea to serve it in the hollowed-out shell of the avacado. Cute! Read more

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Thrifty Tasty Healthy – Summer Lentil Salad

Posted by Raissa Nebie on May 4, 2009 | 1 Comment

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When it comes to thrifty ingredients, lentils are generally at the top of the list. But other than lentil soup, most people don’t really know what to do with these little round legumes. I once had a lentil tacos at my friend Sarah’s house and it opened my eyes to the endless possibilities lentil cookery. These tacos were some of the best I’ve ever had. Shortly after that sudden culinary revelation, lentils became a more regular component of my diet. This lentil salad is a great way to get acquainted with lentils. It is also one of my favorite way to prepare this legume. It’s easy, healthy and satisfying. Read more

Filed under: Beans and Legumes, Cooking, Salads
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