As much as I love to cook, there are days when I don’t. When I’m in Busy Mom-too much work—phone ringing off the hook—life is total chaos–just get it done mode, I am not a pretty sight in the kitchen. Continue reading
Book Review: The United States of Arugula
In the cookbook section of my library and bookstore, there are a couple of shelves of books that feature titles about food history, famous chef memoirs and books by famous food writers and critics. That’s where I found this one. Continue reading
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Tagged book review, food book, food book review, The United States of Arugula
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My Late Summer Tune-Up
After another year of loving to cook and post on Sauce and Sensibility, I’ve just started a late summer tune-up. Meaning, I’m taking a few weeks to get my health in order. Taking advantage of summer’s bounty of vegetables and fruits, fresh salmon and halibut (and other favorite fish) and a wildly productive herb garden Continue reading
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My Favorite Guacamole
It was a long time ago, but I still remember the best avocado I ever had. I am entering my junior year of college. It is a hot, late summer evening, and I’ve driven back to school with the carload of belongings that will feather my college nest for another year. Continue reading
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Tagged avocado, avocado cilantro jalapeno garlic and lime, guacamole
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Tomato, Goat Cheese and Black Olive Tarts
What I like about this recipe is that it is a good basis both for creativity and cleaning out your pantry. It has a good basic filling, and frozen puff pastry is a great thing to keep in the freezer at all times. Continue reading
Posted in Bread, Main Course, Side Dish, Snack, Vegetable
Tagged goat cheese, tarts, tomato goat cheese tarts, tomatoes
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Indian Spiced Grilled Salmon with Raita
Combining the bright spices of Indian cuisine with the ease of summer grilling makes for an easy, really full-flavored and healthy meal for family or company. I adapted this recipe from one that I made from a spring issue of Bon Appetit—and it tasted so good, Continue reading
