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Salade Nicoise
When it’s too hot to cook as this week has been, I try to make a meal out of a salad. Salade nicoise is a great standby. There are several different ways to prepare it. In some quarters in France, … Continue reading
Early Summer Garden
This year is a transition year for our garden. A Rutgers soil analysis showed that our soil was on the alkaline side. After years of dumping pounds and pounds of manure, compost and new topsoil each spring, we chose to … Continue reading
Posted in Flowers, Garden, Vegetables
Tagged basil, chard, hollyhocks, kale, postaweek 2011, sage, tomatoes
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Texas Hash, a Blast from the Past
Texas hash was one of the first things I learned to cook, lo, those many years ago. As a kid, my aunt shared the recipe with me. It was a staple when it was my turn to cook. Tired after … Continue reading
Posted in Cooking, Family Recipes, Recipes
Tagged garlic, olive oil, onions, tomatoes
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My Father’s Rice and Beans
As a single parent raising three sons, my father didn’t have the time to soak dried beans overnight and then cook them for four hours on the stove. He took some shortcuts, but I always liked rice and beans whenever … Continue reading
Posted in Cooking, Family Recipes, Recipes, Uncategorized
Tagged basil, family heirloom recipes, garlic, olive oil, onions, tomatoes
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Estratto di Pomodoro
Estratto di pomodoro – sun-dried tomato paste prepared at home Continue reading
