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A few years ago I had a “eureka” moment while sitting in Sarabeth’s Restaurant in New York City. I was thoroughly enjoying an incredible egg creation made with smoked salmon, when I realized the secret ingredient in a chat with my waiter. Always liking an egg and smoked salmon combination, I had never before … Read more
When you have a lot of arugula growing in your garden, you are hard pressed to get it all eaten; there are only so many arugula salads you can eat! This recipe is great for cooking down volumes of the stuff in a delectable way. (Serves 2) Sautéed Arugula recipe 5 cups of Arugula … Read more
I’ve cooked this lasagna enough in the last 27 years to call it “my” lasagna, even though it came from the well used 1984 cookbook depicted in the photo below. I often make it when dealing with a crowd: relatives, birthday parties, and my oldest’s high school graduation event. It is good for regular … Read more
I appreciate beautiful, fresh, delicious food. Here’s what we’ve eaten lately. Other than various tuna veggie melts and multiple homemade salmon burgers in whole wheat pitas, find here eggplant rollatini, fried calamari, pasta carbonara, alfredo tilapia noodles, spinach quiche, shrimp salad, scrambled eggs, almond-crusted tilapia with watercress & walnut salad, and at the very bottom, … Read more
These salsa verde enchiladas are unbelievably delicious! Salsa Verde Tilapia Enchiladas 3 cups poached tilapia crumbled in bits 1/2 cup black beans, rinsed and drained 1 jar (16 oz) mild salsa verde (I use Trader Joe’s) 3 green onions, thinly sliced fresh juice from one large lime 1/4 cup chopped cilantro leaves 8 (6 … Read more
Laura’s glad to be home to her own food. Here’s what she likes: a stuffed portobello mushroom: layered with dried cranberries, then a can of tuna (with a touch of mayonnaise), topped with diced pickled beets, sprinkled with chopped mint and chives from the garden. With sides of golden mango, red grapes and whole grain … Read more
I make this soup probably more than any other one. It is a nourishing meal in a bowl – healthy comfort food that always hits the spot. When recently asked for the recipe, I was surprised to discover that it had not yet graced the blog! This soup is a favorite around here, a … Read more
These deviled eggs are so good, I’m posting this recipe today because of a blog reader’s request. The recipe makes more dressing than one set of devil’s eggs requires. We keep it in the refrigerator to use as dressing (particularly good on Boston or butter lettuce) or use it to later make another batch … Read more
This recipe, based on a classic Indian dish, is bound to become a staple in your soup making repertoire. It is delicious, interesting and satisfying. Curried Lentil Soup recipe 2 tablespoons olive oil 4 carrots, peeled and finely chopped 2 large stalks of celery, finely chopped 1 large onion (12 ounces) finely chopped 1 … Read more
This is a really good, nourishing chowder. Not too rich, it resembles more a wonderful chicken vegetable soup (at least as far as I remember since I haven’t had chicken in thirty years!) Warm and comforting, it is a complete meal in a bowl, and not hard to make either. It’s snowing here today, … Read more
Here’s a different than usual version of tabbouleh that I like better than the traditional one. It is wonderful to make ahead for quick lunches or dinners; the flavors are best if they mellow a bit in the refrigerator anyway. And with the shrimp in it, it is a complete meal in a bowl! … Read more
Above… a tuna and fresh basil fritatta Below… fennel roasted in balsamic vinegar avocado, bean and cheese burrito with pear whole grain apple waffle (click here for recipe) open-faced tuna/veggie melt with chips tilapia & rice in green curry sauce with roasted asparagus (click here for recipe) organic veggie sausage with green salad, avocado and … Read more
Here are the oatmeal raisin cookies my daughter makes… Easy Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Recipe 1 cup (1/2 pound or 2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened 1 cup brown sugar, packed 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 1 teaspoon cinnamon 2 … Read more
We love this ginger pear muffin recipe from Mollie Katzen’s cookbook Sunlight Cafe. The problem is they just don’t keep; you make them and they disappear practically instantly! Try this crowd pleaser at snack time: Ginger Pear Muffins butter to grease muffin pan (or paper liners) 1 cup finely chopped (peeled) pear 1 tablespoon fresh … Read more
This is unbelievably good, with a sophisticated hint of blue cheese… And very wholesome too: totally different from the usual tuna casserole recipes, laden with packaged chemical additives. You’ll want this regularly! Baked Tuna Casserole 1 package whole wheat pasta (16 oz) 3 tablespoons butter 1 medium onion, diced 2 tablespoons all purpose flour 1/4 … Read more
This warm, nourishing soup was perfect for lunch today, a day that was all of two degrees when we woke up! And this is not only delicious but very quick and easy to make. It took me all of a half hour from the first chop to the table, and it generates just the … Read more
Want a dense, flavorful muffin with enough staying power to get you through the morning? Try these from Jillian Michaels… Pumpkin Cranberry Muffin Recipe Preheat oven to 425˚F. Butter, spray or muffin papers to line the muffin tin 1 (15 oz) can of pumpkin puree 1/2 cup maple syrup 1/2 cup olive oil 1/2 … Read more