Monthly Archives: June 2019

Three Bean Pasta Salad

Posted on June 27, 2019 by tbuzzee

We all know that summer gatherings are, more than likely, gonna feature a salad of some kind or another. Potato. Bean. Pasta. Hmmm… but, how about a bean and pasta salad? And one without any mayo, so, easy to transport … Continue reading →

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Consider Your Salad Bowl(s)

Posted on June 26, 2019 by tbuzzee

As Julia Child once said: “Always start out with a larger pot than what you think you need.” The same could be said for your salad bowl. Consider the two bowls shown. The blue swirl glass bowl is perfectly sized … Continue reading →

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Blanched Asparagus

Posted on June 18, 2019 by tbuzzee

I cannot tell you how many times each week I find myself blanching a big batch of asparagus for use in salads and what have you. Especially now that my local markets seem to have them hovering at a bit … Continue reading →

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Pápa Sauce

Posted on June 17, 2019 by tbuzzee

We were having friends over for a bit of wine drinking and, coincidentally, dinner. It was a fine June Saturday afternoon and evening, so I opted to convert an old favorite – Puerto Rican Pork Roast – into a marinated … Continue reading →

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Baked Mac and Cheese With Tomatoes and Basil

Posted on June 13, 2019 by tbuzzee

True confession: growing up, mac and cheese in our house was Kraft Dinner, y’know, in the blue box. Nothing against my mom, who was a pretty awesome cook, but, well, it was Kraft Dinner, it was cheap, easy, and it … Continue reading →

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An Old New! Take on Tuna Salad

Posted on June 6, 2019 by tbuzzee

I was leafing through a magazine while traveling and came up with a really tempting looking – and sounding salad. Instead of a more traditional vinaigrette method, this salad – based on a recipe from The Silver Palate Cookbook – … Continue reading →

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