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Zippy Tomato Relish

It’s a cold and dreary day, so let’s think about something sunny and warm… like tomato relish! I had a couple of bowls of Sunburst and red grape tomatoes had been taking up counter space a bit too long, and … Continue reading

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BLT Pasta Salad

It was a bitterly cold week in mid-February and we, like many folk living in Northern climes, decided to get away… further North; to one of our favorite spots in Door County and a rustic, but very nicely equipped, cabin … Continue reading

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Barbeque Chopped Salad

Every couple of weeks, I get an envelope of goodies from my mom-in-law, Doris, y’know, coupons and stuff that she thinks I’d be interested in. A few weeks back, along with the always welcome coupons (thanks, mom!), she enclosed a … Continue reading

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Gyro Dip

I came across a recipe for a “Greek Layered Dip With Pita Chips” from Sandra Lee in Food Network Magazine, and knew it’d be perfect for a couple of gatherings we had going on over the weekend, but… I wanted … Continue reading

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Grilled BLT Potato Salad

We were planning a grill-centered dinner, and came across this recipe from the nice folk at Kraft foods that seemed a perfect fit in several ways: the potatoes are, indeed, grilled, and the salad can be made as much as … Continue reading

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Tomato, Basil & ‘Choke ‘Za! With Roasted Garlic

It’s a kindofa vicious cycle: I made the Boom Boom Sauce, so then needed to make a ‘Za! to serve it with. Of course, the dough recipe for the ‘Za makes enough for two pies, so I’m left to either … Continue reading

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Mussels in Garlic and Wine

When last we left our veggie stock, I had plans for it; plans starting, but by no means ending, with a 3.99 box of mussels from my local market’s freezer case. The Chilean bivalves, I was assured, were well and … Continue reading

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Chiptole Aioli (and a sammich!)

When last we were considering ciabatta bread, it was in preparation of making a sammich. A bacon, avocado, and tomato sammich, specifically; and with chipotle aioli instead of just plain mayo. The thing about this chipotle aioli is, it has … Continue reading

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Cobb Salad Dip

Happy New Year! Tho’, in truth, this is so good, and simple to toss together, that you could find yourself offering it to folk and proclaiming simply “Happy Tuesday!” or mebbe “Happy Pitch-In Dinner!” (one of my mom-in-law’s favorite gathering … Continue reading

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Quinoa Tabbouleh

Happy 100th Birthday Julia Child! No, I cannot find a record of Julia making quinoa tabbouleh – or regular tabbouleh, for that matter – but back in the day, when I was discovering the joys that could be French cooking … Continue reading

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