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Caprese Pasta Salad

Written on September 2, 2011 by Alisa.

I love tomatoes. To me, there’s no better part of summer than eating sun-warmed tomatoes right from the vine. Of course, some people actually want their tomatoes to be part of something bigger, like an actual recipe, and caprese salad is a classic example. But you can’t really do a classic caprese with the 4 […] Read More

Seasonal Eats: September

Written on September 1, 2011 by Alisa.

On warm September days, it’s easy to forget that summer is ending. And then I realize that the stone fruit vendors have already left the market, with Corn Man soon to follow. And where did that butternut squash come from? What happened to summer? Nonetheless, it’s still a good month for the market. You can […] Read More

Try Something New: Fried Plantains

Written on August 29, 2011 by Alisa.

I love Cuban food. Love it. I’m not a fan of the heat and humidity of Florida, but get absolutely giddy about the prospect of scoring some excellent Cuban food. One of the best parts of any Cuban meal? Fried plantains, or platanos maduros. Yet for all of my love of them, I’d never actually […] Read More

Figs and Topless Dinner

Written on August 26, 2011 by Alisa.

I love figs. I didn’t realize that I loved figs until I was well into my 30s, which makes the revelation all the more powerful and magical. Recently, at the farmer’s market, I walked past a booth and literally stopped and did a double take. Arranged on a single, plain table were baskets upon baskets […] Read More

Try Something New: Brussels Sprouts Salad

Written on August 22, 2011 by Alisa.

There’s really no earthly reason why I don’t like Brussels sprouts. I like cabbage. Why do I have such an issue with miniature cabbage? I’ve tried another Brussels sprouts recipe here in the past, and while it was perfectly fine, I wanted to find a way to actually eat them without bacon. Because really, everything […] Read More

Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole

Written on August 19, 2011 by Alisa.

I got this recipe from a fellow In a Pinch mom who delivers meals to moms’ club families in need. If you have disposable foil pans, you can prep this meal for potlucks, delivery or once-a-month cooking. It’s easy to make and easy to scale to as many servings as you need. The recipe below […] Read More

Try Something New: Tuna Salad

Written on August 15, 2011 by Alisa.

I detest seafood. I have always loathed seafood of any kind. My mother, of course, knew this, but it didn’t stop her from trying to pump me full of salmon at dinnertime and tuna salad on hot summer days. Because really, what could make fish any less appealing than packing it in water and mixing […] Read More

Muffins

Written on August 12, 2011 by Alisa.

It seems like everyone loves muffins, particularly Tiny Kitchen Assistants. This is a great basic recipe that can be modified to accommodate your favorite flavors. Our favorite variations include: Blueberry. Add a cup of fresh blueberries, tossed with a Tbsp of flour. Mint Chocolate Chip. Add 1 tsp mint extract and mini chocolate chips. Almond. […] Read More

Try Something New: Chia Seeds

Written on August 8, 2011 by Alisa.

When I say “chia,” what comes to mind? Yep, you’re singing the Chia Pet jingle, aren’t you? Yes, that’s what I’m talking about here. Those seeds are actually edible. I first read about them in 2009 when I read Born to Run. At the time, the only place you could find chia seeds was through online […] Read More

Tandoori Chicken

Written on August 5, 2011 by Alisa.

I had always assumed that tandoori chicken was something that you could only get from an Indian restaurant. I mean, who had an actual tandoor oven at home? Turns out that Cook’s Illustrated showed me that this is something that can actually be made at home. The trick, as they point out, is a multi-step process: […] Read More

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