I’ve long been a fan of Ina Garten’s Garlic Roasted Potatoes. So crispy and salty–they’re like French fries for grown-ups. But, I wanted to serve them for a dinner party last week, and I felt like they needed a little something extra to be company ready. So, I threw together a fresh herb oil. Here’s [...]
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Mussels with Dill and White Wine Quick and easy to make, these mussels are complemented by the fresh taste of dill, the acidic complexity of white wine, and the tart sweetness of lime. Serve with crusty bread for a complete meal that will make you feel like you’re at the seashore. Ingredients 2 tbsp. olive [...]
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Known for its tireless testing of recipes, America’s Test Kitchen is both a real 2,500 square foot test kitchen located just outside of Boston and a fabulous weekly television show that brings the test kitchen’s findings to the American public. With all of this season’s shows and recipes available online, americastestkitchen.com is a wonderful resource [...]
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The subtle lemon flavor of these creamy, chilled desserts make them the perfect after-dinner delicacies for sultry summer nights. A garnish of fresh, tart blackberries accentuate their citrus-sweetness.
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The best part of summer at my house is always the Fourth of July. There’s no better reason to have a blowout barbeque than the founding of our nation, and Tom and I are so excited to get the neighbors out back to see our new, self-constructed patio. We spent all spring building it, and [...]
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Radish and Chive Bruschetta Inspired by Lynn Rossetto Kasper of The Splendid Table fame, this recipe is a quick and easy starter for a sunny, summer dinner part. The sharp bite of the radishes is softened by the creamy goat cheese and oniony chives. A delectable bite. Ingredients crusty loaf of French bread 2 [...]
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Jekka McVicar, England’s leading horticulturalist, has come out with a new and truly divine cookbook. Jekka’s Herb Cookbook compiles Jekka’s intimate knowledge of herbs with cooking techniques she learned from her grandmother to bring the home cook delectable recipes like Crispy Sage, Apple, and Walnut Salad; Ham, Mint, and Pea Soup; Courgette (or “Zucchini” in [...]
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I’ve been getting more experimental with my salads of late, and I’ve found that a great way to get a new twist on old classics is simply to add fresh herbs to your basic salad mix. Last week, I tossed arugula with fresh basil, diced cucumber, chopped red bell pepper, diced kalamata olives, sliced cherry [...]
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Need something light, refreshing, and slightly sweet to help cool down on a sultry summer afternoon? Brew up some Thai basil Thai iced tea. Combine 4 tablespoons of black loose-leaf tea, ½ cup of whole Thai basil leaves, and 6 cups of boiling water. Let cool to room temperature; then steep in the fridge [...]
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It’s spring, and Mark Bittman is back with a new take on that springtime pasta favorite, Pasta Primavera. In the May 11th edition of his weekly New York Times recipe column, Bittman gives us 8 new takes on this traditional vegetable and pasta dish, all of which are fresh, healthy, and most importantly, simple to [...]
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