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Fried Feta and Garden Tomato Salad
When I was living in New York I had to wait until August for plump earthy tomatoes, but here in Louisiana, the season is now. Simple salads with aromatic olive oil and fresh basil are always pathways...
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Chilled Asparagus Soup
Sultry. Such is the perfect word to describe these dog days of summer. The morning starts out warm but with a touch of breathable coolness in the air. As the day broadens, the heat swells. It rolls in...
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Summer Rolls with Four Dipping Sauces
Due to the fact that summer is winding down one would think that it might reveal itself with an ebb of the blistering heat. Of course this will come, but not before a FOUR day streak of 100˚...
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Fruited Nut Paste with Pan Roasted Pears
This recipe is what I refer to as a “tumble along”. It all started with a unexptected bag of pears from our friend Gail Cox, which she harvested off of her tree in Arkansas. In the bag that she handed...
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Shaved Brussel Sprout Salad
From time to time a vegetable can surprise you, and such is the case with this Shaved Brussel Sprout Salad. I am actually a huge fan of cooked sprouts, especially when they are given the chance to get...
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Creamy Polenta with Bacon and Mushrooms {and A Healthy Hunger is born! Almost…}
It’s been a super hectic week as I’ve been furiously working on fleshing out the new website- A Healthy Hunger. As my loyal fans know, the new business is a menu subscription service for folks who want...
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Forbidden Rice Salad with Cauliflower
Because you’re going to gorge on Turkey, stuffing and pie…. oh yes… the pie… Make a batch of rice, dress it, and keep it in the fridge. Then steam or sauté some veggies, add some greens, and keep on...
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Lemon Poached Chicken Salad with Buttermilk Dressing
When your day calls for chasing golf or tennis balls, and you would rather be in the garden, easy to make Lemon Poached Chicken Salad is a refreshing lunch with a surprise bonus. We’ve owned our house...
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Ginger Herbed Rice Cake with Smoked Chicken
My life will be taking me back to NYC on a more regular basis, one week out of every 5 if all goes well. My reasons are many and good, but that’s not important here. How that affects my writing here...
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Summer Bounty: Lavender Honeyed Seared Figs
Alas, once again I find myself in the throes of change. It’s been awhile since I’ve posted, and for that I apologize. Know that my heart and mind has not been far from this place- I’ve just been...
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Warm Roasted Tomato Fresh Mozzarella Salad
August is my happy time of the year. The rhythm and flow of the summer is now engrained. Shoulders are goldened by the sun, stepping into shorts and slipping on tee shirts is the uniform of ease and...
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Onion Tart with Goat Cheese Custard
If you’ve been following along with this instagram account, or perhaps that instagram account, you will know that I’ve been working on this Onion Tart. It’s been a complete labor of love as not only...
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Sweet Dumpling Squash with Yogurt Sauce and Pomegranate Molassas
On my desk I have a teeny tiny brass Buddha. It sits just above my keyboard and so it catches my eye several times a day. Most days I shift it back and forth out of my way, but then there are the...
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Artichokes Pan Seared with Pesto
Hey! I’ve got a secret, and the best part of it is that it’s incredibly delicious. Here is my secret, I will admit it. I’m on a diet. Shocking right? New Year, new me! Please allow me to back up and...
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Dark Chocolate Popcorn with Sea Salt and Peanuts
In anticipation of next weekend’s big game I decided to get my groove on and make some dark chocolate popcorn with sea salt and peanuts. As you can imagine, watching the game is more of a social event...
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Delicate Smoked Fish Dip with Charred Leeks and Capers
Looking for a smokey dip that doesn’t include bacon? I can’t say it’s an equal exchange, because really- what is?, but this smoked fish dip has great flavor in a light and delicate base, which makes...
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Last minute party Hummus
Pomegranate Molasses and Pistachio Hummus Now that the summer is unofficially here I have begun to think about weekend entertaining. To make my life easier I have created a few variations on hummus....
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Zucchini Spinach Tart- Light, Quick and Easy
If you’ve been following me for awhile (and thank you to those of you who do!), I usually post a one pan dish that you can make for pre-holiday breakfasts. When you love your family, but you just...
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One Eyed Jack Muffins
My Story About One Eyed Jack Muffins I have a little bit story behind the name of this muffin, but let me first back up a bit. Get the Recipe and More-One Eyed Jack MuffinsThe post One Eyed...
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Blackberry Brie Flatbread Pizza
It’s a cold messy Winter day here in NYC, the perfect day to turn on the oven and reshoot some recipes for the little cookbook I’m working on. It’s going to be a sweet gem of a tome of cocktail...
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