Tag Archives: Olive oil

New Potato and Asparagus Picnic Salad

Posted on April 8, 2013 by

Springtime means asparagus. And it also means picnics, in the little pockets of sunshine snuck in between the rain showers. This tangy potato salad is equally good on a blanket in the sunshine or on a carpet picnic in your … Continue reading →

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Arugula and Edamame Crostini Appetizers

Posted on January 3, 2013 by

We discovered this recipe on Epicurious a few weeks ago, and it’s become one of our go-to appetizers for holiday fun. The bright green flavors taste like springtime, which can be super welcome in the grey and drizzly environs of … Continue reading →

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Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Shallots and Mushrooms

Posted on November 4, 2012 by

The rich flavors of slow-roasted brussels sprouts and the earthy tones of wild mushrooms mingle with the sweet taste of fried shallots in this lovely Thanksgiving dish. Our dear friend Megan cooked this for us this year, and come to … Continue reading →

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Swiss Chard and Zucchini Lasagne

Posted on October 3, 2012 by

The garden continues to produce prodigious amounts of yellow zucchini, and the swiss chard production is not far behind. Thank goodness we like them both! Throw in some herbs from the garden, and you have a dinner you can make … Continue reading →

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Pasta with Zucchini, Garlic, and Pistachios

Posted on August 17, 2012 by

Summer squash is in full glory, and we’re cooking away to keep up. This easy pasta dinner with pistachios and grilled yellow squash is an inspired recipe from Mark Bittman’s Kitchen Express. To the recipe!

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Black Bean, Mango and Mint Salad

Posted on August 17, 2012 by

We’re always on the lookout for ways to use mint right now. That particular herb would take over the whole garden if we didn’t have it sequestered in its own big pot. And we still see mint volunteers popping up … Continue reading →

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Fresh Basil Pesto (and How to Save it For Later)

Posted on August 15, 2012 by

Seattle in summer leads to giddiness and joy – for us AND for the basil. Seriously, the basil could NOT be happier. So, Melanie came up with this pesto recipe that’s not too oily and not too garlicy, and perfectly … Continue reading →

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Cilantro-Mint Herb Spread (aka Green Charmoula)

Posted on July 25, 2012 by

If you’re like us, you have a boatload of mint in your garden right now. This richly herby green charmoula spread from Bon Appetit is great on grilled flatbread and grilled fish.

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Scallops, Greens, and Creamy Grits

Posted on May 30, 2012 by

We love scallops. Their rich, distinctive flavor makes any dinner feel special, and they’re so easy to make, that you can makes lots of special dinners. The rich, golden grits are warm and inviting, and the bite of the greens … Continue reading →

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Quinoa Cakes

Posted on May 10, 2012 by

Quinoa is such a versatile grain – full of protein, packed with deliciousness, and apparently just MADE for making quinoa cakes. Seriously. We could eat these every night, and we’ve had them for two nights in a row. This recipe … Continue reading →

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