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Watercress Pesto

As a kid I loved nothing better than foraging for snacks. Hot spots for snacks depended on the season. Fall brought apples and pears from neighboring trees and walnuts from the back woods. Spring had violets, dandelion and fiddleheads. But … Continue reading

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Greek Salad

The great things about Greek Salads are its quick, easy, and you just use a few ingredients. You can kick it up a notch and make your own dressing (recipe below). You can shake it up and change out the … Continue reading

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Smokey Braised Red Cabbage

Smokey Braised Red Cabbage Braising is nothing more than quick searing then cooking something slowly partially covered in liquid. This technique brings out the sweetness in vegetables like cabbage. It is also works on tougher cuts of meat. I use … Continue reading

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Mediterranean Style Cavatelli

Cavatelli is made with Ricotta cheese dough. Does it get any better than that? You bet! Add some pointers taken from the Mediterranean style of sauces by using vegetables in their natural juices instead of pureed tomato sauce. I love … Continue reading

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