Category Archives: Vegetables and Side Dishes

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Garlic Potatoes

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Ok, I know that garlic potatoes don’t sound very exciting, but I promise you these potatoes are so incredibly delicious and creamy that once you’ve tried them they’re sure to become a favorite. Honestly, when I took my first bite … Continue reading

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Scallops over fresh Creamed Corn with Bacon, Cilantro & Scallions

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I love summertime for lots of reasons, one of them being fresh corn on the cob. Just with butter and salt it’s incredible. Sweet and crisp. I also like to eat it raw, picking one kernel off at a time. … Continue reading

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Heirloom Tomato Tart with Black Pepper Parmesan Crust

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Tomatoes are in season! If you’re not growing your own tomatoes, you can find so many varieties now in the grocery store or at your local farmer’s market. Such a versatile fruit, yes it’s a fruit! There are so many … Continue reading

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Marinated Mushrooms & Artichokes

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Hmmm… what to serve instead of a green salad at our BBQ tonight?? I had just bought a pound of mushrooms and decided to marinate half of them to create a savory marinated dish. The other half I’m saving for … Continue reading

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Cooking with Uncle Gary’s Gourmet Peppers & Pepper Jellies

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I’m “friends” with Gary Langer, owner of Uncle Gary’s Gourmet Peppers & Pepper Jellies. Why is friends in quotes? Because I’ve never actually met Gary in person, just like so many of my other internet foodie friends I haven’t met… but … Continue reading

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Celery Root & Apple Soup

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I was so happy to find celery root (celeriac) at Whole Foods in Nashville last week… since I haven’t been able to find it at the local supermarkets. Amazing how such a knobby, ugly root could bring me such joy! … Continue reading

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Cucumber & Pineapple Gazpacho/Salsa

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This is so good. Words cannot describe the taste sensation that these ingredients combined, create. I tried something similar at the deli counter of Whole Foods last summer. However, the last time I went to Whole Foods they didn’t have … Continue reading

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Whole Stuffed Cabbage with Caraway Bechamel Sauce

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When Gigi from Gigi’s Organic Garden Club brought me a beautiful head of cabbage with our weekly delivery I just didn’t want to cut it up to cook/serve it. I thought it was too beautiful! I removed the four biggest … Continue reading

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Fig & Goat Cheese Flatbread

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  Figs are in season and they’re one of my favorite fruits. They were on sale at the grocery store… buy one container and get one free. So, of course I had to get two containers. Although I love them … Continue reading

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Squash Casserole

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Squash is such a wonderful vegetable, and it’s really inexpensive. The squash I used in this dish was dirt cheap… meaning I grew it in the garden.   This recipe can be

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Rustic Cabbage Soup

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Fall is in the air and my food usually reflects that. It was a rainy day and I wanted something comforting and warm. This cabbage soup sure did the trick! I made it for lunch for my husband and myself.

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Crispy Onion Rings with Buttermilk Dipping Sauce

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Who doesn’t love onion rings? I really don’t think it’s fair that they take a back seat to French Fries!! When I made these onion rings, we

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Baba Ganoush

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I love Mediterranean foods of all types. One of my favorites is Baba Ganoush. Eggplant or Aubergine (as it is called) is one of my favorite vegetables! Well, it’s actually a fruit, although most people think of it as a … Continue reading

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