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Tomato, To-mah-to

It’s tomato season! We can’t seem to get enough of these beautiful tomatoes.  I can’t think of any other food that when it’s good, it’s very, very good, and when it’s bad, it’s horrid.  Right now, they are very, very … Continue reading

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Pasta with Pesto and Peas

When I was reviewing The List, I was surprised that I hadn’t blogged about this recipe yet, because I made it long before this blog was even imagined.  This is not your grandmother’s pasta salad.  I should know – I’ve … Continue reading

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Weeknight Bolognese

My husband and I consider ourselves well-qualified tasters of bolognese, or spaghetti with meat sauce.  We’ve eaten it at restaurants, at home, and even (I will admit) a doctored-up version of the jarred variety from Trader Joe’s or Whole Foods. … Continue reading

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Potato Basil Frittata

I made a lot of frittatas during the CSA season as a way to use up vegetables at the end of the week.  Broccoli was added to bacon and cheddar, and swiss chard was excellent with sausage.  This particular frittata … Continue reading

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Roasted Tomato Basil Soup

We’re in a brief but wonderful intersection of seasons here in Minnesota, where the air is crisp enough to want hot soup for dinner, but the frost hasn’t gotten the last of the summer tomatoes yet.  During the first few … Continue reading

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