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Broccolini with Balsamic Vinegar

This recipe (Barefoot Contessa at Home) strikes a fine balance between those of us who like absolutely nothing adorning our green vegetables (me) and those of us who like whatever we can get our hands on to dress up our … Continue reading

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Broccoli with Garlic

This is listed as a salad (Barefoot Contessa Cookbook, p. 100), but we ate it as a warm side dish.  It’s a nice alternative to plain steamed broccoli, without any fussy sauces. Normally, I’m not a fan of broccoli “salads,” … Continue reading

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Garlic Roasted Potatoes

I’ve made this recipe at least a dozen times, and it’s always good.  I used some of our CSA potatoes and garlic this time to make a half-batch on a week night.  I’m happy any time I don’t have to … Continue reading

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Maple Roasted Butternut Squash

Holy Hannah, this was good.  We had a butternut squash from our CSA box, and it was looking so pretty on our kitchen counter that I waited a few weeks to hack into it.  That’s the thing about winter squashes … Continue reading

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Roasted Carrots

There’s an ongoing debate in our house about the best carrot recipe.  (What?  We don’t have cable.)  I like them roasted.  My husband likes them glazed with honey and orange zest.  The toddler likes them (or at least tolerates them) … Continue reading

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Garlic Sauteed Spinach

If you’ve never sauteed spinach before, you might be surprised at how quickly it wilts down to a fraction of its original size.  I don’t remember when I first sauteed spinach, but it very well could have been while following … Continue reading

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