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Farmers’ Market Finds

Even though our Community Supported Agriculture farm has been supplying us with a wealth of great produce this season, I still like to visit farmers’ markets to supplement our table.  You see, the CSA box provides just the right amount … 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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Lemon Fusilli with Arugula

I’ve been drooling over this recipe (Barefoot Contessa at Home), waiting for our CSA to send more arugula.   The online version of the recipe also includes broccoli.  Ordinarily, I wouldn’t have known that, but because we have several friends … Continue reading

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Centennial

This marks my 100th post on this blog!  Yay!  So, in celebration, I bring you a double-header:  Taglierelli with Truffle Butter (Barefoot Contessa Back to Basics) and Broccoli Rabe with Garlic (Barefoot Contessa at Home). First, a confession.  I had … Continue reading

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Penne with Five Cheeses

Really, this became Penne with Four Cheeses, because I didn’t want to add the Gorgonzola, so I just doubled up on the fresh mozzarella.  Many of you may be questioning my Wisconsin upbringing, given my pickiness about cheese.  Let’s just … Continue reading

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Linguine with Shrimp Scampi

I’ve made this before with great success, but this time I overcooked the linguine, so it was a bit mushy.  Oh well.  It was still good, and well worth the effort of removing the tails and poop trails from two … Continue reading

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Broccoli with Bow Ties

This is listed under the kids’ section of Barefoot Contessa Families (p. 205), but the garlic, lemon zest, and pine nuts definitely jazz it up for an adult audience, too.

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