This is spring in a bowl. It's also fall and part of summer, depending on where you live. When lobster went on sale in the spring, I went on a spree, and tossed it with a bunch of my recently grown lettuce, chives, sorrel and basil shoots and some sliced cucumbers. It wasn't … [Read more...] about Lobster Salad with a Sweet Basil, Chive and Lemon Vinaigrette
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Cumin-Coriander Green Beans
You don't need to be making lamb saag to make these green beans. It just helps because you'll already have the spices toasted and freshly ground. And that's important when the dish is so bland. The beans don't taste overly "Indian." So you can serve them with mashed potatoes and … [Read more...] about Cumin-Coriander Green Beans
Like Ratatouille, but Italian: Peperonata
The difference? You add a few potatoes and zucchini and the balance leans toward peppers. The rest is about the same. A rustic dish of eggplant, peppers, tomatoes, onions, potatoes, zucchini, and garlic. With a whole bunch of olive oil and minimal spices. Simple and delicious. … [Read more...] about Like Ratatouille, but Italian: Peperonata