Tag: summer
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Keep Your (Kitchen) Cool on Hot Summer Nights
On sweltering days, cooking is often the last thing I want to do. Stifling heat not only dampens my appetite, the oven and stove crank up the heat in my home. However, I am exploring a few ways to beat the summer heat: Making the Most of Technology. Many cooking innovations generate less heat than…
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All of the Flavor, None of the Guilt: A Healthier Eggplant Parmesan
One of my husband’s favorite summer dishes is eggplant Parmesan. Over the years we tweaked the recipe in different ways, searching for a happy medium between the version I grew up with, the one he grew up with and the ultimate that we both enjoyed. Traditionally, in our families, eggplant was sliced, battered or breaded,…
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Sicilian Springtime Dessert
Growing up in the 60s, one of my favorite holiday desserts was Strawberry Bavarian. With a mousse-like texture, it combined whipped cream, strawberries and strawberry gelatin. I especially loved when my mom served the festive treat in blue glass dessert dishes that nested in a silver base, which she had received as a wedding gift.…
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Tomato Heaven
South Jersey bursts with its famous tomatoes this time of year, and I’m always looking for new ways to take advantage of them. My social media feed gives me plenty of inspiration. A recipe that often pops up in assorted variations is panzanella salad, an Italian combo of juicy, ripe tomatoes with dried bread. Although…
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Turning Up the Heat
Outdoor grilling brings out the flavors of food in a way that no other cooking technique can—especially in fish and vegetables. Several years ago, we discovered Cooking Light’s Grilled Salmon With Roasted Corn Relish, a succulent salmon dish with a tongue-tingling mixture of roasted chile peppers and corn. We begin by grilling chiles, peeling them…
La Dolce Vita: Our Heart-Healthy Culinary Journey 