Tag: summer
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Bruschetta Chicken: Part 2
A couple of weeks ago, I blogged about the flavors of summer and my discovery of Jessica Gavin’s recipe Bruschetta Chicken with Zucchini Noodles. I couldn’t wait to try this dish, which tops parmesan zucchini noodles with sauteed chicken, mozzarella cheese and a mixture of seasoned diced tomatoes. I wanted to report back that it was…
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Taste of the Sea
As buds on the trees and flowers burst into blossom and the days grow warmer, I eagerly await the bounty of summer’s fruits and vegetables. But I’ve also been daydreaming about relaxing on the beach, digging my toes into the sand. One of my favorite things about the seashore is the abundance of seafood—crabs, shrimp,…
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What’s Left on Your Summer List?
Two days after Labor Day, I’m still reluctant to let go of summer. As I’ve written before, summer is one of my favorite seasons, with our local farm stands overflowing with fresh berries, eggplant, squash, melons and luscious Jersey peaches, corn and tomatoes. I will sorely miss them in January. Happily, the bounty of summer…
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Grilled Vegetables
On sweltering summer evenings, cooking sometimes seems less than appealing. But our backyard grill makes delicious meals fast and easy. One of our favorites is grilled vegetable sandwiches. Last week I sliced an eggplant, quartered bell peppers and thickly sliced a red onion; marinated them in balsamic vinegar, olive oil and seasonings for a few…
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Long Live Summer!
Today, as I strolled the produce section at ShopRite, the aroma of fresh basil followed me down the aisles. In a split second, that fragrance transported me back to summer, as I remembered clipping basil from my plant on the back porch. I followed my nose and quickly found small hydroponic basil plants. I hadn’t…
La Dolce Vita: Our Heart-Healthy Culinary Journey 