Tag: tomatoes
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Rich Tomato Goodness
As fall inevitably turns to winter, one of the fresh vegetables I miss most is a ripe, juicy Jersey tomato. The pink supermarket versions just don’t measure up. But, as with other vegetables I have mentioned in previous posts, oven roasting transforms even supermarket plum tomatoes, unlocking and concentrating their natural sweetness. Roasted tomatoes can…
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The Fruits (and Vegetables) of Summer
This time of year, local farm markets are bursting with fresh produce – watermelon, blueberries, eggplant, zucchini, peaches and so much more. My dad has been supplying us with a steady stream of cucumbers from his garden, but I think tonight I’m going to try this Real Simple recipe, Crispy Green Bean Salad With Tomatoes…
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Sicilian Chicken
Last night I needed a quick recipe, so I tried Cooking Light’s Sicilian Chicken. You begin by pounding chicken breasts down to ½-inch thickness. To save time, I butterflied the chicken breast (see video). After sprinkling both sides of the cut breast with salt and pepper, I dredged the chicken in flour, sautéed it and…
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Bubbling Bliss
Pizza is often a family favorite on busy nights. Although we occasionally phone our local restaurant for takeout (light on the cheese, of course!), it’s easy to make your own delicious pizza—while controlling the fat. Making pizza dough used to intimidate me. I invariably added water that was too hot or cold—producing a leaden mixture…
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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…
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