Tag: zucchini
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Exploring Ancient Grains
When we knew that a lockdown was looming last year as COVID-19 began arriving in the United States, I found myself wandering the aisles at the grocery store looking for interesting new ingredients to try, as well as necessities. In the rice and beans aisle, I pulled a bag of farro from the shelf and…
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Sunday Sauce
On this frigid Sunday afternoon, I’m grateful to be inside, where a fire is crackling in the fireplace and pasta sauce is simmering on the stove, an aroma I have associated with Sundays all of my life. When I was growing up, as my dad watched the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday afternoons and we wandered…
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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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Seasonal Favorite
Digging deeper into the flavors of summer, yesterday we enjoyed Scampi Primavera on our back porch as we savored the June breezes. Since Ronzoni published this recipe in a coupon circular years ago, it has been an irresistible family favorite. However, this dish differs from pasta primavera recipes that feature pasta and vegetables laden with…
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Flavors of Summer
As the last few days of June dwindle, our farmers’ markets are just ramping up, displaying a colorful assortment of fruit and vegetables. One of my favorites is zucchini, a versatile vegetable that can be grated and baked into moist zucchini bread, sliced and sauteed, and cut into wedges and grilled. In every preparation, it’s…
La Dolce Vita: Our Heart-Healthy Culinary Journey 