Pasta with Fresh Tomato and Anchovy Sauce
6 Sep 2013

Pasta with Fresh Tomato and Anchovy Sauce

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Too many tomatoes. That’s something I didn’t think I’d ever be saying earlier on in the summer, or, least of all, during the colder months we’re heading into now. But currently, in the Northeast, it’s tomato mayhem. For the last several weeks, I’ve gotten more and more reinforcements of tomatoes from my CSA. I had my volunteer shift last week, and was given the task of sorting tomatoes. There were far too many for the (many of them vacationing) members … Read More

Tabbouleh Salad with Cherry Tomatoes & Pine Nuts
10 Aug 2012

Tabbouleh Salad with Cherry Tomatoes & Pine Nuts

by | posted in: Grains, Recipes, Sides & Salads, vegan, vegetarian | 2

Most people think of tabbouleh as a grain-based salad, with bulgur (a whole wheat product) comprising the bulk of the dish. But actually, it’s more of a parsley-based salad, with lots of fresh tomatoes, lemon juice, chopped onions and other herbs, too. Its name derives from the Arabic word for “seasoning” (taabil), and purists have scolded my lack of sufficient parsley in past attempts. This got me thinking that tabbouleh is something of a chunky pesto, with some filling grains tossed … Read More

Spaghetti with Cabbage, Sungold Tomatoes and Duck Prosciutto
26 Jul 2012

Spaghetti with Cabbage, Sungold Tomatoes and Duck Prosciutto

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You might be wondering why, in the midst of summer, when all the glorious squashes, eggplants, tomatoes and peppers have come into season, did I choose to get cabbage at the Greenmarket? Well, the short answer is that I’m slightly obsessed with cabbages — of all kinds — and I don’t expect anyone to relate. And seeing a new head of Savoy cabbage, with quilted-textured, pristine green leaves on the outside and tightly wound like a rubber band ball, promising … Read More

Warm Potato Salad with Tomatoes, Olives & Garlic Scapes
22 Jun 2011

Warm Potato Salad with Tomatoes, Olives & Garlic Scapes

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I’ve been hearing the term “warm salad” being tossed around a lot lately, and feel it might be a new menu buzzword. Perhaps it inspires curiosity, still carries an unlikeliness that hasn’t been as indoctrinated into our culture as, say, “chilled soup.” Sometimes it makes perfect sense (roasted beets, dressed in a light vinaigrette), other times, seems more of a stretch (sorry, sauteed vegetables are just that). I’ve used the term for this dish because of its middle-road temperature. The … Read More