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6 Sep 2013

Pasta with Fresh Tomato and Anchovy Sauce

by Cathy Erway | posted in: Pasta & Noodles, Recipes, Seafood | 4

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

16 Aug 2013

Stuffed Tomatoes with Bulgur, Almonds, Capers & Herbs

by Cathy Erway | posted in: Recipes, Sides & Salads, vegan, vegetarian | 3

Serving punch in watermelon bowls, clam chowder in bread loaf bowls, grilled beef in lettuce cups — who doesn’t love edible vessels? They can elevate humble-looking dishes to eye-catching hors d’oeuvres, but they’re not always the most practical, no-fuss solutions. Here, it just made sense: I was making a chunky, whole grain salad, and instead of chopping tomatoes to toss in it, I stuffed the ripe fruits to the brim.

30 Mar 2013

Calamari and Tomato Stew with Capers & Chilies

by Cathy Erway | posted in: Recipes, Seafood, Soups & Stews | 8

There are two ways to prepare squid (aka calamari) with succulent results: very quickly, as in searing, grilling, or flash-frying; or very long, as in braising, stewing, or slow-roasting. Anywhere in between will yield rubbery, rigid bands like undercooked cartilage. I went with the latter preparation for this late-winter, almost-springlike, one-seafood stew. It could be plopped on top of pasta, or sopped up with pieces of bread. Tentacles had never been more tender.

16 Aug 2012

Roasted Tomato Corn Soup with Yogurt & Basil

by Cathy Erway | posted in: gluten-free, Recipes, Soups & Stews, vegan, vegetarian | 5

If you have a few favorite ingredients to cook with, you’re bound to run into a moment of deja-vu pretty soon: “Did I just make the basically same thing last week?” Sometimes, you can set out to make a wholly different dish one night and find that you dined on an incredibly similar one the night before (and sometimes, this happens knowingly, like a weekly breakfast routine). But when it happens by accident, it’s a sure sign that that you … Read More

10 Aug 2012

Tabbouleh Salad with Cherry Tomatoes & Pine Nuts

by Cathy Erway | 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

26 Jul 2012

Spaghetti with Cabbage, Sungold Tomatoes and Duck Prosciutto

by Cathy Erway | posted in: Pasta & Noodles, Recipes | 3

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

16 Jul 2012

Steamed Mussels with Fresh Corn, Tomatoes & Herbs

by Cathy Erway | posted in: gluten-free, Recipes, Seafood | 2

I really like mussels, clams, and shellfish of all kinds. You kind of have to, if you’re going to dig into a whole bowl of steamed mussels, served with bread to sop up its broth, or French fries in the classic “moules frites” tradition. But if you’re a little shy of encountering mussels in such quantity, then try perching a few kernels of sweet corn, soaked in a fresh tomato-based broth with garlic and freshly chopped herbs in the bowl … Read More

19 Jun 2012

Spring Ratatouille

by Cathy Erway | posted in: gluten-free, Recipes, Sides & Salads, vegan, vegetarian | 4

Ratatouille is a soothing meal to enjoy on warm nights or as a light lunch (or brunch, topped with a poached egg). To me, it simply spells summer; common ingredients are zucchini and summer squashes, eggplant, peppers and tomatoes. To many, it epitomizes simply country fare from France, or brings to mind a children’s film of the same name. Since it’s a flexible dish of peasant origin, you can improvise with the ingredients used, and add any favorites of your … Read More

30 May 2012

Smoked Paprika Freekeh Salad with Kale, Tomatoes & Garlic Scapes

by Cathy Erway | posted in: gluten-free, Grains, Recipes, Sides & Salads, vegan, vegetarian | 5

Crunchy, crispy, sweet, tangy and earthy; I’m never bored eating a grain-based salad. Especially when the other components outnumber the grains, as in this colorful, kale and tomato-enhanced version with garlic scapes and freekeh.

5 Oct 2008

Fresh Corn, Tomato and Cauliflower Risotto

by Cathy Erway | posted in: Recipes | 6

What a sorry sight: This is the first recipe on this blog in ages not accompanied by photos. I completely forgot to bring my camera when I headed off to Grand Army Plaza, toting a gallon or so of homemade vegetable stock and box of Arborio rice to do my risotto-making demo at the Greenmarket information stand. But, since so many people asked for a recipe, I wanted to share what I ended up making, using whatever looked good at … Read More