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Zucchini Tart with Basil Ricotta Filling

Tarts with puff pastry are one of my favorite things to make. They look super impressive and are deceptively easy. I guess you could make your own puff pastry from scratch, but unless I’m making croissants or pain au chocolat, … Continue reading

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No-Cook Recipes: Cantaloupe, Blackberry, Basil Salad

I started the “No-Cook Recipes” column on my blog a couple years ago after a friend of mine told me that she wanted a place to look for more no-cook meals. I’d made a bunch of them during the summer … Continue reading

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Peach Halloumi Panzanella

When it gets unbearably hot outside and all I want to do is sit in the shade with a cold drink in hand, I turn to panzanella. It’s one of the simplest and most satisfying dishes to make during the … Continue reading

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Tomato Goat Cheese Tart

This is the time of year when the tomatoes are in top form. Every Saturday, I go to the same stand at the Tower Grove Farmers’ Market and pick up the best ones I can find. A trick I learned … Continue reading

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Summer Corn and Tomato Salad

A week or two ago, my friend at work loaned me one of his favorite cookbooks, “Six Seasons” by Joshua McFadden. The cookbook puts an emphasis on fresh, seasonal vegetables, something that my friend and I are both passionate about. … Continue reading

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Peach Pita Pizzas

I’ve been eyeing the “Love & Lemons” cookbook for a while but I never wanted to shell out the money for it. Then Prime Day happened and the cookbook was marked down to $10, so I finally took the plunge. … Continue reading

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Farro Salad with Arugula and Chickpeas

I usually go out for dinner at least one night during the weekend but this weekend, I cooked the whole time. It’s okay, though, because this farro salad with radish and parm was worth it. I made the salad Saturday … Continue reading

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Campanelle with Roasted Cauliflower

This pasta was the product of improvisation and last minute decisions. I find that some of my best choices come from there. I knew I wanted to use a head of cauliflower that I bought at the farmers’ market over … Continue reading

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Tomato Bread Soup with Croutons

The first winter I lived in D.C., I ate soup almost everyday for lunch. It was quick, it was cheap, and it was warming. The place that sold it was right across from my office, so I’d walk over, grab … Continue reading

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Heirloom Tomato Panzanella

This panzanella is the best salad I’ve ever made. I know it sounds like I’m exaggerating but I’m not. To me, the best salad is one that makes you forget that you’re eating salad. This panzanella accomplishes that. Sweet, colorful … Continue reading

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