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Grilled Eggplant with Mint

October 27, 2011

John and I use our barbecue all year round. When it snows, the driveway, front…

Duck Prosciutto Salad with Fresh Figs and Manchego Cheese

August 8, 2011

My husband and I love going to our local farmers’ market. The Halifax Seaport Farmers’…

Roasted Pepper Piedmontese

August 5, 2011

Bell peppers (green, red, yellow and orange) are an excellent source of vitamin C and…

Roasted Radishes

August 3, 2011

I avoid radishes like the plague.  If they were in salads I would either pick…

Asparagus, Smoked Bacon and New Potato Salad

June 6, 2011

My fondest childhood memories of summer were swimming long hours down at the beach where…

Southwestern Grilled Chicken Salad with Tomato and Black Bean

June 1, 2011

For casual entertaining or an easy weeknight meal this dish gets the thumbs up from…

Salt and Sugar-Cured Asparagus, Poached in Butter

May 23, 2011

The title alone in this recipe was enough to peak my curiosity.  Poached in butter…doesn’t…