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August 30th, 2008

21 Ways to Use Zucchini

It’s zucchini time in the Midwest and Northeast and if you are looking for ideas on how to serve these omnipresent green-colored squash, we have ideas:

Cut them into 1/2″ x 3″ spears and eat raw.
Make zucchini muffins
Grate zucchini in your salad
Grill them.
Make zucchini bread
Use in a vegetable stir-fry
Make stuffed zucchini
Create ratatouille
Bake in vegetable lasagna
Serve baked […]

By Sandy Mitchell -- 5 comments

August 29th, 2008

Halibut with Baby Leeks

One of my new favorite Web sites is a new video site called Eat, Drink, or Die. This professionally run site is a far cry from food offerings on YouTube. Tom Colicchio (of Top Chef fame) and other food experts have contributed videos on nutrition, wine, healthy eating, and more. If you aren’t familiar […]

By Sandy Mitchell -- 0 comments

June 2nd, 2008

Nicoise Salad

Nicoise Salad (salad in the style of Nice, France) is one of my favorite summertime dishes. It makes use of summer’s fresh produce; it’s healthy; and it’s cool and refreshing on a hot sultry day. You can vary the recipe somewhat to suit your family’s tastes and to accomodate what’s fresh at the market, but […]

By Sandy Mitchell -- 2 comments

May 29th, 2008

Grilled Mahimahi with Peach and Pink Grapefruit Relish

I have a delicious summer recipe to share with you, just in time for weekend grilling, courtesy of the folks at Cooking Light Complete Cookbook.

Grilled Mahimahi with Peach and Pink Grapefruit Relish
(Recipe on page 279 of Cooking Light Complete Cookbook)
Prep: 20 min. • Cook: 11 min.
1⁄3 cup rice vinegar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1⁄2 cup finely chopped […]

By Linette Gerlach -- 0 comments

May 26th, 2008

Grilled Shrimp Salad with Orange-Mint Dressing

Grilled shrimp is one of my favorite summer dishes. The people at Cabot Creamery, the Vermont cheese co-op and maker of the “World’s Best Cheddar,” are kind enough to share this recipe for Grilled Shrimp Salad. It’s a refreshing and light summertime dish.
Grilled Shrimp Salad with Orange-Mint Dressing
1 1/4 pounds large […]

By Sandy Mitchell -- 1 comment

May 23rd, 2008

Summer Ceviche

Ceviche is a great way to introduce fish into your family’s diet. The traditional Mexican dish is made with fish that is “cooked” in lime juice (don’t turn up your nose; it really does cook), accompanied by vegetables and garlic. Every region has its own variation of this dish.
This spicy, tomato-based version comes […]

By Sandy Mitchell -- 1 comment