August 30th, 2008
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 […]
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August 6th, 2008
You know that we just love watermelon around here and August is National Watermelon month, so we have another good reason to take about this healthy fruit. Julie Biuso, author of “Sizzle: Sensational Barbecue Food,” was kind enough to share this recipe with us:
Chicken Skewers on Watermelon and Feta Salad
Chicken Skewers:
2 yellow bell […]
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July 23rd, 2008
As Linette reminds us over at Mother Earth’s Garden, tomatoes are just starting to ripen around the Midwest and the Northeast. So are zucchini, eggplant, peppers, and a host of other vegetables. Below is one healthy way to take advantage of this bounty, courtesy of the people at Whole Foods Market. Feel free to […]
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July 11th, 2008
I have to share with you the new food I learned about over July 4th weekend: Halloumi. One of my friends just started working in a cheese shop (”The Cheese Shop”) at Cleveland’s wonderful West Side Market and Halloumi was her contribution to our July of 4th cook-out. And what a wonderful surprise. This combination […]
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June 25th, 2008
Last week, we showed one of our favorite grilling gadgets, the pizza grill topper. Today, we show you how to make an easy and tasty pizza to go on that grill plate. Take a look:
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June 20th, 2008
There’s a whole range of new products this season to help make grilling easier and the quality of the food your create better. We want to share just a couple of our favorites:
From Williams-Sonoma, mesh grill-top chef’s pan, ideal for grilling those difficult items, like cut vegetables and small pieces of meat. The stainless-steel […]
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June 18th, 2008
Last week, when I was looking up the specs on the Weber Spirit E-310 Grill to add to the post about the Country Living sweepstakes, I came across this free cookbook offered by Weber. “Weber’s Grilling What’s Good for You” is a 36-page downloadable booklet that covers topics like “Grilling Tools,” “Healthy Grilling Tips,” “Grilling […]
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June 16th, 2008
Just in time for easy summer meals and outdoor entertaining, Hamptons caterer, Anna Pump has written “Summer on a Plate,” a lovely cookbook filled with simple recipes that use local, seasonal ingredients (our favorite kind of food here at “Robust Cooking”). In addition, she shares her expertise on creating safe and easy “beach-ready” foods that […]
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May 29th, 2008
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 […]
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May 26th, 2008
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 […]
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