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vegetables

Beet & Shallot Risotto

by Maggie Battista
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Just like you get sick of zucchini in September, I get sick of beets in October. I’m not quite there yet, but it’s early and I’m researching and scheming up new ways to show off the sweetness of this root veggie. I do adore roasted sliced beets sprinkled with a little goat cheese and thyme.

Zucchini Cakes

by Maggie Battista
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Okay, okay, this photo isn’t so hot but these cakes were delicious. I modified a Paula Deen recipe to make these delectable bites, and served them as a starter with fresh tomato salsa and a juicy lemon-yogurt dip. I made these again a few nights ago, but molded them into a slightly larger shape for

Corn with Basil-Feta Butter

by Maggie Battista
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They summer may be fading, but the corn is just coming in. Don’t you love that? Just as the summer is beginning to feel like a memory, fabulous sweet veggies like corn and tomatoes are over-running your garden, almost like summer’s parting gift.
While in Maine a few weeks ago, I prepared a mini-feast of local

Pasta with Breadcrumbs

by Maggie Battista
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While away on vacation last week, I remained committed to eating well, despite staying in a cottage that had no whisk and no measuring cups. “Well” is a very subjective word, because in this budget-conscious world, who’s really eating totally fancy meals? Sure, we were staying in a little Maine, ocean-front cottage but lobsters were

Dill Pickles

by Jessica Merrill
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I judge brunch spots as much by the bloody mary as the magic in the kitchen. And I recently found a five-star version (hot, spicy and packed with enough horseradish to clog the straw) at Buttermilk Channel in Brooklyn. The garnish – a tangy house made pickle spear – was sassy enough to match the

Buttermilk Slaw

by Maggie Battista
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I abhor traditional cole slaw. I know that’s strong words for a simple shredded salad, but supermarket delis have really spoiled traditional cole slaw for me. It always tastes the same – too creamy, heavy and, well, just like a big tub of mayonnaise with a few, sparse veggies.
Today, I prepped burgers for some friends

Beet Leaf Pesto

by Maggie Battista
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I’m always inspired by the fabulous duo over at Delicious Days. After seeing their pretty photos of a pesto made from radish greens, I thought (1) I can do that and (2) I may be able to top the gorgeousness of it all with some beet greens.
Oddly enough, I’ve yet to roast the actual beets!

Miso-Glazed Sweet Potatoes

by Jessica Merrill

Lately, I’ve had a hankering for sweet potatoes – and not prepared the way you might expect, dredged in olive oil and brown sugar and roasted until crispy or mashed with butter and maple syrup. No, instead, I’ve been thinking about sweet potatoes in miso sauce. It’s a dish I used to eat at the

Autumn Cauliflower Gratin

by Jessica Merrill

Have you noticed the weather suddenly turning brisk? And in the evenings, the darkness descending earlier and earlier? There’s no denying that autumn has arrived – even for those of us who are lazy about packing away our flip flops. Just as quickly as the weather changed so has my appetite.

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