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Oven Charred Vegetables

Just in case you are still trying to use up your garden tomatoes and zucchini… This is an adaptation from Lucinda Scala Quinn’s terrific book Mad Hungry.  Her recipes are perfect for feeding hungry families.  In fact, many of the … Continue reading

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Quick Beef and Summer Vegetable Stir Fry

Back to School time means quick weeknight dinners.  This stir fry goes from fridge to table in about 15 minutes, and uses up all those farmer’s market purchases or, if you are a better gardener than me, your garden harvest. … Continue reading

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Quinoa Salad with Roasted Eggplant and Herbs

This dish tastes like summer in a bowl!  Full of flavor and protein, this salad can be a main course or a tasty side dish.  This is perfect to make on a hot day since you can roast the eggplant … Continue reading

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Oven Charred Vegetables

This is an adaptation from Lucinda Scala Quinn’s terrific book Mad Hungry.  Her recipes are perfect for feeding hungry families.  In fact, many of the favorite dishes that my family requests came from her book (go buy it, it’s awesome … Continue reading

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Eggplant Parmigiana Lite

Eggplant Parmigiana Lite The days of heavy, breaded and fried eggplant are over.  Here is a simple, lighter version that eliminates a lot of the fat and calories without sacrificing flavor.  This is a great dish to make ahead a … Continue reading

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Meatless Monday Thai Eggplant Curry

Meatless Monday Thai Eggplant Curry In an effort to cut down on meat, we have jumped on the “Meatless Monday” bandwagon.  For me, cooking vegan is sort of like a dare.  I enjoy the challenge of it.  I like to use … Continue reading

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