Tomato

Fresh Salsa Salad

June 9, 2012

This couldn’t-be-easier salad was inspired by a now (sadly) defunct restaurant in my hometown: The Silo. My family ate many, many meals there over the years, hosted birthday parties, celebrated milestones, received sports awards and college scholarships there, all accompanied by the delicious Silo food. The Silo first opened in the 1950’s, I believe…and some […]

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Bulgur with Tomato and Onion

March 9, 2012

This dish was inspired by the Bulgur side dish served at my local Turkish restaurant.  I don’t think – or at least I don’t recall ever having Bulgur before my first dinner here.  My date and I went in for dinner and we were each given the choice of rice or bulgur as a side […]

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What’s for Dinner?

September 19, 2010

Zucchini Tomato Rice Gratin with Sausage As the end of the summer vegetable season approaches, this is one of those recipes I turn to.  I found it in Gourmet Magazine back in 2008 and it quickly became one of my favorites.  You can use it as a vegetarian main dish, or do as I do […]

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What’s for Dinner?

June 18, 2010

Grilled Tuna Steaks and an Avocado, Tomato and Cucumber Salad with Chipotle-Cucumber Dressing

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What’s for Dinner?

June 11, 2010

Tomato, Basil, Fresh Mozzarella and Avocado over Micro-Greens with a Shallot Vinaigrette [Where’s the recipe?]

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