Monthly Archives: June 2012

Mama Carbone’s Marinara

Posted on 2012/06/29 by

Growing up in Nashville in the 1960s and 1970s, there wasn’t much “ethnic” food. For Italian, there were a couple of mom-and-pop places that had spaghetti. But I was lucky enough that my best friend, Lisa, came from a real, … Continue reading →

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Swiss Chard and Avocado Salad

Posted on 2012/06/18 by

My neighbor, Joyce, often shares the bounty of her organic garden with me, just minutes from harvest to table. This salad combines her swiss chard, arugula, and basil with store-bought avocado (cubed), mushrooms, and shaved parmesan, tossed in an easy … Continue reading →

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Easy Vinaigrette

Posted on 2012/06/18 by

This vinaigrette dressing can be used as-is, or it can be the base for custom dressings by adding wasabi, or substituting lime juice for some of the vinegar, or whatever you like. It works as a marinade, too. 4 oz. … Continue reading →

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Brussels Sprouts You Won’t Hate

Posted on 2012/06/05 by

Until I tasted the brussels sprouts that my brother-in-law, Ralph Murphy, does, I couldn’t get them down. They were usually like big, over-cooked wads of green paper. He roasts his–and you can do these that way–but it’s faster and uses … Continue reading →

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