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    zucchini bake

    This recipe is a humble one, but much beloved. It was shared with the Barrows a while back by close friends, and now we all look forward to zucchini season so that we can make it! Delicious as a side to a cookout (or other meal), it also makes for…

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    ham, potato and cheese galette

    I’ve shared before my love for galette. It is so elegant and pretty without demanding too much work. It is a blank canvas for any creative cooking inspiration. It is hardly ever a dud, thanks to the nearly fail-proof flaky, rich crust that ties it all together. This ham, potato,…

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    roasted poblano salsa

    My husband eats chips and salsa like I eat popcorn: after the children have gone to sleep, in peace and quiet, as a way to unwind and relax. I churn out a batch of my simple salsa about once a week, but sometimes I’ll go off road a bit and…

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    bok choy with garlic and bay leaf

    Have you had bok choy? I never did until we started growing vegetables for a living. It is well received at market, so it has become a spring staple. It is a Chinese cabbage that is delightfully crunchy, crisp at the bottom (sort of like celery) with dark, tasty leaves…

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    broccoli tuna noodle casserole

    An all-time family favorite, this broccoli tuna noodle casserole is comfort food at its best: cheesy, creamy, crunchy, warm. The broccoli adds a bright pop of green, and there’s enough of it to satisfy the veggie-conscious out there, but it’s also disguised enough to be acceptable to picky eaters. (Pro…

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    grilled chicken caprese sandwich

    Okay so when I was in college, there was this local coffee shop in town that also served breakfast and lunch fare, and the Grilled Chicken Caprese was kind of the sandwich. It had a cult-like status among students. I spent many lunch dates the last semester of my senior…

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    not your grandma’s meatloaf

    That’s right, folks. This is not your grandma’s meatloaf. That’s because it’s our grandma’s meatloaf. And I don’t think I’m prejudiced when I say it’s the best. Okay, maybe just a little bit prejudiced…but that’s to be expected. When I think “childhood,” this is the food that comes to mind.…

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    ginger candied carrots

    This content contains referral links; all opinions expressed are completely our own. I’m always on the lookout for yummy vegetable sides that add interest (but also aren’t too fussy). Where most veggies taste very, very yummy just tossed with olive oil, seasoned to perfection with salt and pepper, and roasted…