Monthly Archives: August 2009

Fish Fillet en Papillote

Easy and tasty, this is a perfect meal when you want flavor without a lot of work. En papillote is a fancy way of saying “in a packet.” I’m using aluminum foil here, because I am putting the packets on the grill. You could do the same in parchment paper or foil, place on a baking sheet in the over at 350º for 10-15 minutes, depending on the thickness of your fillet.
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Sweet Corn & Peach Salsa

I wish I had lovely photography to accompany this post. Alas, we ate it all. Sweet Corn & Peach Salsa 2 T grapeseed oil 1 T minced garlic 2 cups corn kernels, removed from cobs 1 cup diced green pepper…
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Peach & Blue Cheese Bruschetta

These are awesome, especially paired with a glass of cold gewurztraminer and a sunset.
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Sautéed Greens with Pine Nuts, Golden Raisins and Lemon Zest

What to do with all those greens?! Its the height of greens season at the Market. With those stunning piles of collards, kale, swiss and rainbow chard just begging to be made into an alt-bridal bouquet I’m always bringing home…
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Peach, Nectarine & Blackberry Crisp

Michael Pollan recently quoted Harry Balzer, food marketing researcher for NPD Group which studies American eating habits, in his article written for the New York Times Magazine. What the cynical Balzer said, and Mr. Pollan wrapped up the article was…
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Curried Corn

I love corn on the cob. Just peeled, dropped into a big pot of boiling, salty water and then rolled in butter is pretty close to heaven. But even I get a little, well, bored. Not bored, that’s the wrong…
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Homemade Cheesesteak, Thankfully Nothing Like Subway

It takes a lot of food styling to make a Subway sandwich look appealing to yours truly. Its cheap convenience food that works just fine in a pinch, if you stick with vegetables. Yet through a miracle of computer generated…
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Indian-Spiced Greens with Carrots & Chickpeas

Greens are in right now at your farmers markets and while wilting them with some garlic is delicious and classic, here’s an outlet that’s a little more exotic. Indian-Spiced Greens with Carrots & Chickpeas 1 tablespoon grapeseed oil 3 T…
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Hey! I Voted!

Leave a comment here so that I can send you a HUGE THANK YOU! Haven’t voted? Click here http://www.vegetariantimes.com/chefschallenge09finals It just takes a second and I’ll be so so thankful. As an added incentive, your vote enters you to win…
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The Polls Are Open!

Vegetarian Times has officially opened the vote for the Chef’s Challenge! Please visit the Vegetarian Times Website and cast your vote! My recipe is the Wild Mushroom Ravioli in the entrées category. If you want to vote for my fellow…
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