Tag Archive: carrots

Asian Inspired Cucumber Salad

We've had some unusually warm hot weather this week... It's been in the 80s and 90s in the afternoons! I like each season as it comes, but I have to say that summer is probably my least favorite. I love spring, but when th hot sticky weather ...

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Roasted Winter Vegetables with Goat Cheese

One of the dishes I was served by Chef April Bloomfield at the Spotted Pig on my trip to NYC was a wonderful root vegetable soup. The soup she prepared was simple, but very flavorful, allowing the flavor of vegetables to stand out. Ever since, I have been in the ...

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Butternut Squash Soup with Parmesan and Sage

A few weeks ago, Kelsey of the Naptime Chef asked me to participate in a virtual dinner party to celebrate the release of Park Avenue Potluck Celebrations, a collection of entertaining recipes from those who do it best. The proceeds of the cookbook benefit Memorial Sloan-Kettering ...

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Beef Stew with Cinnamon and Yams

Last week we had a few of those quintessential fall days. You know the ones - sunny with crisp cool air during the day and chilly nights that are perfect for snuggling up with an extra blanket on your bed. Fall days always make me want a hearty, warming dinner. My ...

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Shepherd’s Pie

Last week was really busy at our house, so I didn't have a lot of time to make dinner. I made this Shepherd's Pie a day in advance so that we had a quick dinner to heat up one evening.  It's based on the Shepherd's Pie recipe from The ...

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