Smoky-Sweet Tri Tip

Written on Jul 15, 2011 by Alison Ashton
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With a tender tri tip steak, wood chips and a hot grill, you can enjoy lip-smacking smoked barbecue in less than 30 minutes.

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Nigel Slater’s Parmesan Tomatoes

Written on Jul 6, 2011 by Alison Ashton
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Nigel Slater’s ultra-easy roasted tomatoes are a beautiful way to serve one of summer’s top crops.

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Cherry Apricot Almond Tart

Written on Jun 30, 2011 by Lia Huber
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This tart has the tri-fecta effect of cherries+almonds+apricots. And its gorgeous. Get ready for it to be the talk of the barbecue.

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Homemade Gravlax with Wild Alaskan Salmon

Written on Jun 28, 2011 by Alison Ashton
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‘Tis the season for fresh, sustainable wild Alaskan salmon, and there’s none better than the rich, buttery fish from the Copper River. Gravlax is a Swedish specialty that cures the salmon with a mixture of salt, sugar and spices. It’s a simple, no-cook technique requiring nothing more than a little prep work and time. There…

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Old-Fashioned Raspberry Buckle

Written on Jun 6, 2011 by Alison Ashton
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Summer-fresh raspberries are the star in this simple, old-school cake that’s perfect for brunch or an afternoon pick-me-up.

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Greek Chicken Salad Pita with Lemon Vinaigrette

Written on May 9, 2011 by Alison Ashton
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Alison Lewis’s colorful, bright-flavored chicken salad, from her book, “400 Best Sandwich Recipes, is a surefire lunch-box winner.

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Speedy Chickpea Couscous with Pesto

Written on May 5, 2011 by Alison Ashton
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When it comes to side dishes on hectic weeknights, whole wheat couscous is a busy cook’s best ally.

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Basil-Mint Pesto

Written on May 5, 2011 by Alison Ashton
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This simple, springy pesto is a versatile friend in the kitchen. Use to flavor whole grains, dollop on fish or chicken, or dress a bowl of pasta.

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Carla Hall’s Spicy Carrot and Ginger Soup

Written on Apr 27, 2011 by Alison Ashton
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This recipe demonstrates “Top Chef” contestant (and fan favorite!) Carla Hall’s deft touch with nourishing ingredients. It’s also the type of healthy everyday food she favors that leaves room for some well-chosen indulgences. She uses herbal tea bags as bouquet garni to infuse the soup with flavor and silken tofu instead of heavy cream to…

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Devilish Egg Salad

Written on Apr 22, 2011 by Lia Huber
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My husband claims to not be very fond of egg salad . . . but he loves deviled eggs. I, on the other hand, can’t be bothered with filling those fragile egg white shells. So this is my compromise. An egg salad that tastes like deviled eggs (with a little added heft from minced celery). Heaven.

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