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Baba Ghanoush

A lot of people have a love/hate relationship with eggplant. Believe me, I get it. Unless eggplant is cooked properly, it can be a chewy,

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Israeli Hummus

A friend of mine shares her copies of Bon Appetit with me, which I love as there’s a theme for each magazine. The photos are

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Onion Confit

If you’ve ever eaten a burger, a sandwich or anything else that features caramelized onions, you likely had a wow moment — a how could

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Roasted Ratatouille

Too much summer squash? Whether your neighbors look the other way when they see you coming with an armload of zucchini or you’re just looking

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15-Minute Pasta Dinner

  There’s nothing quite so frustrating as coming home from work tired and hungry, gazing into the refrigerator, then retreating because there’s nothing that says

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Savory Vegetable Galette

Spring farmers’ markets and produce stores are so wonderful to peruse and fill our bags and baskets with their deliciousness. Finally, choices other than kale, cabbage

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Luscious Spring Risotto

Risotto, when it’s good, is right up there on my comfort food list. I never had risotto, polenta or gnocchi until I was an adult

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Celery Walnut Salad

Summer has arrived, which translates to grilling, barbecue and outdoor parties and activities. In other words, keep the food part quick and simple. That’s precisely

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