The alchemy that is cheese, tomatoes, basil, and eggplant, baked together in the oven. Yummm.
Read MoreFlaky, buttery, whole-wheat pastry wrapped around candy-like caramelized onions, juicy tomatoes, sweet corn, emerald green coins of zucchini, and lots of melted cheese, with a bit flowery basil thrown in for good measure.
Read MoreThis dish is simple and straight-forward, no nonsense -- the rice is intensely tomato-y, allowing the Summer tomato to show off a little, the basil is bright and flowery, and the potatoes are seasoned with nothing more than a little olive oil and salt, which is all they ever really need.
Read MoreA Roman classic, or rather artichokes fried until tender on the inside and gloriously crispy on the outside, akin to a potato chip, luxuriously olive-oily, and perfectly addictive with a sprinkle of salt.
Read MoreHere we have slow-cooked greens turned silky once they spend a bit of time sizzling in a bit of olive oil, all the while taking on the spicy, sharp flavor of the garlic balanced nicely by the mild, creamy white beans and jolted awake with a little hot pepper. Served with a little bread and potatoes or sausage on the side, it will be your favorite new favorite week night meal.
Read MoreA salad that is a whole party of textures, flavors, and colors that would put the usual pile of iceberg lettuce to shame: here we've got paper-thin, super crisp anise-flavored fennel, sweet juicy oranges, buttery, crunchy pine nuts, sharp, biting red onion, and salty rich olives, served over a bed of leafy greens, tossed with a splash of fruity olive oil and sunny orange juice.
Read MoreSpicy, garlicky, slightly bitter greens — a Roman classic.
Read MoreSpecial occasion mashed potatoes , and the best you’ll ever have.
Read MoreThe green beans are crisp and fresh and bright, countered nicely by the intensely sweet caramelized shallots and the salty richness of the pancetta (it is a holiday after all, a little indulgence is in order) and the final touch, a dash of bright sunny lemon zest,
Read MoreWho said pancakes had to be sweet? Here are savory pancakes that are fluffy and light and cheesy, crisp on the outside and soft on the inside, slightly sweet thanks to the squash, drizzled with toasty nutty brown butter and cozy crispy sage (squash/pumpkin's soulmate).
Read MoreCarrots transform completely once roasted — becoming sweeter, more complex — and are even better when tossed with herbs, butter, and olive oil.
Read MoreClassic Tuscan panzanella meets the Greek salad.
Read MoreCrunchy sweet corn, juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy mild avocado, bright parsley, sharp red onion, and salty feta, all wrapped up in a tangy, citrus-y sweet dressing makes for one of the most quick, refreshing, and delicious dishes you'll have all summer.
Read MoreHere we have a whole pot of flavors: briny olives, sweet sultanas, tangy vinegar, mild eggplant, mellow celery, salty capers, and toasty pine nuts, all of which complement each other perfectly, each ingredient playing their part on Team Caponata.
Read MoreZucchini halves packed with a cheesy filling, crispy brown on the outside and creamy on the inside with a sprinkle of basil for freshness, a dish substantial and filling enough for the vegetarians to not feel like they're missing out. Added bonus: these are a great way to use up all that summer zucchini and basil that are about to take over your gardens.
Read MoreA filling, festive option for any vegetarians are your Thanksgiving table — roasted squash, caramelized onions, cheese, and fresh sage wrapped up in butter, flaky pastry.
Read MoreMy favorite stuffing recipe, complete with tart green apple, sweet dried apricots, and savory sausage.
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