CheapCooking
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Tomato, Basil, and Onion Salad or Pasta
I’m not sure why but my basil never took off this year. I have parsley and oregano and rosemary galore, but no basil or cilantro–which I desperately need for my tomatoes! But my tomatoes are doing great and I grew a batch of red onions as well. I pulled some up, let them dry, and…
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Potatoes Romanoff (Do Ahead Mashed Potatoes)
We had company for dinner last night. I like to have as much done ahead of time so that I have time to visit and talk. These potatoes taste great and are easy for entertaining as you can do them earlier in the day and just refrigerate until about 30 minutes before you want to…
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Salsa
Watch out! I got a digital camera today. First picture had to be of the garden tomatoes. When I first started cooking I wanted exact measurements for everything. Even salsa. But now, I realize that you use what you have, you vary it depending on what you’re doing and whom you are serving–and maybe you…
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Cold Avocado Soup
I find myself turning again and again to The Taste of Summer: Inspired Recipes for Casual Entertaining during the summer. Some of the recipes, of course, are quite good year-round, but the focus on warm weather foods and summer produce is quite nice. Tonight, I had a few gorgeous ripe Haas avocados around. I love putting some…
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Easy Ice Water Spruce Up
Do you serve a pitcher of water at the table with meals? To add just a touch of flavor and a burst of color, put some slices of fruit in the pitcher. My latest is to combine lemon, orange, and cucumber slices. Very pretty. Very easy.