"It had prettier colors than a bag of Skittles." [Photograph: Kristen Swensson] Last week, my friend Rachel split her CSA's tomato haul with me. When she spoke about it, I expected a few pounds of produce, maybe 10 or 15...
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Normally, I wouldn't excerpt a recipe that calls for a specific pan in an unusual shape or size. Nothing is more frustrating then getting all excited to bake, say, a spicy gingerbread, only to discover that it requires six mini...
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In the summer, my cooking seriously improves. As long as I can get to a farmers' market and not mess up royally, dinner doesn't take much more effort than chopping everything up, throwing it into a bowl, and covering...
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©iStockphoto.com/subjug Pesto is one of those near perfect foods: easy to prepare, bursting with verdant flavors, and an excellent choice for make ahead meals since it lasts forever in the freezer. Just about every home cook has a tried-and-true version...
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