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Roasted Bell Peppers Salad - Salada de pimentos assados

Roasted Bell Peppers Salad - Salada de pimentos assados

This is a traditional Portuguese salad you will find in most restaurants, especially during the summer. It is…

Sofia Reino
Mar 2010
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1 vote
7648 views
Tzatziki Sauce

Tzatziki Sauce

This is a great traditional greek sauce. Serve it on flatbread with fava beans, kebab, falafel, or anything else you can think of. It's super…

John Spottiswood
Jul 2008
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3 votes
13027 views
Linguine with Fresh Tomatoes

Linguine with Fresh Tomatoes

Since we can have great tomatoes year around, we can always enjoy their fresh flavor this way. Remember: Never store your fresh tomatoes in the…

Robyn Savoie
Mar 2014
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2 votes
6849 views
Buttered Brussels Sprouts

Buttered Brussels Sprouts

Brussels sprouts get a bad rap. Opponents of the vegetable swear it tastes like metal. Or worse, like feet. But when coated with the right…

Amanda Natividad
Oct 2012
Intermediate
2 votes
4504 views
Plum tomatoes roasted with fresh basil

Plum tomatoes roasted with fresh basil

When plum tomatoes are on sale this summer, grab a bagful and make this simple and delicious side dish. It…

Nancy Miyasaki
Jun 2009
Intermediate
3 votes
4018 views
Colcannon with Kale

Colcannon with Kale

An Irish potato dish, colcannon is mashed potatoes with cabbage or kale and a dollop of butter on top. This recipe changed little from Craig…

Julia Ann Souders
Mar 2014
Intermediate
1 vote
5415 views
Squash Blossoms, The Edible Flowers And How To Fix Them

Squash Blossoms, The Edible Flowers And How To Fix Them

This is the time of year when squash blossoms are found in Farmers Markets all around Sonoma. If you've never…

kathy gori
Jul 2010
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2 votes
3780 views
Easy Risotto & Gourmet Mushrooms

Easy Risotto & Gourmet Mushrooms

Risotto scares too many cooks. It's really a simple dish, though not commonly served at the American dinner…

Amos Miller
Jan 2012
Professional
2 votes
5527 views
Healthy Summer Squash

Healthy Summer Squash

Healthy Summer Squash-is a delicious, easy and quick Italian style side recipe. It takes only 16 minutes total time to prepare and cook. Zucchini,…

RecipeKing
Sep 2015
Intermediate
1 vote
4567 views
Skinny Potato Salad, Caesar Style

Skinny Potato Salad, Caesar Style

Here’s a fresh new take on potato salad. If you like potato salad and Caesar salad you are going to love this…

Skinny Kitchen with Nancy Fox
Sep 2012
Professional
1 vote
4839 views
Fresh Tomato Salad

Fresh Tomato Salad

Serve with a delicious loaf of bread.

Catherine Pappas
Aug 2012
Intermediate
1 vote
2932 views
Gastronomia Italiana Style Bean Salad (sardinian)

Gastronomia Italiana Style Bean Salad (sardinian)

I cannot find the type of bean used in the actual salad, here in the states.Ive tried to replicate this dish…

FromScratch Sarah
Mar 2011
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2 votes
4223 views
Tostones (aka Fried Plantains)

Tostones (aka Fried Plantains)

As a Puerto Rican, we make these plantains often. They are twice fried giving them extra crunchiness. Just add a pinch of salt and garlic salt and…

Kimberly
Aug 2013
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1 vote
2542 views
Caesar Asparagus, Low in Calories, Big on Deliciousness

Caesar Asparagus, Low in Calories, Big on Deliciousness

I’ve never been so excited about a vegetable dish before but this one is worth raving about. It’s just like the…

Skinny Kitchen with Nancy Fox
May 2012
Professional
1 vote
4896 views
Sauteed Zucchini in Homemade Tomato Sauce

Sauteed Zucchini in Homemade Tomato Sauce

I love homemade tomato sauce, it's so much better than jarred sauce. As a summer side dish I add sauteed…

Denise Sherin
Aug 2014
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1 vote
4686 views