IN PRAISE OF TOMATOES

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I take just two ingredients, Glittering  gray diamonds of sea salt Gorgeous  globes  of sun-kissed tomatoes, I embrace my laziness and stand over the kitchen sink, juice running down my arms Eating tomatoes. It is perfection. For dinner I’ll put … Continue reading

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ZUCCHINI LOAF … a light, tender quick bread.

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Every morning I check my vegetable garden.  Every morning I am rewarded with zucchini.  I  lift the large leaves to find these green treasures. I like to pick zucchini when they are very small and tender.    I wanted to make … Continue reading

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AVOCADO PIQUANT

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PIQUANT AVOCADOS Preparation time:  10 minutes, serves 4 2 ripe avocados 6 Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced 1 tbsp capers preserved in salt, rinsed and drained 2-3 canned anchovy fillets, drained and chopped generous 1/3 cup olive oil juice of … Continue reading

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PICKLED CARROTS WITH MINT

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I’m always looking for appetizers that will keep guests satisfied, not to mention occupied, before the main event.   The trick is finding taste-tempting starters that are light and full of flavour .  This recipe takes just 5 minutes to make, … Continue reading

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LEMON LOAF

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When life hands you a lemon, make a lemon loaf! Lemon Loaf Have all ingredients at room temperature.  (unless otherwise stated always do this) Grease a loaf pan and line with parchment paper. Sift 1 1/2  cups flour,    1 tsp … Continue reading

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MOROCCAN VEGETABLE SOUP WITH POPOVERS

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Another cold day. There’s fresh snow on the local mountains. I can see them as I sit here at my computer. It looks like someone has sprinkled icing sugar over their tops. Mountaineering Husband will be in them tomorrow. I’m … Continue reading

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GRILLED SHANGHAI FLANK STEAK … marinated to fork tenderness

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Chefs have always known the steaks with the best flavour are not the expensive tenderloins but  cuts like flank steak.    Flank steak  requires a marinade and then a quick, hot grill. Summer has drifted into fall but the days continue … Continue reading

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THE COOK’S NOTEBOOK…CHEF’S TIPS AND TIDBITS

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NO ANCHOVIES FOR YOUR CAESAR DRESSING???         When you’re out of anchovies a few drops of fish sauce added to your Caesar dressing is a reasonable substitute.  Fish sauce is made from fermented anchovies. AN EASY WAY TO … Continue reading

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HOW TO CORRECT TASTE IN THE KITCHEN

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Answers to some of the most asked questions in BEL’OCCHIO’s cooking classes The most important lesson we can pass on to you is to taste food as you cook it, not just when it’s done.    You will gain important insight … Continue reading

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MIZUNA AND BEET ROOT SALAD … with feta cheese

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Mezuna is a mild Japanese green with a spicy exotic flavour.  If you can’t find it in your market substitute watercress or arugula.  Mezuna is easy to  grow.  It certainly  grows prolifically in my garden. This is an easy recipe … Continue reading

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