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Soba Salad With Miso Dressing

(1 reviews) Posted by Kumquat the Cat's friend  

Superfast veggie dinner or side dish. Courtesy of Mark Bittman, the Minimalist, from the October 1 2009 NY Times. He's not sure whether to call this a warm salad or a room-temperature noodle dish. I love edamame beans, and buying them frozen is... MORE»

Recipe #393790

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Marilyn's Mac and Cheese With Tomatoes

Posted by Kumquat the Cat's friend  

This is different from most mac and cheese with tomatoes recipes, as it does not use flour or milk. It's good for potluck suppers. My boyfriend made this with no low-fat adjustments, and it was pretty darn good. I personally would have used... MORE»

Recipe #391434

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Soybeans With Garlic and Dill

Posted by Kumquat the Cat's friend  

An Iranian recipe, originally from the Gilaneh restaurant in Tehran. This is eaten almost on a daily basis in northern Iran, often served with eggs and rice. Part of the secret to this dish lies in the lavish amount of butter, but don't worry... MORE»

Recipe #389524

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James River Corn Pudding

(1 reviews) Posted by Kumquat the Cat's friend  

This recipe was in today's NYTimes food section, courtesy of Elaine Louie the Temporary Vegetarian. Why temporary, I don't know. This "is a recipe that has been handed down pre-Civil War." Wow. Unlike most corn puddings, it does not... MORE»

Recipe #387296

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Cold Avocado and Cucumber Soup With Dill

Posted by Kumquat the Cat's friend  

No-cook soup good for hot days of summer. Real easy to make because the blender or food processor does most of the chopping, but it takes time to chill which is not included in cooking time. I omitted the optional shrimp (8-16 boiled &... MORE»

Recipe #384504

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Pasta With Marinated Tomatoes and Summer Herbs

Posted by Kumquat the Cat's friend  

From the August 2009 New York Times, courtesy of Julia Moskin. This one dish meal is designed to be quick and satisfying to a wide range of tastes (note several options). It's also very easy to make, but needs time to marinate. Spend a few... MORE»

Recipe #384498

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Corn-Stuffed Tomatoes

(2 reviews) Posted by Kumquat the Cat's friend  

From the 8/2009 edition of country living. Great no-cook summer recipe if using leftover rice. I reduced the olive oil to 1 tablespoon from 4. Easy to make, fresh tasting, quick and inexpensive too. You can also double the stuffing and eat the... MORE»

Recipe #379959

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Goat Cheese With Paprika, Garlic, Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Capers

(2 reviews) Posted by Kumquat the Cat's friend  

Using typical Spanish ingredients, this tapa is quick and easy to prepare and has a deliciously smokey, yet salty taste. Roasted garlic and paprika are mixed with fresh, soft goat cheese, then spread over rustic bread and topped with sun-dried... MORE»

Recipe #370929

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Brie Cheese With Roasted Garlic-Paprika Filling (Tapas)

(1 reviews) Posted by Kumquat the Cat's friend  

Smoked Spanish paprika has an intense and unique flavor that is a basic ingredient in many Spanish dishes. This tapa combines roasted garlic, dry sherry and paprika with baked Brie cheese to make a soft, rich appetizer that could almost make a... MORE»

Recipe #370928

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Curried Spinach and Lentil Bake

(1 reviews) Posted by Kumquat the Cat's friend  

Made this yesterday, it was very easy and really tasty. It falls into the minimal ingredients category. From Country Living's shorcuts. The article said that Julia Child once said "frozen spinach is certianly one of the great... MORE»

Recipe #368212

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Korean Pancakes (Pa Jun)

(1 reviews) Posted by Kumquat the Cat's friend  

This came from the February 11, 2009 edition of the New York Times, describing several immigrants in the area and their weeknight "go-to" staples. Ji Yoon Yoo suggested a Korean savory pancake. A tasty and easy way to use up leftover... MORE»

Recipe #357551

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Sweet Potato, Corn and Jalapeno Bisque

(3 reviews) Posted by Kumquat the Cat's friend  

This recipe was published in the New York Times today. It's a New Orleans recipe that was salvaged from Hurricane Katrina, originally published in the Times-Picayune. It was Judy Laine's recipe, a hurricane survivor whose home was flooded with... MORE»

Recipe #351440

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Orzo Salad With Dill

(1 reviews) Posted by Kumquat the Cat's friend  

An "I wouldn't change a thing" recipe. My sister gave me this which she got anonymously through a recipe exchange. It was different and really good. Very easy and quick too. Fresh dill is highly recommended. Serve at room... MORE»

Recipe #337180

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Butternut Squash and Tomatoes for Crock Pot

(2 reviews) Posted by Kumquat the Cat's friend  

Winter squash and tomatoes are a winning combination. I've combined this with white navy beans and mozzarella cheese to make a complete and inexpensive meal to make ahead in a 2 quart crockpot. Turn on in the morning and by the time you're back... MORE»

Recipe #330909

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Black Olive Gnocchi With Tomatoes and Basil

Posted by Kumquat the Cat's friend  

From La Terrazza, the restaurant at the Splendido Hotel in Portofino, Italy. The author of the NY Times article, Florence Fabricant, says the preparation is simple and will be successful as long as you apply a light touch. To be paired with a... MORE»

Recipe #324944

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Corn, Tomato and Basil Chowder

(1 reviews) Posted by Kumquat the Cat's friend  

Found this in a recent edition of the New York Times, but I didn't save the attached article. A great end of summer recipe. Haven't tried this yet but I'm putting it here for safekeeping. MORE»

Recipe #324460

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Chard Stuffed With Risotto and Mozzarella

Posted by Kumquat the Cat's friend  

Vegetarian and French, practically a contradiction in terms! Well, I actually discovered, when I opened the newspaper to the food section this morning, that there actually are recipes like that out there! This is a recipe from La Zucca Magica in... MORE»

Recipe #318084

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Tomatoes Stuffed With Pasta Salad

(1 reviews) Posted by Kumquat the Cat's friend  

Vegetarian and French, practically a contradiction in terms! Well, I actually discovered, when I opened the newspaper to the food section this morning, that there actually are recipes like that out there! This is a recipe from La Zucca Magica in... MORE»

Recipe #318083

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Citrus Rice Salad With Parmesan

(1 reviews) Posted by Kumquat the Cat's friend  

Found several interesting looking rice salads in the NY Times on July 30, 2008 by Mark Bittman (the minimalist). He says rice salads are among the few salads that don't deteriorate after the dressing is added, so they can be dressed minutes or... MORE»

Recipe #317782

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Indian-Style Rice Salad

(2 reviews) Posted by Kumquat the Cat's friend  

Found several interesting looking rice salads in the NY Times on July 30, 2008 by Mark Bittman (the minimalist). He says rice salads are among the few salads that don't deteriorate after the dressing is added, so they can be dressed minutes or... MORE»

Recipe #317780

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