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Spicy Broccoli Rabe Bruschette

Spicy Broccoli Rabe Bruschette

I just love the taste of Broccoli Rabe — especially freshly picked from your garden or your local farmers market .  This is such a delicious recipe and it’s so easy it feels like your cheating. Ingredients: 1 1/2 lb. broccoli rabe 5 TBL olive oil, plus extra for brushing and drizzling 3 cloves of [...]

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Smoked Salmon Paté from Cafe Adam

Smoked Salmon Paté from Cafe Adam

This recipe comes from Adam Zieminski, chef/owner of Cafe Adam Brasserie in Great Barrington, right next to our Hammertown Great Barrington store. It is one of our favorite farm to table restaurants, and we highly recommend a visit.

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Crab Nachos on the Grill

Crab Nachos on the Grill

Yes…on the grill. Finishing these “Nachos with an Asian flair” on the grill in the middle of January feels (and tastes) like a much-needed respite from winter.

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Fresh Tomato Salsa (Low Fat-Low Calories)

Fresh Tomato Salsa (Low Fat-Low Calories)

To go with last week’s guacamole….this recipe came from the same July 4th party!

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The Barefoot Contessa's Guacamole

The Barefoot Contessa’s Guacamole

I was with friends for a 4th of July Party and I was very impressed with the guacamole they served. And, guess what? It was from one of my favorite cookbooks, The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook.

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My Favorite Tabouleh

My Favorite Tabouleh

This recipe comes from my archive of recipes from when I lived in the Garden State of New Jersey.   Tabouleh is a Middle-Eastern grain dish that is a refreshing addition to any picnic.

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"March Madness" Black Bean Torte

“March Madness” Black Bean Torte

How can you go wrong with black beans, fresh cilantro and cheese? Check out one of Joan’s favorite recipes for “grazing food”. Easy to make AND you can make it days ahead of time!

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