February 2010

A Light Spinach and Sweet Potato Salad

A Light Spinach and Sweet Potato Salad

Even in fall and winter, many of us still crave the satisfying crunch of a good salad. However, finding seasonal salad fixings obviously poses more of a challenge in the cold months than in summer, when fresh, locally-grown tomatoes and lettuce are at their best and reasonably priced. This recipe [...]

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A Strawberry Pie Valentine

A Strawberry Pie Valentine

Valentine’s Day, for me, conjures up thoughts of romance and affection, of course, but also of strawberries. The fruit is red hot love red, deliciously sweet, and even heart shaped; what could be more apt? But I also have another, more prosaic reason for associating this fruit with our annual [...]

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Chicken with Vegetables in Basil Coconut Sauce

Chicken with Vegetables in Basil Coconut Sauce

Poor Chickens. We can’t seem to get enough of them, and it’s easy to see why: they’re succulent, budget-friendly, quick and easy to prepare, and can be cooked in a virtually infinite number of ways. Perhaps surprisingly, they also have a relatively small environmental footprint as a source of animal-based [...]

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