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July 21, 2010

Ad Hoc at Home: Fresh Tuna Salad

I think I went on a little unplanned hiatus there. Blame it on the Summer, I guess. Anyway, I'm back! And here's a wonderful tuna salad from the Ad Hoc at Home cookbook. Now I changed a few things from the original recipe, not because I know better than Thomas Keller, or anything, but rather …

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July 1, 2010

Pork Tenderloin with Lightly Seared Strawberries

Summer makes me think of Spanish food. I think it's the sun and the heat and the fact that I want to make gazpacho all the time and drink sangria (also, all the time). So, it's usually in Summer that I will grab one of my most favorite cookbooks ever and page through it looking …

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June 28, 2010

Bread & Tomato Salad with Herbs

Finally, Portland? Summer? Hmmm, it would be nice if it is true, although I do prefer my sunny days in the 70's. But seriously, even I was getting sick of the 50's/60's and rain. So, I'll take the sun and the 80 degree temperatures of the last few days! To celebrate the return of Summer …

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May 25, 2010

Sorbetto di Limone (Lemon Sherbet)

This was really tart and good. It makes me wish the weather was a bit warmer, but even in the rain and the 50+ degree temperatures, it's still a great way to end a meal. This took about 6 lemons -- but mine were not super juicy. I also used half regular sugar and half …

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August 26, 2009

Summer Pasta with Veggies and Marinated Mozzarella

This is a very quick, seasonal meal and I get to proclaim that orecchiette is my favorite pasta type ever. Some say 'little ears' but I think they look like little UFOs! We used a combination of two tomatoes from the garden and one heirloom local tomato procured elsewhere. I like using orecchiette here, as …

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