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BLT Pizza. Two Faves In One.

June 24, 2015

A BLT posing as a pizza. A huge mound of exceptionally fresh flash-baked greens on a hot, fresh pizza crust. Delicious. Another example of pizza crust as the perfect platform for almost everything fresh and tasty. Dinner for 2 for $2.

Cucumber Parmigiana

June 17, 2015

Really. No eggplant. No chicken. No veal. Stay with me here. This turns out to be a fantastic summer meal. The light, luscious, aromatic vegetarian dish of the month. Totally satisfying warm or cool.

Father’s Day Gifts

June 16, 2015

Just five days left to get this together. Be thoughtful. What do you think Dad would like most? Something to do? Something to eat? Something to use? Here are a few thoughts.

Lettuce Sandwich. Size matters.

June 11, 2015

You barely notice a leaf or two stuck between tomato and bacon. But pile the lettuce high, dress it up right and you've got a big, fat lettuce sandwich that's light, refreshing, crunchy and luscious.

Lettuce Play

June 9, 2015

Because it's time. Lettuce season. Give lettuce a chance to be much more than a substrate for salad dressing. Get the really fresh, good stuff at your Farmers Market. It's got more than enough flavor to be a great main ingredient. And you could lose 5 pounds this month.

Pop Culture: Gazpacho’sicles

June 3, 2015

When the temperature outside rises, put one of these inside your mouth and lower your body temperature to complete comfort in one minute flat. A convenient, frozen, hand-held soup and salad on a stick. Great for parties.

Pineapple-Basil Soda Pop. Much smarter.

May 30, 2015

There's something about fresh pineapple that a blender turns into a creamy, frothy puree. A puree that bubbles into a big, foamy head when you squirt carbonated water into your glass. A big head on a very smart soft drink. Much smarter than a cola that makes you stupid.

Fish Fry: Beauty’s only skinless deep

May 28, 2015

If you can butter bread and heat a frying pan, you can make a beautiful, crisp, rich but light fish. Here's an incredibly simple Way to make a great-looking and even better tasting dinner with any fish you like. If you like crispy and crunchy but you don't like fish skin, this is a great substitute.

Orange-Lime Olive Oil Cake

May 16, 2015

Slightly sweet. Kinda tart. Very little sugar. Great for breakfast. Great for dessert. Lime makes it vibrant. Distinct orange flavor sweetens it. Olive oil keeps it moist and light. Ten minutes to prepare. You really want to try this.

Poached Halibut on Crispy Polenta Leftover of the Week

May 14, 2015

$7 per person for an incredibly easy and completely satisfying meal. Not light, but not at all heavy. Just fresh fish poached in heirloom bean soup served on whole-grain polenta. A complete protein bomb. You want more of this in your diet.