Category Archives: salads

making dinner (and lunch) from leftovers, part the first: a tuna salad that beckons

Posted on April 10, 2020 by shelly

My son doesn’t care for artichokes. I love them. They’re in season now, and I had one in the fridge, so I decided today is the day I’m going to eat that artichoke. I trimmed it, gave it a lemon … Continue reading →

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flowering bok choy

Posted on March 20, 2007 by shelly

The rain is back. It’s been crisp and sunny lately, almost t-shirt weather—not quite cold but not too hot either. Just the other day I saw some geese waddling around the pond near my work. A cozy duck couple have … Continue reading →

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green beans and strawberries

Posted on November 8, 2006 by shelly

I tried, I really did. I just couldn’t get a good photo of this evening’s side dish. So for your amusement, I’ve created a stylized (*ahem*) rendition of a green bean with a strawberry. They look rather happy together, don’t … Continue reading →

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lazy mezze meal

Posted on September 25, 2006 by shelly

When I’m feeling lazy and the weather is warm, a light dinner of assorted mezze is very satisfying. Here are some ideas for small dishes, followed by a couple of recipes. Combine a few of these dishes with toasted country … Continue reading →

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