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GRILLED LITTLE GEM SALAD

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Grilled Little Gem salad is one of my favorite easy summer salads. From the fridge, to the grill, to the table, you can make this salad in 15 minutes.

ROASTED TOMATO, PESTO & BURRATA BRUSCHETTA

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This easy bruschetta recipe is made with oven-roasted cherry tomatoes, pesto and burrata cheese. Plated on a blue platter it is a perfect appetizer for Memorial Day or 4th of July.

GRILLED MEXICAN CORN

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Possibly the messiest, most delicious grilled corn you have ever eaten. My version of Mexican street corn uses Japanese Kewpie mayo and Spanish smoked paprika for an umami-rich, smokey treat.

THAI-STYLE GRILLED ARTICHOKES

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I don't think I have ever seen an artichoke in a Thai restaurant, nor did I see any artichokes in the markets on my trip to Thailand last year, but that didn't stop me from creating a Thai-style grilled artichoke. It may sound a little weird, but trust me they are delicious.

ZOODLES WITH SHRIMP, MUSHROOMS AND TOMATOES

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Invented from the last of our provisions during our boating tour through the Bahamas, this quick and healthy dish is a perfect weeknight dinner. Zoodles are lightly sauteed and topped with a shrimp, mushroom and fresh tomato sauce.

CRAB AND CORN CHOWDER

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A comforting soup, that puts you in the mood for a summer night at the sea. Hearty enough for a meal, but is best served with crusty garlic bread.

LAMB SHANKS OSSO BUCO STYLE

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Lamb shanks braised in wine and aromatics osso buco style makes for an easy and delicious special occasion meal. Garnish with lemon, orange, mint and parsley gremolata.

SPLIT PEA SOUP

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Loaded with vegetables, this hearty, stick-to-your-ribs, easy-to-make, one-pot meal, winter soup freezes well for quick spur-of-the-moment future meals.

SMASHED POTATO, STEAK & CHIMICHURRI SALAD

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A mashup of some of my favorite ingredients: garlicky smashed potatoes, slow-roasted tomatoes, grilled steak, crisp romaine lettuce and chimichurri sauce.

RISOTTO WITH FRENCH GREEN BEANS AND DILL