ARTICLES For Memorial Day

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EDAMAME HUMMUS

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Edamame hummus is a delicious and healthy snack that substitutes edamame and Asian flavorings for chickpeas and cumin traditionally used in hummus.

SAUTéED BABY ARTICHOKES WITH PARMESAN

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Baby artichokes are quick to sautee and oh so delicious. The trick is to aggressively trim away all the hard leaves and marinade them in a bit of lemon and olive oil before cooking..

ROASTED TOMATO SOUP

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Roasted tomato soup, spiked with crushed red pepper flakes and smokey Spanish paprika is the perfect accompaniment to a gooey grilled cheese sandwich on a cool fall evening.

LAYERED ARTICHOKE AND LEMON HUMMUS

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This Artichoke and Lemon Hummus recipe has two layers. The bottom layer is artichoke hummus and the top layer is a lemon, garlic, almond and olive oil smear. You scoop…

BAKED FETA WITH HONEY AND NUTS

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This baked feta recipe is smack-your-head simple, easy and quick and will have your guests licking their lips and reaching for another bite. It is a great last minute appetizer, with the only non-pantry ingredient being a slab of good feta cheese.

SMOOTH GAZPACHO WITH HOMEMADE CROUTONS

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This ultra creamy and smooth gazpacho whips up in your blender in minutes and is sure to become a new summer favorite.

MY FAVORITE KALE SALAD

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This Kale Salad by Sarah Jampel is my current addiction. There are multiple steps, but the resulting salad is worth the effort. It is a sturdy salad that will last a few days in the fridge, so make a big batch. You will thank me!

SAM SIFTON’S CHICKEN SHAWARMA

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Sam Sifta’s nearly 19,000 5-star recipe for Chicken Shawarma is beautiful, delicious and very versatile. Suitable for weeknight dinners or casual dinner parties. You can even convert this recipe to make incredible tacos.

LEMON SPAGHETTI WITH ZUCCHINI AND MINT

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This Lemon Pasta with Zucchini and Mint is a mash up of two traditional Amalfi Coast recipes -- Spaghetti al Limone and Spaghetti alla Nerano. It is the perfect way to use up your summer crop of zucchini and can be served hot, room temperature or even as leftovers cold out of the fridge.

STEAMED CLAMS WITH ITALIAN-STYLE GARLIC TOAST