Braised Lettuce for One

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Lest you think that braising and stewing is only for meat, I’m reposting this recipe from last spring–it’s a great way to use up extra lettuce that you might get in your CSA share.

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Herb Roasted Lamb with Roasted Asparagus

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In anticipation of spring and in honor of “roast” week in our Back to Basics Series, I present to you Herb Roasted Lamb with Roasted Asparagus.

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Fresh Corn Saute

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There’s a definite chill in the air, and summer is definitely over. Not sure how much longer fresh sweet corn will be available, but if you do have some to use up, this is an excellent side dish.

Hot German Green Bean Salad

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Fresh beans are infinitely better than the canned version. The addition of bacon makes this side dish out of this world (bacon has a way of doing that . . . )

Fried Okra

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Okra is one of those vegetables I never cooked before working my way through Simply in Season. But I’ve come to enjoy it. This is a super simple recipe that’s a great side dish.

Peach Salsa

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Continuing with the peaches theme, this salsa is nice and sweet.

Sauteed Bok Choy

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Bok choy is, I think, my most favorite vegetable. So when I saw it at my first CSA pickup of the season I was ecstatic. If you’re not sure how to cook it, here is a fast and delicious method.

Lemon Rice

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On a recent stock-the-pantry trip to Costco, DH picked up some stuffed salmon fillets. For some reason after a long day of shopping I really don’t feel like cooking, so we took the easy route. He grilled the salmon while I made this easy-peasy side dish. I’m always looking for an excuse to get out my rice cooker!

Roasted Parsnips with Balsamic Vinegar and Rosemary

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Pay no attention to the burnt parsnips in the photo; they tasted delicious, even if a bit overdone. Don’t blame the recipe; I’m sure you’ll pay more attention than I did!

Curried Split Peas (Dhal)

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I haven’t been on top of my meal planning lately, so last night I found myself wondering what to make for dinner, or perhaps whether to get Thai or pizza. Then I remembered the split peas lurking in my pantry. So I hauled out my copy of More with Less and decided to give this recipe a try.