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Easy Perfect-Everytime Corn on the Cob

Nothing says fall quite like a fresh ear of corn.  But cooking them the traditional way –that is, boiling them in water until they go limp– is really only good for ruining the natural flavor of the corn, which leaks out into the cooking water.  The best way to make corn?  In the oven.  You [...]

No Comments »Filed under: Vegetarian, Veggies and Sides RecipesPosted on September 18th, 2008

Chimichurri Sauce and Marinade Recipe

There’s something very special about chimichurri. Most of us are used to Italian-style sauces with a similar consistency, but full of basil or parmesan or other traditional Italian ingredients. Well, chimichurri may look similar, but the flavor is completely different– sharp and tangy and wonderfully fresh.
The recipe below came from a friend of mine [...]

No Comments »Filed under: Misc. Recipes, Sauces Etc., VegetarianPosted on September 9th, 2008

Perfect Basil Pesto Recipe

There’s nothing in this world, I think, as delicious as pesto. The creamy, fruity olive oil. The pungent, sweet basil. The sharp garlic and salty, nutty Parmesan. It’s making me hungry just thinking about it.
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Now, as a real pesto devotee, I think all pesto recipes are perfect. [...]

No Comments »Filed under: Misc. Recipes, VegetarianPosted on September 4th, 2008