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Honeyed Turkey and Avocado Salad from The Goodness of Honey

Honeyed Turkey and Avocado Salad from The Goodness of Honey

I recently gave an enthusiastic review of The Goodness of Honey. This is one of the recipes that struck my eye on the first pass through the book. A lovely salad with turkey, avocado and tomatoes topped with a Mediterranean-style dressing of yogurt, mint and lemon...
Cucumber Neapolitana from Darina Allen

Cucumber Neapolitana from Darina Allen

I have no idea where the name comes from. Suzi and I saw this Cucumber Neapolitana sided with the Rack of Lamb we wanted for Easter in Darina Allen’s new Grow, Cook, Nourish. Now, Darina lives in Ireland and “Neapolitana” is not exactly a Celtic phrase. I’ve googled,...
Tomato, Avocado and Cilantro Salsa

Tomato, Avocado and Cilantro Salsa

I did a TBT cookbook review of Nueva Salsa, a little book of perfected salsa recipes. Here’s an example using the most common trio: tomato, avocado, and cilantro. Plus, naturally, some red onion. But with some surprises, as you will see. I’m using the picture from...
Veal and Gruyere Meatballs in Tomato Sauce from Lidgate’s

Veal and Gruyere Meatballs in Tomato Sauce from Lidgate’s

In the heat of summer, why do we eat hot food? There is that theory that a hot salsa makes you sweat which lets water evaporate off your forehead which cools you. I’m not sure about that. Thing is, even in the summer there are some hot, temperature wise, food we...