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Oldies But Goodies: Asparagus In Puff Pastry

Oldies But Goodies: Asparagus In Puff Pastry

Every month Blue Cayenne features recipes from our archive of more than five hundred recipes. These recipes are our “Oldies But Goodies.” Today’s Oldies But Goodies recipe is for Asparagus In Puff Pastry. Here is the link: Asparagus In Puff Pastry. Want to dive deeper…

Zucchini, Green Olive and Feta  Fritters

Zucchini, Green Olive and Feta Fritters

Boy, did those dictionary people get that one wrong! These Zucchini Green Olive and Feta Fritters are in no way a waste of time. They have that wonderful crispy bit that you crave in a fritter. The center of the fritter is moist and substantial.…

An Ode To Late Summer Tomatoes: Tomatoes Stuffed With Rice

An Ode To Late Summer Tomatoes: Tomatoes Stuffed With Rice

  Sunday is my Farmers’ Market day. Can’t wait. In particular, I’m looking for peak-of-the-season tomatoes. In recent weeks the vendors at my market have artfully arranged mounds of all sorts of beautiful tomatoes on their tables in colors ranging from bright golden yellow flecked…

A Hero’s Cauliflower Gratin

A Hero’s Cauliflower Gratin

“We all are Citizens of the World. What’s good for you, must be good for all. If you are lost, share a plate of food with a stranger… you will find who you are.”— Chef José Andrés   Need a hero? How about considering Jose…

A Cauliflower Bounty!  Cauliflower Cutlets With Romesco Sauce

A Cauliflower Bounty! Cauliflower Cutlets With Romesco Sauce

I have three cauliflower heads in my refrigerator right now–a beautiful orange one, a pristine white one and a spectacularly purple-hued  one. The bins at my farmers market have been  full of beautiful multi-colored cauliflowers in recent weeks. Although I live alone, the temptation to…

Hot Charred Tomatoes With Cold Yogurt

Hot Charred Tomatoes With Cold Yogurt

This has long been a “viral” hit among the many popular recipes in the Ottolenghi cookbook world. The Hot Charred Tomatoes With Cold Yogurt dish even graces the cover of one of Yotam Ottolenghi’s cookbooks, Ottolenghi Simple. You can buy the cookbook through your local bookstore…

Corn and Miso Pasta Salad

Corn and Miso Pasta Salad

OK. Who put miso in the macaroni salad? And corn? Doesn’t corn clash with pasta?  It was Ham El-Waylily of the New York Times and it is a brilliant move.  And, no, corn works beautifully with this macaroni salad.  This is an adaptation of a…

Soup in July? Lemony White Bean Soup

Soup in July? Lemony White Bean Soup

Soup in July? Is that  even allowed?  This is highly rated soup from Melissa Clark’s Dinner In One cookbook. You can order the book through your local bookstore or on Amazon here. If, on the other hand, you are craving a cold soup to get you…

A Gorgeous Grilled Sweetcorn Slaw

A Gorgeous Grilled Sweetcorn Slaw

It’s summer! Woo-hoo! Right now, my favorite local farmers’ market is bursting with beautiful produce. What better way to showcase (and enjoy!) that bounty than by making a fresh salad?  Make that a fresh crunchy coleslaw and I’m in heaven. Make it beautiful and just…

Oldies But Goodies: Watermelon-Tomato Gazpacho

Oldies But Goodies: Watermelon-Tomato Gazpacho

Every month Blue Cayenne features recipes from our archive of more than four hundred recipes. These recipes are our “Oldies But Goodies.” Today’s Oldies But Goodies recipe is for Watermelon-Tomato Gazpacho. Here is the link: Watermelon-Tomato Gazpacho, Want to dive deeper into our recipe archive? Just…