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Making the most of the last backyard tomatoes of the year
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The end of summer is finally in sight here in the Mid-Atlantic USA - cooler days (even if just slightly cooler so far) are signaling the eventual return of fall. We're having a bumper crop of tomatoes in my backyard, so I'm relishing the opportunity to enjoy some final tomato-based dishes with the literal freshest produce you can find. That said, if you're not able to garden at home, this is also a great time to find tomatoes in farmers' markets - in fact, I just picked up one of the most beautiful bundles of heirloom tomatoes I've ever seen at Coverdale Farm on a weekend drive through Delaware. (And, if you live in the southern hemisphere... well, in that case, set a reminder to re-read this email in six months!) Here are some of the top tomato dishes I'll be preparing in the coming days and weeks... fortunately, Mediterranean and especially Turkish cuisine offer a lot of great tomato-centric options! Be sure to drop me a line or tag @unicornsinthekitchen if you make any of these at home! Keep on cooking, |
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Sometimes, after a long trip with lots of indulgent eating or a weekend of parties and celebratory meals, your body just cries out for homemade soup. In my opinion, there are few dishes more simple and comforting than chicken soup - but that doesn't mean you have to reach for the nearest can of factory-made soup. (Though, true story, before we got married my husband used to think that heating up the soup he would buy at the local drugstore in college counted as cooking!) Here are a few easy...
Many of you with kids in North American public schools are already starting the school year this week (though my American husband insists that starting the school year before Labor Day in early September should be illegal). If you're the sort of family that likes to pack slightly elevated dishes in your lunchboxes (or in your briefcase, or whatever you take with you to work!), I've got some recipe ideas for you! Here are a few Mediterranean and Middle Eastern-inspired dishes that travel well...
So, let's talk about zucchini. Not all Americans love it - for years, I had to lie to my husband about the zucchini content of certain dishes! But, there's a lot you can do with it, and there's no denying that it's an extremely healthy and nutritious vegetable. Persians and Turks have a lot of expertise with zucchini, and can make it blend into stews, dips, and even fritters. Take a look at the recipes below, and be sure to let me know how you like to eat your zucchini! Sauteed Zucchini with...