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Dinner, Lunch

Foraged Chanterelles in Pepper Cream Sauce, with Pasta

Tis the season here in New England (although the conditions are mostly too dry) for mushroom foraging. As I say every time I post something foraging related, please do not eat mushroom that you have collected yourself if you don’t know what you are doing. They can kill you, or even if they don’t kill you, can make you really darn sick. I have been mushroom foraging since I was literally a toddler (I found my first chanterelles when I couldn’t barely walk), so not to worry about me.

So this weekend, up in Maine, these lovely chanterelles were found. I had enough for this meal and there will be one more recipe from this round as well. This pasta dish was very yummy and very pepper-y. Chanterelles are pretty peppery to begin with and then this pepper cream sauce was really lush. Four stars, I’d definitely make it again!
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Breads

Rosemary Olive Boule, with Sundried Tomatoes

Here is another variation on my “no knead, bake in a Dutch oven” bread. This time, I decided to make a Rosemary (from my own garden) Olive and Sundried Tomato variation. Does Rosemary from my garden count as ‘from my garden’ so ok to use as this week’s Cook/Bake-a-long? Well, even if it doesn’t, boy, is this loaf delicious. I’ve just been dipping it in olive oil, but I’ll bet that it will make a pretty yummy grilled cheese sandwich too!
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Dinner, Lunch, Pasta

Pea Pesto Parpadelle

Pea Pesto Parpadelle … if nothing else, it’s kinda of funny to say. And turns out, it’s yummy, summery and really quick to make — like this took no more that 20 minutes from fridge and pantry to plate. You can make this with frozen peas any time of year, but I happen to find fresh ones at the market (for those precious few weeks in the summer).
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General Reference/Tutorial

Corn on Cob, with Compound Butters

How to up your Corn on the Cob game? Instead of plain ole butter, how about using compound butters? Here are three great options: Chili Lime Butter, Garlic Herb Butter and Parmesean Ranch. All taste fantastic on corn, but definitely not limited to that. Keep some in the fridge and use them all summer.
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Dinner

Scallops with Red Curry Rainbow Veggies

I love this recipe. Not just because I love scallops (I definitely do) and not just because it is very pretty and colorful, but also because it is really easy to make and really versatile. You can make it with other veg thrown in (I’ve added parsnips and broccoli at various times) and the protein can be swapped out too — instead of scallops, you can totally do shrimp or chicken or turkey. I’ve never tried pork or beef, but I think they might work as well. Serve with rice; this is on the table in under 30 minutes!
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