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Bucatini with Tomatoes, Olives and White Beans

April 11, 2020

Pasta in tomato sauce with olives and white beans in a white bowl

A fresh and simple pasta in a light tomato sauce with garlic, kalamata olives and cannellini beans. A true 20-minute meal made with pantry staples, and you can customize it based on what you have.

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Filed Under: Dinner, Italian, Pasta, Recipe, Sides, Uncategorized Tagged With: italian, olives, pasta, tomatoes, white beans

Marinated Cucumber Tomato Salad

September 17, 2018

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This light and refreshing salad packs a tangy punch, but has just enough sweetness to balance out the pucker factor. Crunchy cucumbers and onions mingle with juicy tomatoes and summery herbs to make a colorful side for family dinner, or the perfect easy pot luck dish.

Holy pho, life has been moving lightning fast lately for our family.

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Filed Under: Make-ahead, Recipe, Salad, Sides, Summer, Vegetarian

Tricolore Pear Salad

August 11, 2018

Tricolore Pear Salad

Sweet, soft pears and pine nuts complement a mix of buttery, nutty and bitter lettuces dressed in a simple balsamic vinaigrette. Summer isn’t over yet and I’m trying to squeeze out every last drop, but… fall has undeniably started creeping into my thoughts. Maybe it’s just from spending the majority of my life in school and teaching, but once August hits everything goes into overdrive, hurtling toward September like a defensive end on a pass rush…

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Filed Under: Dinner, Fall, Italian, Recipe, Salad, Sides, Summer, Vegetarian

Roasted Summer Squash and Tomatoes

September 16, 2017

Roasted Summer Squash and Tomatoes

Yellow squash, zucchini and grape tomatoes team up with herbs in this east side dish to sing the real song of summer. Nutritious and delicious, this simple side is surprisingly filling. If you could only ever have one side dish ever again, what would it be?

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Filed Under: Recipe, Sides, Vegetarian Tagged With: recipes, roasting, sheet pan, sides, vegetables, vegetarian

Roasted Lemon & Parmesan Green Beans

March 26, 2017

Roasted Lemon and Parmesan Green Beans

A simple and healthy side dish roasted to perfection. Lemon and parmesan come in clutch with nutty and tangy notes to keep a classic green beans dish fresh without complicating things. Everyone needs a few side dishes they can make in minutes from memory without a second thought…

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Filed Under: Recipe, Sides, Vegetarian Tagged With: easy, quick, sides, vegetables, vegetarian

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