Seasonal recipes for today's kitchen

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Farro Salad with Peas, Limas, and Tomatoes

Farro Salad with Peas, Limas, and Tomatoes

Salads that combine something old with something new are fun to explore, especially in the summertime. In this case, the something old is farro, a grain in the wheat family that dates back to Etruscan times. When cooked, farro takes on a nutty flavor along–Read more

Tomato and Cucumber Salad with Oregano Vinaigrette

Tomato and Cucumber Salad with Oregano Vinaigrette

These waning days of summer cause me to want to celebrate our local sun-kissed produce at its peak.  I was lucky enough last week to have a friend offer me an abundance of tomatoes from her garden. They included Japanese Black Trifele and Pink Bumblebee–Read more