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Category Archives for summer dishes

August 9, 2010   •   Whitney

Summer Risotto with Zucchini Ribbons, Corn and Fresh Basil

Oh who doesn’t love risotto? It’s creamy, delicious, filling and well it’s perfect. The main reason why I love risotto so much is because you really can do anything with it. There are so many different additions you can make- different vegetables, different wines- the options are really endless. Yesterday I wanted to make a

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July 5, 2010   •   ariel

A Light Summer Potato Salad

SOME people would call me a picky eater. I have to admit I do tend to stray away from certain grotesque foods. But other than that, I really do try to keep an open mind. The greatest of the “grotesque foods” is by far mayo. It’s white, gloppy, gooey, fattening and just makes everything creamy

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August 26, 2009   •   Ariel and Whitney

Pan Seared Cod with Sauteed Summer Veggies

As you all know, Whitney took a cooking class at the French Culinary Institute this summer. Every Saturday she would spend the entire day on her feet, learning how to braise, saute, pan sear, and other things awesome and francais. Not only did she make delicious food, but she usually brought it home for me

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August 11, 2009   •   Ariel and Whitney

Summer Squash and Heirloom Tomato Gratin

Some of the perks of coming home in the summer is being able to spend time with family and friends, exchanging stories about the year and sleeping inappropriately late. Something else that is a little more than helpful is my burgeoned grocery budget. Hey, I gotta feed the whole family! On Andrea Meyer’s blog, I

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August 10, 2009   •   Ariel and Whitney

Whit’s Tidbits: Roasted Carrot Soup and my Dad’s garden

All summer I’ve been hearing about the wonderful produce coming from my Dad’s garden. Pretty much every time I talk to my parents I hear about the huge white summer squash or the fresh eggplant coming from the garden. I’ve been a little jealous to say the least. Well I am home in Nashville for

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