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Wilted Arugula Salad

Wilted Arugula Salad
We were introduced to Wilted Arugula Salad on our first trip to Buenos Aires. We initially thought this lovely salad had perhaps been prepared well ahead of serving, but we were advised that this is the way Porteños enjoy their Arugula salad. The lemon juice really enhances and permeates the arugula and the rich, salty…
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Greek Cucumber Tomato Salad

Greek Cucumber Tomato Salad
Greek Cucumber Tomato Salad is bursting with Greek-inspired flavors.  A heady mix of dried herbs in a pungent but not sharp dressing coats crunchy cucumbers, sweet tomatoes and piquant Kalamata olives for a wonderful simple salad with complex flavors.  Refreshing yet not filling, it is a perfect as lunch for two or as dinner appetizers…
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Lemony Egg Salad

Lemony Egg Salad
Full of bright lemon flavor and the juicy crunch of celery, our Lemony Egg Salad offers a fresh take on an old favorite.  Lemony Egg Salad is easy to prepare using available ingredients and it's ready in no time. Delicious on its own, enjoy Lemony Egg Salad in a sandwich on soft potato bread or…
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Roasted Peppers Italian Style

Roasted Peppers
Roasted Peppers are very tasty, when combined with garlic and olive oil, they are magic. In many Italian-American households roasting peppers is a long-held family tradition; Vito’s Mom was no exception and we got to enjoy them many times as part of an antipasto before a holiday meal and sometimes along with lunch or in…
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Gado Gado

Gado Gado
Gado Gado is an Indonesian salad of raw, blanched or steamed vegetables and may include hard-boiled eggs and/or firm tofu.  It is always served at room temperature and accompanied by peanut sauce. There are no pre-set ingredients for Gado Gado, go with your preferences. Be sure to cut your ingredients into one- or two-bite pieces…
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Curried Tuna Salad

Curried Tuna Salad
Curried Tuna Salad is a mildly spicy and colorful variation on an old favorite.  We make it often at our place, especially during Lent.  It’s great for lunch and can anchor a dinner when accompanied by an assortment of vegetable sides; quartered ripe tomatoes, thinly sliced cucumber and pickled carrots or radishes come to mind. …
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Peppers and Eggs

Peppers and Eggs
Peppers and Eggs is an easy-peasy dish; great for lunch, brunch or a light dinner. Vito's Mom and Grandmother would make Peppers and Eggs often while he was growing up, it was always a family favorite. Peppers and Eggs is popular in our house today, we enjoy it often as is or as a sandwich…
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Yellow Curry with Shrimp and Tofu

Yellow Curry with Shrimp and Tofu
Yellow Curry with Shrimp and Tofu brings to mind the delicious seafood and coconut milk-based soups of Thailand.  Yellow curry powder brings its heady aroma, deep flavors and vibrant color to this curry without overwhelming the other ingredients.  The shrimp and tofu boost the protein content while the lime leaves, fish sauce and lemon juice…
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