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Warm Farro Salad with Chicken and Blood Oranges
Yankees Fan writes: This is what I have kicking around for dinner tonight. Between the quinoa and polenta is farro (and to the right are blood oranges). I’ve got a rotisserie chicken in the fridge, as well as some fresh herbs. What do you think?
Tony’s take: I think, as a diehard Red Sox fan, I must be pretty hard up taking questions from your kind. But the Sox beat the Yanks yesterday and so the past must be forgiven. … Continue Reading
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Tagged asparagus, baby spinach, chicken, farro, olive oil, parmigiano, pepper, red onion, red wine vinegar, salt, thyme
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Pasta with Butternut Squash, Brown Butter, and Prosciutto
Lucy writes: I made a caprese salad yesterday, but I still have a load of basil, prosciutto, and garlic left over. I also have a giant butternut squash that’s been staring at me since the winter solstice. Any ideas? I’m in an Italian state of mind.
Tony’s take: The winter solstice was a long time ago. You must have grown quite attached to this gourd. Anyway, the good news is I think you can use up both the squash and … Continue Reading
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Tagged basil, butter, butternut squash, garlic, olive oil, parmigiano, pasta, pecorino, pepper, prosciutto, ricotta salata, salt
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Sunday Night: Herb Frittata with Ham, Feta, and Tomato
Traci writes: I know this stuff looks more like breakfast than dinner, but it’s what I’ve got. I’m thinking an omelet and a green salad. We’re 4. What do you think?
Tony’s take: No shame in eggs for dinner – especially on a Sunday night. Hell, the French would be fine with that. I’d say make it into a frittata, rather than 4 individual omelets – easier for a crowd and while the eggs are cooking in the oven, you … Continue Reading
