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Macedonia (Fruit Salad)

Macedonia (Fruit Salad)

The great thing about this dessert is that you can use whatever fruit is in season or whatever fruit is your favorite. I wouldn’t use bananas, though, as they tend to get mushy and may turn brown. I usually serve this as shown, but feel free to offer whipped...
Pilaf with Pine Nuts and Currants

Pilaf with Pine Nuts and Currants

Ingredients for pilaf. Growing up, pilaf was a staple in my family. Although I was born in the Midwest and my mother was born and raised in Illinois, my father was Armenian, and pilaf quickly became used in regular rotation in our weekly meals. I remember the...
Farfalle with Beets and Pine Nuts

Farfalle with Beets and Pine Nuts

Ingredients for farfalle with beets and pine nuts. Yellow beets have a warm flavor that is much more mild than red beets – and it won’t turn the pasta pink! But in all seriousness, the yellow beets meld with the pine nuts and greens for a hearty,...
Green Beans Almondine

Green Beans Almondine

Ingredients for green beans almondine. This is a beautiful but quick dish that complements a variety of main courses. It’s especially wonderful in the summer when you can get fresh green beans from your local Farmer’s Market. Try this recipe with roasts,...
Green Beans with Mushrooms and Crispy Shallots

Green Beans with Mushrooms and Crispy Shallots

Ingredients for Green Beans, Mushrooms and Crispy Shallots. We shot the picture of ingredients before making the dish and found that three shallots were more than enough, so I cut it down to only two. If you only have one in your kitchen, I don’t think you need...