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Guacamole with Radish and Cilantro
Substitute chopped fresh tomatoes for the radish for a more traditional version of this classic dip. Or simply add some tomato for extra flavor.
Mixed Green Salad with Apple, Fig, Nuts and Cheese
This is a lovely seasonal salad to enjoy when the end of the fig season coincides with the beginning of the apple harvest. I serve it dressed with a vinaigrette made with apple cider vinegar, but use any type of vinaigrette you have on hand, homemade or not. Instead of using toasted nuts you might substitute sweet or spiced nuts— you can find them at Trader Joe’s.
Tomato, Mozzarella and Basil Caprese Salad
This salad is a classic Italian dish—simple, yet bursting with fresh flavor. The pairing of tomatoes with olive oil is not only delicious, but healthy as well. Olive oil aides in the absorption of lycopene—one of the beneficial nutrients found in this luscious red fruit. Use the best quality ingredients here—fresh mozzarella (not the processed kind), summer tomatoes, aged vinegar and extra virgin oil. You’ll notice the difference. Serve on top of a crusty baguette, as a salad or even roughly chopped, on top of pasta.
Broccoli, Red Pepper, and Cheddar Soup
In our family we have a weakness for broccoli soups, especially broccoli cheddar. When I came across this variation in The Gourmet Cookbook I knew we had to try it. Of course, as with all recipes, we adapted the original instructions—cut down on the cheese, used half-and-half instead of cream and added leek, fresh corn and some shredded carrot. The corn adds a nice crunch as well as sweetness—use frozen, if fresh is unavailable. This is a great chowder for a cool, cloudy day when a mug of hot soup is just the tonic needed to warm you up from the inside out.