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		<title>Warm Cheesy Roasted Portabella Caesar Salad</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Mar 2013 18:24:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sarah W. Caron</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>When I saw these portabella mushrooms at a local grocery store, I swooned and my head filled with images of meaty roasted portabellas on a salad. Everything else I had imagined cooking vanished (I had really planned to stuff mushrooms with St. Patrick&#8217;s Day leftovers). I just wanted my warm portabellas and cool salad. We&#8217;re [...]</p><p>The post <a href="http://sarahscucinabella.com/2013/03/19/warm-cheesy-roasted-portobello-caesar-salad/">Warm Cheesy Roasted Portabella Caesar Salad</a> appeared first on <a href="http://sarahscucinabella.com">Sarah&#039;s Cucina Bella</a>.</p>]]></description>
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<p>When I saw these portabella mushrooms at a local grocery store, I swooned and my head filled with images of meaty roasted portabellas on a salad. Everything else I had imagined cooking vanished (I had really planned to stuff mushrooms with St. Patrick&#8217;s Day leftovers). I just wanted my warm portabellas and cool salad.</p>
<p>We&#8217;re mushroom fans here. Through and through.</p>
<p>On a recent evening, I browned cremini mushrooms in a skillet with a bit of olive oil, salt and pepper and then swirled in a little red wine to finish them off. They were meaty, rich and tender. Then I spooned them over medium-rare sirloin steak served alongside some cheesy tortellini. Guess what the kids dug into first?</p>
<p>We eat mushrooms fairly often since the kids and I really love them. They are perfect for roasting alongside bell peppers, Brussels sprouts and other vegetable favorites to be spooned over rice or mixed into pasta with cheese and a little olive oil. They are sliced on salads and stuffed for appetizers. Sometimes, I will saute them and just eat them like that. And no matter how I cook them, they are always greeted with &#8220;Oooh! Mushrooms!&#8221; by my kids.</p>
<p>Selfishly, I wish they didn&#8217;t love them this much &#8212; there would be more for me!</p>
<p>I was recently asked to partake in the National Nutrition Month blog tour sponsored by The Mushroom Channel (aka the Mushroom Council, an organization of fresh-market mushroom producers and importers whose mission is to encourage the eating of mushrooms in a variety of meals), sharing how my family add mushrooms to our menu in a way that suits our family’s tastes and health goals. March is National Nutrition Month and this year&#8217;s theme is “Eat Right, Your Way, Every Day.” For us &#8212; well, the kids and I, at least &#8212; mushrooms aren&#8217;t just a great meat alternative, but they are also a versatile addition to a variety of dinners &#8230; and lunches too. And from a health standpoint, mushrooms also have a lot to offer &#8212; they are rich in antioxidants and have a healthy dose of vitamins B and D.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"> <img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-9809" title="warm roasted portabella salad | Sarah's Cucina Bella" alt="warm roasted portabella salad" src="http://sarahscucinabella.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/warm-roasted-portobello-salad.jpg" width="600" height="450" /></p>
<p>Now, let&#8217;s talk about this bodacious meal.</p>
<p>I don&#8217;t think I have ever used the word &#8216;bodacious&#8217; before, but I think it&#8217;s fitting here. Because it totally is. Bodacious, I mean. Anyway &#8230;</p>
<p>This salad is perfect for a light lunch. Meaty portabella mushrooms are roasted until tender and then topped with breadcrumbs and cheese and roasted a little more. Then, they are served on a cool, creamy Caesar salad. It takes a good 40 minutes to make &#8212; but most of it is hands off as the portabellas roast. It&#8217;s a little longer than I like to spend making lunch on a weekday, but it&#8217;s so worth it.</p>
<p>Just don&#8217;t tell the kids that I&#8217;ve been indulging in this without them.</p>
<h3>One More Thing &#8230;</h3>
<p>If you love talking mushrooms, be sure to tweet away with the Mushroom Council at their Twitter Party on Wednesday, March 20<sup>th</sup> 8-9 PM EST.  The hashtag for the party will be #MushroomDish. The party will serve as a discussion for everything mushrooms, from their versatile nature to their flavorful umami qualities.</p>
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		<title>Cucumber, Carrot and Edamame Salad</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Jan 2013 16:54:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sarah W. Caron</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>There is so much good all around us, if we only take the time to see it. Goodness is bright and beautiful. It fills us up and reminds us that we aren&#8217;t alone. That&#8217;s such an important thing. Good was in the Christmas cards that arrived, sharing the kindest of well wishes in the aftermath [...]</p><p>The post <a href="http://sarahscucinabella.com/2013/01/24/cucumber-carrot-and-edamame-salad/">Cucumber, Carrot and Edamame Salad</a> appeared first on <a href="http://sarahscucinabella.com">Sarah&#039;s Cucina Bella</a>.</p>]]></description>
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<p>There is so much good all around us, if we only take the time to see it. Goodness is bright and beautiful. It fills us up and reminds us that we aren&#8217;t alone. That&#8217;s such an important thing.</p>
<p>Good was in the Christmas cards that arrived, sharing the kindest of well wishes in the aftermath of <a title="The Blessing of Extraordinary People" href="http://sarahscucinabella.com/2012/12/17/the-blessing-of-extraordinary-people/">December 14</a>, and still wishing us a happy holiday season. The sentiments were so perfect &#8212; because while we were digging deeply through very difficult emotions, the holidays still deserved to be celebrated. And we did.</p>
<p>There is so much good in the dear friend who picked up many copies of a newspaper that ran a column I wrote about the returning to school for the families of Sandy Hook. I hadn&#8217;t even thought about it, but thanks to her I have that paper so that when the kids are older and want to read what I wrote, they can see for themselves. And there was good and kindness in the care package from <a href="http://sweetnicks.com">another dear friend</a> who subtly encouraged me to get out of my own head and back into the kitchen. She&#8217;s right about that. And there was so much goodness in other moms who collected coats and gave out gift cards to make our days and healing a little easier.</p>
<p>Seeing the goodness and kindness has been uplifting. I can&#8217;t say thank  you enough times or express my gratitude enough. But thank you all.</p>
<p>We live in a world where the customs of polite society aren&#8217;t as heeded as they once were. Some people feel like they can say (or type on social media) whatever comes into their head &#8212; no matter how it impacts others. It&#8217;s easy to lose sight of the goodness when you are blindsided by those who question your experiences and try to shed doubt on fact. The voices of bullies can begin to sound louder than the ones of friends, loved ones and supporters. But we don&#8217;t have to let this be. We can choose love and light and goodness. We can ignore the voices of hate and focus in on those of compassion and love. I know I do, especially now.</p>
<p>It&#8217;s thanks to all the goodness sounding us here that I feel like we&#8217;re turning a corner. Through beautiful new experiences, we are breathing in life and finding our way. Every day, it gets a little easier to hug and kiss the kids goodbye and send them off to school. Every day, passing Dickinson Drive &#8212; the road that used to lead to our school &#8212; feels less significant. Every day, moving forward gathers more momentum. We really are okay, even though we must carry with us the heavy knowledge of what happened forever. Life can go on, without forgetting &#8212; and it is.</p>
<p>Part of this corner turning has led me (finally!) back to the kitchen. For awhile there, I lost all interest in cooking. I went through the motions, making meals because I had to &#8212; when I had to. The joy of creation was missing. Food became just a means to an end &#8212; a necessity. But then, I wanted that special joy that comes with making and creating good food back. Of course, it&#8217;s not that simple. No amount of willing could restore the creativity. Fortunately, work beckoned. Assignments that were pitched long ago became due and I had to give in to the powerful pull of the kitchen. That intersection of need and want was right where I needed to be to get back to what I love. And now, I feel like I am reclaiming that bit of myself &#8212; and this bright and vibrant dish is part of that.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-9360" title="Hearty Cucumber Carrot and Edamame Salad | Sarah's Cucina Bella" alt="edamame salad" src="http://sarahscucinabella.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Cuke-Carrot-Edamame-Salad-5.jpg" width="600" height="436" /></p>
<h3>Making Cucumber, Carrot and Edamame Salad</h3>
<p>Cucumber, Carrot and Edamame Salad is based on <a title="Seasoned Rice Noodles with Cucumber and Carrot Salad Recipe" href="http://sarahscucinabella.com/2010/04/22/seasoned-rice-noodles-with-cucumber-and-carrot-salad-recipe/">one of my very favorite salads</a>, which I usually have over rice noodles. This one is a little heartier with the addition of edamame and a little more cucumber, and doesn&#8217;t necessarily need rice noodles to be loved. It marries so many wonderful things &#8212; cool cucumbers, sweet carrots, meaty edamame and a simple dressing of rice vinegar and oil.</p>
<p>And making it? It&#8217;s so easy. Yet Cucumber, Carrot and Edamame Salad feels special &#8212; it&#8217;s happiness, captured in a bowl.</p>
<p>Try this as a side dish with a flavorful chicken. Or use it in a pita sandwich with tender, warm, thinly sliced steak.</p>
<p>Or just eat Cucumber, Carrot and Edamame Salad straight from the bowl and enjoy every second. It&#8217;s perfect just like that too.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-9359" title="Ready to Dig In to Cucumber Carrot and Edamame Salad | Sarah's Cucina Bella" alt="edamame salad" src="http://sarahscucinabella.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Cuke-Carrot-Edamame-Salad-4.jpg" width="600" height="600" /></p>
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		<title>Rethinking Plain Ol&#8217; Cabbage: Roasted Cabbage</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 08 Apr 2011 01:03:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>The cabbage I grew up with was, like so many other vegetables, boiled. That rendered it translucent, shiny and limp, and it wasn&#8217;t a bad thing. I would salt it well, and eat as much as I could. Unlike other vegetables, I adore boiled cabbage. And for a long time, beyond making coleslaw, that was [...]</p><p>The post <a href="http://sarahscucinabella.com/2011/04/08/rethinking-plain-ol-cabbage-roasted-cabbage/">Rethinking Plain Ol&#8217; Cabbage: Roasted Cabbage</a> appeared first on <a href="http://sarahscucinabella.com">Sarah&#039;s Cucina Bella</a>.</p>]]></description>
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<p>The cabbage I grew up with was, like so many other vegetables, boiled. That rendered it translucent, shiny and limp, and it wasn&#8217;t a bad thing. I would salt it well, and eat as much as I could. Unlike other vegetables, I adore boiled cabbage. And for a long time, beyond making coleslaw, that was the only way I used cabbage.</p>
<p>But then, I discovered <a title="Cooking from Jamie’s Food Revolution: Part 2 (OMG Braised Cabbage!)" href="http://sarahscucinabella.com/2010/05/12/cooking-from-jamies-food-revolution-part-2-omg-braised-cabbage/">Jamie Oliver&#8217;s recipe for Braised Cabbage</a> and I fell head over heels. It was a bit firmer than the cabbage I grew up with and so much more flavorful. I didn&#8217;t need to heavily salt it to drag out flavor, because it was already there. Front and center. That changed my whole perspective on cabbage.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a title="making roasted cabbage by Sarah :: Sarah's Cucina Bella, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/cucinabella/5599292630/"><img class="aligncenter" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5226/5599292630_ea349e61e5.jpg" alt="making roasted cabbage" width="400" height="400" /></a></p>
<p>So recently when I bought a cabbage, I knew I wanted to try a different preparation, something that would honor the cabbage, and develop its delicate sweetness. I remembered reading about someone roasting it and loving it, so I asked my Twitter buddies if anyone saw that recipe. <a href="http://www.kalynskitchen.com" target="_blank">Kalyn</a> immediately sent her recipe &#8212; and that was the one.</p>
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<p>The cabbage is cut into wedges and brushed with a lemon mixture. Then you roast it at a high temperature for about 20 minutes or so, turning it once. When it emerges, it&#8217;s browned at the edges and has a lovely sourness with that hint of sweet. I liked it so much that I ate it for lunch and dinner on the day that I made it.</p>
<p>When I make it again, I&#8217;m going to add a little minced garlic to the lemon mixture, which I think will make it over-the-top (and somewhat similar to <a title="CSA Day with a Side of Sauteed Brussels Sprouts with Lemon Vinaigrette" href="http://sarahscucinabella.com/2010/09/29/csa-day-with-a-side-of-sauteed-brussels-sprouts-with-lemon-vinaigrette/">my favorite Brussels sprouts recipe</a>).</p>
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<p>If you&#8217;re a cabbage fan, try it roasted. Head over to Kalyn&#8217;s Kitchen for the recipe for <a href="http://www.kalynskitchen.com/2010/03/recipe-for-roasted-cabbage-with-lemon.html" target="_blank">Roasted Cabbage with Lemon</a>.</p>
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		<title>Reviving Salt and Pepper Chicken (and 5 Food Photography Tips for the Non-Photographer)</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Nov 2010 14:01:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sarah W. Caron</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>If you are a longtime reader of Sarah&#8217;s Cucina Bella, you might remember my recipes for Easy Low-Fat Salt and Pepper Chicken Breasts. It was a long post with adorable pictures of the kids, and a bad picture of the chicken. On Tuesday, I had the chance to reshoot this recipe with the help of [...]</p><p>The post <a href="http://sarahscucinabella.com/2010/11/04/reviving-salt-and-pepper-chicken-and-5-food-photography-tips-for-the-non-photographer/">Reviving Salt and Pepper Chicken (and 5 Food Photography Tips for the Non-Photographer)</a> appeared first on <a href="http://sarahscucinabella.com">Sarah&#039;s Cucina Bella</a>.</p>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 410px"><span class="photo"><a title="gm2-400 by Sarah :: Sarah's Cucina Bella, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/cucinabella/5145303115/"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1225/5145303115_86b9f9f392.jpg" alt="gm2-400" width="400" height="267" /></a></span><p class="wp-caption-text">Easy Low-Fat Salt and Pepper Chicken, Take Two</p></div>
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<p>If you are a longtime reader of Sarah&#8217;s Cucina Bella, you might remember my recipes for <a href="http://sarahscucinabella.com/2009/04/19/my-two-great-kids-and-easy-low-fat-salt-and-pepper-chicken-breasts/">Easy Low-Fat Salt and Pepper Chicken Breasts</a>. It was a long post with adorable pictures of the kids, and a bad picture of the chicken. On Tuesday, I had the chance to reshoot this recipe with the help of professionals to figure out how to take something basic like this and make it look fabulous. The photo above is the result.</p>
<p>When I created my (ridiculously easy) recipe for Salt and Pepper Chicken, I was clueless how to make it look tasty in a photograph. I ended up <a href="http://sarahscucinabella.com/2009/04/19/my-two-great-kids-and-easy-low-fat-salt-and-pepper-chicken-breasts/">tossing one piece on a white plate and snapping a picture</a>.</p>
<div class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 250px"><a title="salt-and-pepper-chicken by Sarah :: Sarah's Cucina Bella, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/cucinabella/3456470184/"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3388/3456470184_d13c32e148_m.jpg" alt="salt-and-pepper-chicken" width="240" height="160" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">The original photo ... Would you crave that?</p></div>
<p>And did it look irresistible? Like that special, easy recipe that everyone should have in their back pocket to make when you have no time to cook dinner or when you need a lightly seasoned chicken breast for topping a salad or drizzling with an extra special sauce? Um. No. That&#8217;s the original photo at the right &#8230; See how it looked more like a bland piece of chicken? The darkness and poor lighting didn&#8217;t help anything at all. I doubt anyone gave it a second look.</p>
<p>As a food writer who has had to learn to shoot photographs of the dishes and recipes I create, it&#8217;s been an uphill battle. This photograph frustrated me, but I just wasn&#8217;t sure what to do about it.</p>
<p>Yea.</p>
<p>So, when my buddies (and coworkers!) at Tablespoon asked me to choose a couple potential recipes for my photography lesson with General Mills pros on my recent trip, this one topped the list. Fortunately, they agreed.<span id="more-3342"></span></p>
<div class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 410px"><a title="gm-400 by Sarah :: Sarah's Cucina Bella, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/cucinabella/5145903662/"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1253/5145903662_be8b375474.jpg" alt="gm-400" width="400" height="274" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">A closer look ... </p></div>
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<p>The food stylist suggested turning this one recipe into a meal on a plate for better photographing. She made some couscous as a side dish, and that doubled as a way to prop up the chicken, giving it more body in the photograph. For a vegetable, we used a few carefully placed fresh cooked green beans. What a big change, right? I can hardly believe that I took these photos.</p>
<p>I learned so much during my training session, so I wanted to pass along a few tips for you too &#8230;</p>
<h2 style="text-align: center;"><strong>5 Food Photography Tips for the Non-Photographer</strong></h2>
<ol>
<li>Don&#8217;t just pick a plate. It&#8217;s important that the color and shape of the plate compliments the food. Hold a few up to see which works the best with the colors in whatever you are photographing &#8230; or even try the food out on it first. Don&#8217;t be afraid to shoot a test shot to see which looks better in the digital realm.</li>
<li>Go small. The smaller the plate, the better your food will look &#8212; you really don&#8217;t want all that empty space around it, since it will just make the food look diminutive.</li>
<li>Take test shots. Trying to decide which place mat or napkin to use? Choose a few, and put them around the plate so you can compare how they look. Then take a test shot and whittle the linens down. Same goes for plates and other decorations.</li>
<li>Use either complimentary or contrasting colors. You can&#8217;t just choose red because you like it. Instead, consider using similar colors (such as a green napkin and plate) or contrasting ones (such as a dark brown plate and a pale khaki napkin). This will make the food stand out.</li>
<li>Don&#8217;t let the props/plates/background be distracting. Ultimately, you want the food to stand out, not the decorations that you put around it. So be sure the food is front and center and in focus (and remove anything that overshadows it).</li>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span class="fn">Easy Low-Fat Salt and Pepper Chicken Breasts</span></strong><br />
serves 4</p>
<p><span class="ingredient">1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts</span><br />
<span class="ingredient">kosher salt</span><br />
<span class="ingredient">course black pepper</span><br />
<span class="ingredient">olive oil cooking spray</span></p>
<p><span class="instructions">Heat a skillet over medium heat on your stove. Make sure the size of the skillet will hold all the chicken.</p>
<p>Rinse the chicken breasts in cool water and trim away any excess fat. Place in the  center of a long (about two feet) sheet of wax paper and fold the paper  over the chicken. Use the flat side of a meat mallet to pound the  chicken to about 1/4-inch thickness.</p>
<p>Cut each breast into two even pieces. Sprinkle liberally with salt and pepper on both sides.</p>
<p>Spray the skillet with olive oil cooking spray. Add the chicken to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes, until lightly browned on the bottom side. Flip and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes until cooked through.</p>
<p>Remove the chicken from the pan and use as desired.</span></span></p>
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		<title>Fresh Tomato Basil Pasta with Romano Roasted Shrimp</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Sep 2010 15:26:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sarah W. Caron</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>And just like that, summer ended. I mean, of course it&#8217;s still technically summer. But this morning, as I woke Will from his peaceful slumber and got him fed, brushed, washed and dressed for school, summer was clearly over for us. We&#8217;re now entering the wonderful world of schedules that revolve around five-day-a-week schooling and [...]</p><p>The post <a href="http://sarahscucinabella.com/2010/09/07/fresh-tomato-basil-pasta-with-romano-roasted-shrimp/">Fresh Tomato Basil Pasta with Romano Roasted Shrimp</a> appeared first on <a href="http://sarahscucinabella.com">Sarah&#039;s Cucina Bella</a>.</p>]]></description>
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<p>And just like that, summer ended.</p>
<p><a title="firstdayk by Sarah :: Sarah's Cucina Bella, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/cucinabella/4967843736/"><img class="alignleft" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4131/4967843736_03926c0ae7_m.jpg" alt="firstdayk" width="240" height="180" /></a>I mean, of course it&#8217;s still technically summer. But this morning, as I woke Will from his peaceful slumber and got him fed, brushed, washed and dressed for school, summer was clearly over for us. We&#8217;re now entering the wonderful world of schedules that revolve around five-day-a-week schooling and assorted extracurriculars.</p>
<p>The free-flowing days of summertime, where we woke when we felt like it and giggled in bed until it was really time to get up are over. But that&#8217;s okay. We had a wonderful summertime, and now Will is super excited to be a kindergartener. Paige is just as excited to enter preschool.</p>
<p>Putting Will on the bus this morning, I was a ball of nerves. Would the bus come? Will he be okay riding the bus home? And in all my myriad thoughts, the idea of crying at his big, huge, mega-step was never there &#8230; until I turned my back on the bus and the tears sprung to my eyes.</p>
<p><em>That&#8217;s my baby</em>.</p>
<p>Paige, who wore her PJs to the bus stop, held tight to my hand as she, Shawn and I walked down the hill to our house. She&#8217;s been so helpful today, following me around with frequent assertions that &#8220;I do it!&#8221; But this afternoon, I will take her to school too. She went to a casual program last year. This year, she&#8217;s off to real preschool.</p>
<p>My children are growing up faster than I ever imagined possible. In a blink of the eye, they have gone from little lumps cradled in my arm to thinking, caring, doing, intelligent children. And try as I might, I will never be able to force them back to their littler states. It&#8217;s exciting and sad all at once.</p>
<p>Right now, Will is just about finishing his lunch &#8211; <a href="http://sarahscucinabella.com/2010/08/30/cooking-for-kids-packing-healthy-snacks-for-school-a-video/">the school lunch that I worried so much about</a>. What did I end up packing for his first day? At his request, I whipped up a batch of Fresh Tomato Basil Pasta with Romano Roasted Shrimp and packed it with sliced nectarines and one Oreo. For snack time, he has sliced peppers and ranch for dipping.</p>
<p>But this pasta is the star of the day. When I recently made Fresh Tomato Basil Pasta with Romano Roasted Shrimp for dinner, Will adored it (so did Paige and I!). It&#8217;s a minimal cooking dish (cook the pasta, broil the shrimp, and that&#8217;s it), so it&#8217;s fabulous for when you are short on time. Or making a fresh lunch for school.</p>
<p>I just hope he loved it at school too &#8230;<span id="more-3014"></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Fresh Tomato Basil Pasta with Romano Roasted Shrimp</strong><br />
serves 4<br />
<em>NOTE: Scroll down for the printable recipe</em></p>
<p>1 cup fresh diced tomatoes<br />
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh basil<br />
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided<br />
1 lb raw shrimp, peeled and deveined<br />
1/2 cup, plus 2 tbsp freshly grated Romano cheese<br />
sea salt and pepper, to taste<br />
1/2 lb penne pasta, prepared</p>
<p>In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, basil and 2 tbsp of the olive oil. Stir well, then set aside.</p>
<p>Preheat your oven&#8217;s broiler for 2 minutes. Meanwhile, arrange the shrimp on a baking sheet (you may wish to line it with aluminum foil for easy cleanup). Drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil. Sprinkle with sea salt and pepper. Then, sprinkle with 2 tbsp Romano cheese.</p>
<p>Broil the shrimp for 4-5 minutes per side, until cooked through and lightly browned. Remove the pan from the oven and set aside.</p>
<p>Add the cooked penne pasta to the tomato mixture and stir well. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup Romano cheese, salt and pepper. Stir again. Taste, and adjust seasoning as necessary.</p>
<p>Spoon the pasta into bowls and top with 1/4 of the shrimp. Serve immediately.</p>
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		<title>Sesame Soy Napa Cabbage Slaw Recipe</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Aug 2010 13:37:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>When the school packet arrived last week, I got choked up. Parked at the top of our long, winding driveway, I quickly scanned the forms for teacher names while the kids demanded to know if there was mail for them. &#8220;One second, guys,&#8221; I said. It was the last day of July, a beautiful, spotless [...]</p><p>The post <a href="http://sarahscucinabella.com/2010/08/03/starting-school-experiencing-summer-and-sesame-soy-napa-cabbage-slaw-recipe/">Sesame Soy Napa Cabbage Slaw Recipe</a> appeared first on <a href="http://sarahscucinabella.com">Sarah&#039;s Cucina Bella</a>.</p>]]></description>
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<p>When the school packet arrived last week, I got choked up. Parked at the top of our long, winding driveway, I quickly scanned the forms for teacher names while the kids demanded to know if there was mail for them. &#8220;One second, guys,&#8221; I said.</p>
<p>It was the last day of July, a beautiful, spotless day and one day after Will turned five. He&#8217;s no longer a preschooler and the child&#8217;s clothing that ends in T no longer fits him. He&#8217;s a little boy going to school. And now, it&#8217;s one month until school begins, one month until both my children have schedules and teachers and projects. Paige will be going too, to preschool with Will&#8217;s first teacher. For the first time, they will both be in school.</p>
<p>Last year, while Will was in his final year of preschool, Paige went to a twice a month Stay-and-Play program vaguely associated with his school. At first, it was hard. She would sob with her cousin while I walked to the car with a pit in my stomach, wondering if I was scarring my baby by walking away. But then things got easier. She loved school. Now, she can&#8217;t wait to go back.</p>
<p>With that program, it was casual and forgiving. I knew both the teachers, and they never said a peep as I dropped her off late more often than not. But this year, things will be different. There is no margin for error in drop off when Will starts kindergarten &#8212; lateness will get him effort referrals. Both schools lock the doors, forcing you to truly announce your entrance when you are late.</p>
<p>My babies are going to school. A monogrammed backpack sits by our front door, waiting for that magical first day, along with two embroidered lunch bags. Soon, I will be packing lunches and snacks, whisking the kids out the door at an hour when I normally don&#8217;t even wake.</p>
<p>With one month to go, I want to make the most of our time. The school that Will will be attending starts homework young, so there will be worksheets to work on and books to read soon. But before that happens, before Paige stands in drop-off line, waiting for the preschool door to open, before any of it &#8230; I want them to enjoy the experiences and flavors of summertime.</p>
<p>For the next month, we&#8217;ll be doing, eating, cooking and playing. We have so many things to do before school starts. I have a list on my computer with things that I wanted to do this summer &#8212; a bucket list, if you will. There are about 20 items left &#8230; I intend to do them all.</p>
<p>We&#8217;ve already checked off some items &#8212; bike rides and beach days, outlet shopping and heading to farmers&#8217; markets. But there are so many great things still to do.</p>
<p>Heading to farmers&#8217; markets is something we&#8217;ve done every year since Will was a baby. It&#8217;s not just an item on a list, it&#8217;s a tradition for us. We are always stopping at farmers&#8217; markets or heading to a nearby farm where we belong to a CSA program. It&#8217;s an important part of every summer, but even more so this one &#8230; when Will&#8217;s ability to drop in with me on a whim will be limited by his school schedule.</p>
<p>As for cooking, we are eating a lot of summer salads &#8212; particularly ones that are great for packing for picnic lunches or grabbing during the day for a fast bite. This recipe for Sesame Soy Napa Cabbage Slaw, which the kids loved, uses produce from that CSA box. It&#8217;s a cinch to make if you use a food processor for the shredding. And it&#8217;s perfect for packing up to take while we head off to have all sorts of adventure.</p>
<p>Now, if you will excuse me, we are off for an adventure today &#8230;</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Sesame Soy Napa Cabbage Slaw</strong><br />
serves 8<br />
NOTE: Scroll down for the printable recipe</p>
<p>1 head Napa cabbage<br />
2 carrots, peeled and grated<br />
1 summer squash, grated<br />
1 cucumber, grated<br />
1/2 cup seasoned rice vinegar<br />
1 tbsp dark sesame oil<br />
1 tsp ground ginger<br />
1 tsp garlic powder<br />
1/4 cup soy sauce</p>
<p>Slice the Napa cabbage into 1/4 inch slices, then cut in half. Wash well (a salad spinning device works great for this).</p>
<p>Add the Napa cabbage, carrots, summer squash and cucumber to a large bowl and toss to combine.</p>
<p>In a smaller bowl, whisk together the rice vinegar, sesame oil, ground ginger, garlic powder and soy sauce.</p>
<p>Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture and toss well. Let sit for 30 minutes or more before serving.</p>
<p>This salad is best on day two and beyond. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days.</p>
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		<title>CSA Day: Caramelized Onion and Kale Salad and Other Great Ideas</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Jul 2010 11:40:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sarah W. Caron</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome customers of Shortt’s Farm CSA! Scroll down for a delicious Caramelized Onion and Kale Salad recipe and other fabulous recipes to use today’s produce. Last summer, on a clear August evening, my cousin popped over to my house and dropped off a container of a delicious, refreshing curly kale salad made with whisper-thin red [...]</p><p>The post <a href="http://sarahscucinabella.com/2010/07/14/csa-day-caramelized-onion-and-kale-salad-and-other-great-ideas/">CSA Day: Caramelized Onion and Kale Salad and Other Great Ideas</a> appeared first on <a href="http://sarahscucinabella.com">Sarah&#039;s Cucina Bella</a>.</p>]]></description>
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<p><em>Welcome customers of Shortt’s Farm CSA! Scroll down for a delicious Caramelized Onion and Kale Salad recipe and other fabulous recipes to use today’s produce.</em></p>
<p>Last summer, on a clear August evening, my cousin popped over to my house and dropped off a container of a delicious, refreshing curly kale salad made with whisper-thin red onion slices and a light lemony flavor. I wasn&#8217;t expecting to finish it in one sitting, but it was so good that I did.</p>
<p>The salad was amazing. Kale, which is usually rough and bitter, was softer and milder than I&#8217;d ever known it to be. The slivers of onion added a nice crunch and hint of sweetness. All together, it was delish.</p>
<p>So, when kale appeared in my CSA box last week, I knew I wanted to make a kale salad. But rather than head to the store for ingredients that we didn&#8217;t have (read: pretty much everything other than the kale), I used what we had on hand: a vidalia onion, balsamic vinegar and some little bits of beet.</p>
<p>It was mouthwatering. The kale was softened by the salt, tamed by the balsamic vinegar and given a great lift by the super sweet caramelized onions. The beets add that perfect bit of crunch &#8230;</p>
<p>Oh, it&#8217;s good. Very good. I could have eaten the whole bowl (and I wasn&#8217;t alone in that sentiment!).</p>
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<p>Looking for more ideas for your farmshare?</p>
<p><strong>In the box this week:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Basil</strong> &#8211; <a href="http://sarahscucinabella.com/2010/07/08/creamy-gorgonzola-and-shrimp-pasta-recipe/">Creamy Gorgonzola and Shrimp Pasta</a></li>
<li><strong>Mustard Greens</strong> &#8211; <a href="http://sarahscucinabella.com/2010/07/13/mustard-greens-and-beet-greens-salad-recipe-with-herb-vinaigrette/">Mustard Greens and Beet Greens Salad with Herb Vinaigrette</a></li>
<li><strong>Squash</strong> &#8211; <a href="http://kalynskitchen.blogspot.com/2010/07/recipe-for-grilled-sausage-and-summer.html">Grilled Sausage and Summer Squash with Herbs, Capers, Kalamata Olives and Lemon</a> @ Kalyn&#8217;s Kitchen</li>
<li><strong>Napa Cabbage</strong> &#8211; <a href="http://sweetnicks.com/weblog/2004/07/guy-fieris-waka-waka-salad/">Guy Fieri&#8217;s Waka Waka Salad</a> @ Sweetnicks</li>
<li><strong>Peaches</strong> &#8211; <a href="http://cheaphealthygood.blogspot.com/2008/05/millions-of-grilled-peaches-grilled.html">Grilled Peaches</a> @ Cheap Healthy Good</li>
<li><strong>Corn</strong> &#8211; <a href="http://foodblogga.blogspot.com/2008/09/how-to-make-elote-or-mexican-grilled.html">Mexican Grilled Corn</a> @Food Blogga</li>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Caramelized Onion and Kale Salad</strong><br />
serves 4</p>
<p>1 bunch Russian kale, rinsed and dried<br />
1 tsp salt<br />
1 tbsp olive oil<br />
1 tbsp butter<br />
1 large vidalia onion, quartered and sliced<br />
1 medium beet, quartered and sliced (or 6-8 small beats quartered)<br />
3 tbsp olive oil<br />
2 tbsp good quality balsamic vinegar<br />
sea salt and black pepper, to taste</p>
<p>Tear the kale into pieces, removing any bits of rigid stem (discard those). Toss the kale with the salt and set aside for 20 minutes.</p>
<p>Meanwhile, combine the olive oil and butter in a medium skillet. Warm over medium heat until the butter is fully melted, then raise the heat to high. Add the vidalia onions and cook for 10 minutes, until just starting to brown. Reduce heat to low. Lightly salt the onions and then simmer for 30-50 minutes, until browned, soft and super sweet. (Time will vary depending on side of onions and type of pan used.)</p>
<p>Rinse the kale in a salad spinning device and spin dry.</p>
<p>To a large mixing bowl, add the kale, caramelized onions, beets, remaining olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Salt and pepper, to taste. Toss well.</p>
<p>Serve immediately.</p>
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		<title>Mustard Greens and Beet Greens Salad Recipe with Herb Vinaigrette</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Jul 2010 22:20:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sarah W. Caron</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>When mustard greens appeared in my CSA box last week, I didn&#8217;t even have a chance to groan before my beloved farmer told me to just try them. My farmer knows me well &#8212; anything with the word &#8216;mustard&#8217; in it is sure to send me packing. However, I do believe in trying everything once, [...]</p><p>The post <a href="http://sarahscucinabella.com/2010/07/13/mustard-greens-and-beet-greens-salad-recipe-with-herb-vinaigrette/">Mustard Greens and Beet Greens Salad Recipe with Herb Vinaigrette</a> appeared first on <a href="http://sarahscucinabella.com">Sarah&#039;s Cucina Bella</a>.</p>]]></description>
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<p>When mustard greens appeared in my CSA box last week, I didn&#8217;t even have a chance to groan before my beloved farmer told me to just try them. My farmer knows me well &#8212; anything with the word &#8216;mustard&#8217; in it is sure to send me packing.</p>
<p>However, I do believe in trying everything once, so I immediately ripped a leaf off and took a nibble. Turns out the course green has a pleasant taste with a touch of peppery-ness. Better yet, it <em>doesn&#8217;t</em> taste like mustard. At all. Color me a convert.</p>
<p>Immediately, I started planning this salad. Sweet-ish beet greens with the peppery mustard greens and a light but flavorful homemade vinaigrette. Add in a bit of salty feta, sweet raw beets and fresh tomatoes &#8230; oh yea. It was destined to be good. And guess what? It was.</p>
<p>When serving this, I did something that I normally don&#8217;t do: I didn&#8217;t reveal exactly what the salad was made of. Generally, I am a firm believer in disclosure so that everyone knows and willingly eats what&#8217;s on the table. But I knew the mention of mustard greens &#8212; something that I was hesitant about &#8211;  would be a deterrent. So, I kept quiet until everyone &#8212; all seven of us &#8212; had eaten some. And guess what? I wasn&#8217;t the only one to enjoy it. So there.</p>
<p><strong>Maybe sometimes it&#8217;s okay to be a little deceptive in the name of trying new things. What do you think?</strong></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Mustard Greens and Beet Greens Salad</strong><br />
serves 8</p>
<p>1 bunch mustard greens, washed, dried and torn into bite-size pieces<br />
1 bunch beet greens, washed, dried and torn into bite-size pieces<br />
1 medium beet, quartered and sliced (or 6-8 baby beets, quartered)<br />
1/2 cup grape tomatoes, halved<br />
1/2 cup crumbled feta<br />
Herb Vinagrette (recipe follows), to taste</p>
<p>In a large salad bowl, combine the mustard greens, beet greens, beets, tomatoes and feta. Toss. Add Herb Vinaigrette to taste and toss again.</p>
<p>Serve immediately &#8212; this is great with grilled chicken or shrimp.</p>
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		<title>Grilled Caprese Lasagna Recipe</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Jun 2010 14:00:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sarah W. Caron</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Hello, my name is Sarah and I am a fresh mozzarella, tomato and pesto addict. We eat it as a salad, on bread, over pasta and mixed into baked potatoes. And now &#8230; we even have a go-to lasagna recipe that&#8217;s perfect for summer. This grilled lasagna is super easy to make. It can be [...]</p><p>The post <a href="http://sarahscucinabella.com/2010/06/23/grilled-caprese-lasagna-recipe/">Grilled Caprese Lasagna Recipe</a> appeared first on <a href="http://sarahscucinabella.com">Sarah&#039;s Cucina Bella</a>.</p>]]></description>
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<p>Hello, my name is Sarah and I am a fresh mozzarella, tomato and pesto addict. We eat it as <a href="http://sarahscucinabella.com/2009/09/09/simplicity-a-caprese-salad/">a salad</a>, on bread, over pasta and mixed into baked potatoes. And now &#8230; we even have a go-to lasagna recipe that&#8217;s perfect for summer.</p>
<p>This grilled lasagna is super easy to make. It can be whipped up and cooked in under 30 minutes (it only takes about 10 minutes on the grill), and then you are sitting down to a fresh, tasty, delicious dinner. I feel like I recommend this ad nausem, but eat this with a big salad and crusty bread. And I strongly recommend having <a href="http://sarahscucinabella.com/2009/07/22/summer-salads-recipe-for-basil-vinaigrette/">Basil Vinaigrette</a> on the salad. It&#8217;s just awesome together.</p>
<p><strong>This combination just screams summer to me &#8230; what food combo says summer to you?</strong><span id="more-2700"></span></p>
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		<title>Pork Chops, Marinated and on the Grill</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Jun 2010 14:11:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sarah W. Caron</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Pork chops are one of those foods that elicit either really positive or really negative reactions in my house. Some recipes, like Pork Chops Saltimbocca and Rosemary Garlic Pork Chops are total favorites, while others fall completely flat &#8212; leaving us silent and brooding. And honestly, whenever I say we are having pork chops for [...]</p><p>The post <a href="http://sarahscucinabella.com/2010/06/03/pork-chops-marinated-and-on-the-grill/">Pork Chops, Marinated and on the Grill</a> appeared first on <a href="http://sarahscucinabella.com">Sarah&#039;s Cucina Bella</a>.</p>]]></description>
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<p>Pork chops are one of those foods that elicit either really positive or really negative reactions in my house. Some recipes, like <a href="http://sarahscucinabella.com/2009/08/05/oh-me-oh-my-pork-chops-saltimbocca/">Pork Chops Saltimbocca</a> and <a href="http://sarahscucinabella.com/2009/06/15/garden-fresh-marinade-rosemary-garlic-pork-chops/">Rosemary Garlic Pork Chops</a> are total favorites, while others fall completely flat &#8212; leaving us silent and brooding. And honestly, whenever I say we are having pork chops for dinner, the statement is met with silence &#8230;</p>
<p>Yes, I find pork a challenging meat to work with.</p>
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<p>Fortunately, I&#8217;ve learned over the years that if I plan ahead and really think about a recipe before I make it, I more often than not meet with pork chop success. That&#8217;s the case with these Marinated Grilled Pork Chops. These babies are a little tangy (thanks to the lime!) and definitely flavorful. But it&#8217;s not overpowering flavor, instead it&#8217;s subtle and light &#8230; just right for serving with rice and a big salad.</p>
<p>What is great about this recipe, I think, is that it&#8217;s largely a throw-together one. The marinade takes just a few minutes to whisk together, then you set the meat to soak it up for between 30 minutes and an hour, and then you grill it. Easy peasy, and it doesn&#8217;t even heat up your kitchen.</p>
<p>So, what did my crew of tasters think? There wasn&#8217;t a spec of pork left after dinner &#8230; in fact, Paige asked to be excused, leaving some on her plate, but then quickly returned to finish it. Frequency of that happening? Close to never.</p>
<p><strong>Do you have a killer grilled pork chop recipe? Share the recipe (or a link) in the comments!</strong><span id="more-2662"></span><br />
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