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Ramps, and a Delicious Ramp Pesto

Ramps, and a Delicious Ramp Pesto

| May 11, 2010 | 5 Comments

Meet ramps … In the bowl pictured above are some chopped ramps, a wild onion that grows in the Eastern part of the United States and Canada. Also known as a wild leek, it has a bold flavor with notes of onion and garlic. And until this past weekend, I had never had one, despite [...]

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Cooking with Kids: Pesto Turkey Meatballs with Pesto Pasta

Cooking with Kids: Pesto Turkey Meatballs with Pesto Pasta

| March 15, 2010 | 6 Comments

As much as my kids love helping in the kitchen, I always stop short of letting them help with meat preparation. The thought of food-borne illness just makes me steer clear entirely. I mean, yes, they can wash their hands like I do, but should I really take the risk? Well, this weekend, I decided [...]

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