Author: Susan Leiser

Appetizers, Baking, Lunch, Vegetarian

Zucchini and Goat Cheese Tart

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Zucchini is in full bloom currently in the Garden State. I love to showcase this amazing veg in this super fabulous Zucchini and Goat Cheese Tart by Ina Garten. This dough comes together so easily, and even if you are a novice at pie baking, I urge you to give […]

Baking, Cookies, Desserts

Peach Cobbler Cookies

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A weird thing has occurred: I’ve lost my sweet tooth. Oh, the irony. A baker who eats one bite of dessert. It’s true, dear readers. As I’ve grown up, my desire for sugar has diminished. Good for the waist line, and even better for my friends and family who get […]

Italian, Main, Seafood

A Package Deal

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Any recipe that calls for assembly line prep, make-ahead possibilities, and easy cleanup gets me every time. Salmon Baked in Foil has all of those attributes. I’ve made this on a few occasions and it is always a hit with my family of three. I love how dinner is cooked […]

Baking, French, Main, Vegetarian

Tomato Tart: If You Have the Time

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I love to rock out a tomato pie or tart when I have the free time during the summer. Ideally, this takes place when Jersey tomatoes are out in full force. This is Anna’s Tomato Tart. It is a Barefoot Contessa special, for sure. This recipe is lengthy. Please read […]

Italian, Italian, Main, Vegetarian

Grilled Eggplant Parmesan

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Eggplant Parmesan is one of my fave dishes. Vegetarian. Comforting. I love it. Oftentimes when ordering the dish out on the restaurant scene, the eggplant is breaded and fried. My way cuts all of that out. The eggplant is brushed with olive oil, seasoned with salt and pepper and grilled […]