I’m (Amelia) typing this on the day we are to have Tomato Slab Pie for dinner, and let me tell you what I’m thinking about. I’m thinking about succulent tomato juices seeping into soft biscuits with crispy cracky cheese. Im thinking about the top browning just enough and the gem like tomatoes dancing with herbs. I’m thinking it’s going to be a good day.
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Summer Vegetable Tian
If you’re making a tian, you won’t even need to fantasize about being able to travel while you’re stuck at home, because it makes wherever you are feel perfect. The first time we made a tian, it was because we were looking for ways to use our summer squash. All the rest of the times we have made it because it is fabulously delicious. Now we finally starting to see summer squash popping into the markets and real tomatoes gracing the stands.
Read MoreGreen Salad with Strawberries and Goat Cheese
My (Kate) friend Linda Eastley first introduced me to these flavor combinations at one of many happy meals I enjoyed at her home during those formative years when I was newly married and then starting to have children. I was thrilled a couple of summers ago when I made this salad for Amelia and saw how much she liked it.
Read MoreVegetable and Hummus Wrap Sandwiches
I (Amelia) love biting into the many layers of fresh vegetables smothered in warm hummus, held by a soft tortilla. These are easy, portable, and yummy - perfect picnic and lunch packing food.
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