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Aug 13, 2023Liked by Alexandra Stafford

That ratatouille. The white balsamic, and the cooking until jammy changed it ENTIRELY from something I’ve never really liked to something I cannot wait to cook again. I’m so glad that we now have air conditioning so I wasn’t afraid to turn on the oven for that long. (I still made it at night and used the fan!). Usually the recipe is all I need, but this is one where your walk-through was important to get me started, and to give me confidence to forge ahead and feel relaxed about it.

Regarding the pans, for others who might be curious: I gave away our roasting pan last fall, so, with the choice of sheet pans, loaf pans, or two 9x13 Pyrex, I went with the latter. Filled both to the tiniest hill above the rim. Total success.

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Aug 12, 2023Liked by Alexandra Stafford

Good news! Thank you!

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Thanks so much Ali for including my salad!

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Aug 11, 2023Liked by Alexandra Stafford

That ratatouille looks devine. I think I will try canning it for quick winter dinners. Thank you for the inspiration!

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Aug 11, 2023Liked by Alexandra Stafford

An honor to be included here, always! ❤️❤️

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Aug 11, 2023Liked by Alexandra Stafford

Sadly, I was out of town & my basil flowered while I was gone. Can I still make pesto with it?

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Aug 11, 2023Liked by Alexandra Stafford

Making pesto today - my basil plants are exploding. Thank you for all the great inspiration!

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On Sunday we went to the local farmer's market to get everything for ratatouille...it was delicious! Thank you for sharing such a delicious treat!

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Your ratatouille looks simple and delicious. I can’t wait to try it!

The last couple of weeks have been all about corn. Here are a few recipes I’ve enjoyed:

https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/grilled-corn-tiger-salad

https://smittenkitchen.com/2013/08/burst-tomato-galette-with-corn-and-zucchini/

https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/grilled-corn-tiger-salad

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