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Cannellini with Tomato-Sage Sauce
Because the beans need to be soaked overnight, start making this a day or two before you plan to serve it.
Stuffed Zucchini
By James Beard
Gratin of Potatoes
By James Beard
Baked Rice, Cheese and Vegetable Casserole
A rich side dish for pork or lamb chops.
By Jackie O'Halloran
Chunky Tomato and Black Olive Salad
Fresh-tasting and colorful, this salad would go well with pizza bianca or calzones. It would also be delicious tossed with penne for a quick pasta salad.
Grilled Bread with Olive Oil
In this recipe-for a change of pace from plain olive oil-try any of the oils currently on the market that are flavored with garlic, basil, or rosemary.
Cornmeal Bread
This recipe makes 2 small loaves of cornmeal bread: you can freeze 1 loaf, wrapped in plastic wrap, up to 2 weeks.
Tender Salt Sticks
Traditional New York-style salt sticks are chewy and dense because they are usually made from the same dough as bagels. These are softer and more delicate and make fine dinner or sandwich rolls.