1 head green cabbage, finely chopped in a food processor
2 large carrots, finely chopped in a food processor
3/4 cup real mayonnaise
2 tablespoons sour cream
2 tablespoons grated red onion
2 tablespoons sugar, or more to taste
2 tablespoons white vinegar
1 tablespoon dry mustard
2 teaspoons celery salt
salt and freshly ground black pepper
Combine the chopped cabbage and carrots in a [...]

1 cup milk
1 cup fresh parsley, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon dried dill weed
salt and pepper, to taste
Blend milk, parsley, and garlic in a blender until smooth. Pour milk mixture into a bowl and add mayonnaise, dill weed, salt, and pepper. Whisk until blended.

1 lb cavatappi, corkscrew pasta
Coarse salt, as needed
1 cup prepared pesto sauce
1 lemon, juiced, zested
1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
4 scallions, chopped
3/4 lb ricotta salata, chopped, crumbled
Freshly-ground black pepper, to taste
Bring a large pot of water to a boil and salt it.
Place pesto, lemon zest, lemon juice, parsley, tomatoes, [...]

2 Eggplants – (about 7″ long), halved lengthwise
Extra-virgin Olive oil, for brushing
2 Tbs Freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 medium Onion, minced
2 Tbs Olive oil
2 medium Tomatoes – peeled, seeded, and chopped
1/2 tsp Salt
4 Garlic cloves, minced
3/4 tsp Dried oregano
1/2 tsp Ground cumin
1/3 cup Chopped pimiento-stuffed green olives
1/4 cup Brine from olives
1/2 cup Chopped celery
Prepare [...]

2 lbs. Boiling potatoes (preferably Yukon Gold)
1 Fresh jalapeno pepper minced with some of the seeds
2 small Garlic cloves; minced
1 Tbs Sugar
1 Tbs White-wine vinegar
1 1/2 Tbs Fresh lime juice
1 Tbs Anchovy paste
1 1/2 tsp Vegetable oil
1/4 cup packed fresh coriander chopped fine
1/4 cup packed fresh mint leaves chopped fine
2 ribs celery; sliced thin, crosswise [...]

I must say, I had a very enjoyable weekend with my girlfriend Katie.  We went out to Splish Splash, a water park here on Long Island.  Had a blast even though it was a little chilly on Saturday.  Sunday we visited a few East-End farm stands and I picked up some goodies!  Made a little [...]