Farfalle with Spring Vegetables

Ingredients

2 slices of white sandwich bread, finely chopped (1 cup)

1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley

2 tablespoons snipped chives

1 tablespoon chopped tarragon

Salt and freshly ground pepper

1 bunch broccolini

1 pound farfalle

4 tablespoons unsalted butter

1 garlic clove, minced

1 fennel bulb—halved, cored and thinly sliced

2 scallions, thinly sliced

1 cup frozen peas, thawed, or 1 pound fresh peas, shelled

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

The key to this recipe is cooking all the vegetables on moderate heat until they are crisp and tender. On average this normally takes about 5 minutes. The herbs and seasonings are also very important, for a balanced overall flavor. This recipe takes about 45 minutes to make and serves 4.

Pasta Salad with Grilled Vegetables, Parsley and Feta

Ingredients

3/4 pound orecchiette

1/2 pound thin asparagus

1 medium zucchini, sliced lengthwise 1/4 inch thick

1/2 small eggplant, sliced lengthwise 1/2 inch thick

7 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Kosher salt

Freshly ground pepper

2 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1 small shallot, finely chopped

4 ounces French feta cheese (3/4 cup), crumbled

1 cup parsley leaves, coarsely chopped

1/3 cup pitted kalamata olives, coarsely chopped

This recipe is filled with luscious vegetables including asparagus, zucchini, and eggplant. Make sure to grill them on moderately high heat as you want them slightly charred for the best taste possible. Once grilled, cut up the vegetables and add them to the pasta along with the feta cheese.  This recipe takes about 25 minutes to make and serves 8.

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Though the start of spring weather is enjoyable for lots of reasons, it does mean that soon the dreaded allergy season will be in full swing. There are ways, however, to reduce allergy symptoms. When it comes to avoiding allergens, being proactive is the best way to avoid reactions.

Keep The Outside Out

One of the best ways to reduce allergens in your home is to make sure you bring less of them inside with you. Pollen and other allergy-inducing annoyances can stick to shoes, clothing, skin, and hair. Taking your shoes off as soon as you enter your home can prevent tracking in many allergens. Showering and washing your hair before bed will cleanse your skin of potential allergens and keep them off your sheets and pillowcases while you sleep. It’s tempting to hang wet laundry outside during these sunny days, but drying clothing and linens inside will stop them from collecting pollen and other aggravators. And, remember, if you have pets, you’re not the only thing bringing the outside into your home. Bathing pets regularly can help remove the allergens they pick up in their coats when outside.

Air It In

If shutting out allergens is a first line of defense, keeping the air inside your home clean is the second. If you have central air conditioning and heat, set reminders to change your air return filters. Forced air conditioning can be a great ally in your home since part of its cooling technique involves lowering the humidity of the air. Lower humidity can prevent mold spores from forming, which means less allergens in your home. Sweeping and mopping floors regularly to eliminate dust mites is another great way to clear the air inside your house.

 

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