A Chat with Samba Montclair's, Ilson Goncalves

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Samba Montclair: Out on the Town for Home-Style Cooking (via http://www.jerseybites.com)

 Until recently, my idea of Brazilian fare included images of meat—and lots of it. Since I don’t eat red meat, I’ve always considered Brazilian food something that’s probably really great, but just not for me. That all changed one night this summer when I made my first visit to Samba in Montclair…

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Recipe: White Peach, Prosciutto & Mozzarella Salad

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White Peach, Prosciutto and Mozzarella Salad (via Downtown Magazine NYC)

This recipe for a lovely light salad is perfect for Spring. It’s a simple but elegant combination of white peaches, fresh mozzarella and prosciutto tossed in a tangy, semi-sweet dressing of lemon, honey and white balsamic vinegar. The saltiness of the prosciutto goes perfectly with the tangy dressing…